Richardson Fine Art and it's team uses archival inks that are fade resistant, pigmented inks that provide superior color range.
What is A Giclée?
Giclée (pronounced “zhee-clay“) is a method of producing high quality reproductions of artwork using special ink-jet printers.
The term “giclée” was coined in the 1990′s when the technology was first developed. It is derived from the French words for “nozzle” and “to spray.” Giclées have since become the standard for reproductions in museums and fine art galleries. There is a difference between a giclée printer and other inkjet printers. The difference has to do with the quality of the ink. Quality refers to “stability” – the image doesn’t fade, it doesn’t shift in colors. Giclée prints are archival – meaning they last a long time. Just like any other fine art piece – you don’t want to put it in direct sunlight unless it’s been treated in some fashion – UV protectant or UV glass. But with good care and cleaning the artwork will be heirloom quality.
Dye Sublimation Printing
What is Dye Sublimation Printing? Dye-sublimation printing is a computer printing technique which uses heat to transfer dye onto materials such as a metal, wood, glass, fabric and many other types of materials. This process works by penetrating the surface of the substrate with ink. In turn, the gaseous state of the ink results in a completely washable, smooth image that’s fully embedded into the material. The sublimation name was first applied because the dye was considered to make the transition between the solid and gas states without going through a liquid stage.
It is a technology that has improved to the point where your artwork, when printed properly onto the material will present a premium full-color, high-quality image that will not crack, peel or wash away from the substrate.
The quality, the colors, and the excellent customer satisfaction you’ve come to expect from us is still here.