Let’s Demystify It ✨

If you’ve seen the term giclée when browsing art prints and wondered what it actually means, you’re not alone! It might sound fancy, but it’s really just a beautiful and reliable way to produce high-quality prints that last.

🌿 What Is Giclée Printing?

The word giclée (pronounced zhee-clay, where “zhee” rhymes with “g”) comes from the French gicler, meaning to spray. That gives a clue to the process — tiny, precise droplets of ink are sprayed onto thick, archival-quality paper using professional inkjet printers.

The result? A beautifully detailed print that captures the light, colour and texture of the original artwork.

🖨️ Why Is Giclée Printing So Special?

There are a few reasons artists and collectors love giclée prints:

• Exceptional Detail: Fine nozzles spray microscopic ink droplets, capturing every line and texture of the artwork.
• Colour Accuracy: The inks used in giclée printing are pigment-based (not dye-based), so colours are richer and more true to the original.
• Longevity: These prints can last for decades without fading, especially when framed behind glass and kept out of direct sunlight.
• Archival Paper: The heavyweight, matte giclée paper has a lightly mottled texture that absorbs the ink beautifully and enhances depth.

When you choose a giclée print, you’re not just buying a copy—you’re investing in a piece of art that’s made to last.

In essence…

Giclée printing brings together the best of modern printing technology with the feel and richness of traditional fine art. It’s my go-to method for art prints because I want you to receive something that’s as close to the original as possible—something you’ll enjoy for years to come.

🌼 Fancy a peek at my giclée prints?

Take a look at my Giclée Art Prints page.

Browse my Etsy shop to see my collection of giclée art prints, all lovingly created and professionally printed on archival paper.