Monday 12 February 2018

Some Pointers On Shopping For Giclee Prints

By Walter Fisher


The following guidance is aimed at providing a wide range of pointers for those who are interested in shopping for giclee prints of art. This is a high quality and unique way of presenting art and gives designers and artists much choice in how their work is reproduced. As well for art buyers it provides an affordable option for collecting favorite artists work. To follow are some top tips to get you started whether you are a buyer or a designer and want to learn more.

The first thing to remember is that not all types of printing are the same. There is a wide range of printing services that provide giclee type prints but they may not all reflect the same attention to details and quality. That is why if you are an artist or designer it is important to vet carefully any services that you are considering using.

The opportunity to see a sample of the print up front is very important to making the right choice for you. This allows you to get a better sense of color reproduction and quality of printing. It is a good idea to compare your original artwork to the reproduction if possible to see how true it is to the original colors.

On that note no matter whether you are planning to buy art prints or an artist who wants to produce them, it is important to be a smart and safe consumer. This means you have to carefully check that vendors, products and sellers are reputable and safe. The good news is that you can find a host of consumer guides to help with choosing printing services and vendors. These are available in book stores and in libraries while some may be sourced via the internet.

Printers work in a variety of ways and it is good to understand your options up front. Some are able to offer small runs of prints which are aimed at freelance and independent artists who want to sell their work in small quantities. It may even be possible to find a print on demand service. Furthermore, some of these printers offer drop ship options so that buyers may have products sent directly from the printer to their home.

Furthermore you can find a wide range of papers. Often the thicker and more robust versions tend to be more expensive. This is great news if you want to offer a wide variety of price points.

As well there are lots of printing services currently on offer that can produce other accompanying products. Examples are note cards, calendars, key chains and coasters. A lot of designers find that offering small items along side more pricy pieces can be an affective means of selling more.

These items can make great lower priced alternatives to buying original work. In other words it helps to keep customers engaged and interested in buying from you by introducing new products on a regular basis. For more tips on this topic you can find many relevant suggestions in magazines that are devoted to art and design. As well there are many blogs online which are aimed at illustrators and which provide handy tips on printing.




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