Signed Open Editions and Posters can be reprinted over and over. A Limited Edition has a preset number of signed and numbered prints. Artist Proofs are the artist's personal prints that are given to him as part of the printing - usually 10% of the edition. There is no physical difference between the Artist Proofs and the Limited Edition, they are just numbered differently, so I don't normally recommend buying them instead of a Limited Edition unless you are a collector of Artist Proofs, you particularly want a low number, or that is all that is left. They are considered more collectable and are valued higher both initially and later on.

We make a canvas transfer by sending an existing Open Edition, Poster, Limited Edition, or Artist Proof to California. There they put the paper print into a special solution that soaks away the paper. They apply the film of ink that is left to a specially prepared, stretched canvas. These look very much like an original when you put them in a frame like we put an original in. (They are about the same size as the print we made them from.) These are my favorites. They are great looking and very durable.

Giclée Fine Art Reproductions

Giclée is a French word meaning “the spraying of ink”. Giclées are museum quality reproductions on canvas or paper, which are printed using pigmented inks on archival canvas or on 100% acid free cotton rag paper. Longevity tests show the inks we use to be colorfast for 120 years. Intense, direct lighting may reduce the longevity of the product, but reasonable lighting conditions should have very little, if any, effect.

Some nice characteristics of Giclées include:

1. They are printed using long lasting archival inks, which provide UV protection.

2. A wider color range of deeper colors is available than are available with offset litho prints.

3. Giclées are very accurate to the original art.

4. The canvas and rag paper that the Giclées are printed on are heavier than lithograph paper and give the Giclée the look of an original painting.

5. The canvas Giclées are printed and then cured with UV inhibitor varnish.

6. Because mats and glass are not used when framing canvases, they are not expensive to frame.

7. Canvas Giclées work well in a room with many windows because there is no glare.

8. The quality of the image, paper, color and printing techniques are exceptional!

Care of a Giclée Print, Unpacking and Storage:

Remove all paper wrapping and packaging items from your Giclées as soon as you receive them. They are for shipping and protection during shipping and should not be used for storage materials.

Please store your Giclées away from heat and moisture sources. The inks are water-soluble. Moisture will ruin your print! Giclées on paper should be stored on a clean, dry surface. They are printed on 100% cotton rag watercolor paper and are NOT water resistant. They are affected by moisture just like any other type of print on paper would be. Mat and frame as soon as possible, using conservation framing techniques, including UV inhibiting glass.

Stretched or mounted canvas Giclées should be stored vertically with plastic or wax paper between them. Unstretched or unmounted canvases can be stored flat or rolled. Giclées printed on canvas are water and UV resistant, but NOT waterproof. These prints are susceptible to streaking and smudging if they come into contact with any liquids. To remove dust from a canvas Giclée, GENTLY wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid direct sunlight and intense, direct light. In summary treat them as you would any valuable, water-soluble artwork.

Our website IS secure for online ordering. We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, money orders, and personal checks as payment for Tim's work. You can best order by calling us, BY PLACING YOUR ORDER ONLINE, or you can print off the order blank from the website or use the one in the brochure. It can be mailed to us or faxed to (505)632-8080. (Our normal hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST or we have voice mail)

Hope that answers a few of your questions. Feel free to give me a call. If you haven't already requested or received Tim's new brochure "A WELL EARNED DRINK", please send me your mailing address and telephone number and I will be happy to mail you one.

Best regards,

Suzie Cox