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Printing Processes for Art Prints

You finally bought that art print you've been looking forward to it and are showing their visitors and friends, but before you start hanging on the wall, you may want to spend a minute or two to consider how these prints were made. That piece of art you've purchased is not the original. This is a picture print from the original artwork. Art prints are created using different printing processes, and may have come across these different terms as they were doing research and shopping for your print. Before making your purchase, it would be useful to know the printing process by which your art print was made. Below is a brief description of some of the more common printing methods for art prints:

Giclee Print

pronounced zhee-clay, is a French word that means a spray or jet of liquid. The name is descriptive of the manner in which the impression is created. A giclee is basically a digital copy of the original artwork, created from digital images scanned original.

Once the scan is done and the image digitally archived, a sophisticated printer then makes a high-resolution printing with high quality inks. The printer does this with a thin stream of ink resulting in vivid colors, exceptional detail cigars. A giclee print can be different sizes and in various media as canvas and photographic paper.

One advantage of giclée printing is the high level of accuracy and richness in color. Another advantage is that it allows artists to facilitate the reprinting of his works to be sold, if necessary, or in bulk. It also avoids the anguish of selling original painting.

Lithography

A lithograph works on the principle that oil and water do not mix. A handmade lithograph is a print made by drawing with an oily substance such as crayons and pencils on porous stone or metal plates. One oil-based ink is then applied to the stone dampened that adheres only to the lines drawn. The plates are pressed onto a sheet of paper to produce the final print.

Serigraphy

Serigraphy and screen printing, engraving is a process in which the template is placed high quality paper beneath a screen (or template). The ink is then applied on the screen using a squeegee. The display has some portions cut so that the ink on paper can be downloaded below. This process is repeated for different screens and color until the final image is complete. Screen printing can be used in a variety of surfaces such as textiles, ceramics, metal, wood and paper and is commonly used in industries from clothing to product labeling.

Monoprint

A monoprint or monotype is a printing process whereby the artist paint a design on a plate with a low drying ink. The image is printed before the ink dries. One characteristic of monoprints, as the term "monkey" implies is that only a single print can make use of this procedure. That is, no two prints will ever be beaten.

Canvas Transfer

A canvas transfer is a process of transfer of a work of art from a canvas print. A special chemical is applied to the blade, when dried, can be separated from the paper and transferred onto a canvas. The fabric is stretched over a frame and an artist then apply brushstrokes to create the texture found in the original artwork. The end result is a work of art on canvas that resembles the original.

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About the Author

Edwin is the owner of Abstract Prints, a leading provider of contemporary art prints for the modern home and office. Visit the online gallery to find the most beautiful art prints to decorate your home and business.

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