Giclée (jee-clay) is a French term meaning "spray”. An archival, high-resolution digital inkjet print is known as a giclée. The term came to be associated with art reproduction in the early 1990’s when artists starting selling the color proofs they got from lithographers as part of the process of making lithograph editions. These proofs were made on an Iris brand inkjet proofer and looked much brighter and true to the original than the final lithographs. Giclée prints are fast becoming the future for art reproductions. Windmill Studio is a publisher of Fine Art giclée. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of printing to maintain the integrity of the term “giclée” in the art market.

Windmill Studio provides the high level of quality which giclée prints demand. The resolution of our digital print is 1,440 dots per inch, which is higher than a traditional lithographic print and it has a wider color gamut than serigraphy or lithography. Giclée prints render deep, saturated colors and have a beautiful painterly quality that retains minute detail, subtle tints and blends.

A variety of media can be used. These include archival watercolor papers, artists’ canvas, and glossy or matte photo quality papers. The major advantage of giclée printing is the archival integrity of the process. With the right combination of inks and papers longevity have been tested by independent labs to last at least 75 years before any appreciable changes. With proper care, these prints will last for many generations. Giclée prints may be hand embellished by the artist using paint, ink and gold foil stamping for a mixed media effect.

Many contemporary artists such as Graham Nash, David Hockney and Edward Gordon have discovered the advantages of giclée. Giclée prints have an impressive exhibition record. They have been shown in museums and galleries throughout the world. Come see the quality and beauty of these prints for yourself.