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Re: [Digital BW] Re: the definition of a Giclee print.

2003-08-03 by Steven Schaefer

Thanks I am definitely open to suggestions. I have heard them called
Carbon-Based Pigment Print, also.

Steve

markroth61 wrote:
> 
> If we print with archival inks on archival paper, then why not call
> them "archival prints". If they're handcolored, then
> they're "handcolored archival prints". I've done custom framing for
> artists who took their oil paintings down to Kinkos, ran off color
> copies, then called them "Giclee prints" in their literature and on
> their print racks. Giclee has become a pretentious, meaningless term.
> Since it's a French word, why not call them "Freedom Prints? (sorry,
> had to do that.)
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Steven Schaefer
> <stevenr@m...> wrote:
> > What is the definition of a Giclee print.
> >
> >
> > I am participating in my first art show next Saturday and am trying
> to
> > determine what to say about the prints.
> >
> > If you live in Atlanta come on by and see me. It will be in Grant
> Park
> > Saturday August 9th. My space will be #18.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Steve Schaefer
> 
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