Gallery Quality photographic images are typically referred to by two names, Giclée Prints (pronounced zhee-clay) or Archival Pigment Ink (API) prints. Originally called Giclée prints they were created by scanning original works of art and printing them on expensive, very high-quality, professional ink-jet and laser printers. These Giclée prints rapidly replaced Serigraphs and Lithographs and now are the most popular medium for fine art reproductions.
The Giclée process has evolved to printing photographs using high-resolution, large format ink-jet printers on canvas and other media. The name Giclée is now also referred to as “Archival Pigment Ink (API) prints”, to more clearly indicate the technologies used to make the prints. These API prints use three main technologies; Archival pigment inks, high-resolution large format ink-jet printers and museum-quality, acid free canvas.
Personal Attention
Because we limit our services to the SF Bay Area, personal meetings are easy to set up and encouraged. We are happy to come to your location to better understand your needs and goals. We are available by phone virtually any time you need to talk. If problems arise or you have delivery pressures we we will work with you to resolve them.
We feel we are your partner for the printing side of your business. Our goal is to enhance your creative work with a printed image that you are proud of.
Competitive Pricing
We understand the competitive pressures that are out there. Unfortunately, the economy of late has not been our friend. Consequently we try to price our product and services very competitively with on-line printing service companies. With us you get a better product, personal attention and don't have to pay a premium to get it. Fees are collected at the time of delivery; never any charges upfront.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
We guarantee you will be satisfied with our work. If you don't like what you see we will fix it at our expense. If we can't meet your expectations we will take back the print and eliminate any charges.
