Giclee print
This is a French word that means a spurt or spray of liquid. The name describes how
the art print was created. Giclee is a basically a digital printout from original art
work that is created from digital scan of the original work. After the image is made,
sophisticated printers are used to make high resolution printouts with high quality
inks. A giclee come in different sizes and on various medium such as photo paper
and canvas.
The main benefit of this art print is that it is of high level of accuracy and also rich
in color. Another benefit is that it is easy for an artist to make reprints of their work
therefore they can create bulk prints within a short period.
Lithograph
This type of print work on the principle that oil and water do not mix, a handmade
lithograph is a printout that is made using an oily substance such as pencils and
crayons on metal plates or porous stones. Oil-based inks are then applied to the
moistened stones that adhere to the lines drawn. The plate is then placed onto a
sheet of paper in order to produce the final work.
Monoprint
A monotype or monoprint is a printing design that an artist paint different designs
onto a plate using low drying inks. Images are then printed before the ink dries up.
One main characteristic of this printout is that; only one unique impression can be
created as its name implies.
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