Giclee (zhee - clay) is from the French word "to spray." It is a high quality printing process in which a fine spray of ink with millions of droplets per second creates velvety prints that imitate the original with respect. It rivals lithography in its resolution and color range, and is fast becoming a favorite with artists. And the high quality paper is the same style of paper as J.C. Schahrer paints on.

The process begins with a scan of the original painting. It is then color corrected and refined on the computer until approved by the artist, and then printed on Arches Cold press 140lbs. archival paper with a high resolution Iris printer with Iris inks that endure  as long as an original watercolor and should be treated with the same care as an original watercolor. Unlike lithography, you can print one at a time or in small editions… you do not have to do large print runs. The process gives the artist greater control, since prints can be produced and paid for one at a time. This saves on wear and tear from long term storage (can often be delivered hot off the press to the collector). It gives you the collector greater choice of image and smaller editions means more collectible value, a true investment.

All Giclee prints on this site are printed on 100% cotton archival paper with approximately 2 inch borders. The dimensions listed are the image size.