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Many frequently asked questions can be answered by visiting our Art & Frame Glossary.
Why are some of the images on your site a bit fuzzy?
Great question! We sell fine art and fine art is protected by copyright laws. Most states allow that the artist retains all copyrights to their images even though they may have sold the original work. No one is allowed to reproduce our images in any form or manner. We purposely keep the resolution on our images low to discourage unscrupulous reproduction. We assure you that all of the images we offer are of the highest quality.
What is an Artist Proof print?
Historically, it was a print retained by the artist for his/her own use or sale. Often numbered, these copies of a limited edition print are signed and typically titled “Artist Proof.” –Artist proofs originally were the first copies printed and were used to indicate the artist’s approval of color reproduction and other mechanical aspects of the printing process. Once prized as best quality copies (see Lithography). Artist proofs now exist solely as part of the printmaking tradition and are of a quality similar to the standard edition print. Artist’s proofs are distinguished by the abbreviation AP and are numbered separately; they often represent 10 percent of an edition and are slightly more expensive than prints in the regular edition.
What is a Giclee’ print?
Giclee’ – is a French term meaning “spraying of ink.” Printing is directly from information obtained from the original painting, Iris Printers spray microscopic drops of color on to a fine art paper or canvas. Displaying the full color spectrum, these artworks have vibrant, brilliant colors and a velvety texture. This gives the finished product the look and texture of an original painting.
What is an Original Lithograph?
Original pieces of art created on the printing press by an artist or master printer who creates the master plates and executes the printing process. No original exists from which the prints are reproduced, and each print is an original work of art. Also known as original prints, such as serigraphs or original lithographs, are created without the use of photography. They are original because every print in an edition is created directly by the artist and may vary slightly from the other prints in the edition.
Historically, it was a print retained by the artist for his/her own use or sale. Often numbered, these copies of a limited edition print are signed and typically titled “Artist Proof.” –Artist proofs originally were the first copies printed and were used to indicate the artist’s approval of color reproduction and other mechanical aspects of the printing process. Once prized as best quality copies (see Lithography). Artist proofs now exist solely as part of the printmaking tradition and are of a quality similar to the standard edition print. Artist’s proofs are distinguished by the abbreviation AP and are numbered separately; they often represent 10 percent of an edition and are slightly more expensive than prints in the regular edition.
What is a Giclee’ print?
Giclee’ – is a French term meaning “spraying of ink.” Printing is directly from information obtained from the original painting, Iris Printers spray microscopic drops of color on to a fine art paper or canvas. Displaying the full color spectrum, these artworks have vibrant, brilliant colors and a velvety texture. This gives the finished product the look and texture of an original painting.
What is an Original Lithograph?
Original pieces of art created on the printing press by an artist or master printer who creates the master plates and executes the printing process. No original exists from which the prints are reproduced, and each print is an original work of art. Also known as original prints, such as serigraphs or original lithographs, are created without the use of photography. They are original because every print in an edition is created directly by the artist and may vary slightly from the other prints in the edition.
