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- REMARQUE : This is a small original
painting, by the artist, usually painted on the white border of a
limited edition graphic to make that particular graphic unique.
- ARTIST PROOF
: Originally, a small percentage of a limited edition went
to the artist, in addition to compensation, to do with as they wish
(sell, give, etc.). These pieces are called and numbered as artist
proofs. The common mis-conception that these images are different,
printed first or better than the rest of the edition has driven the
demand up for artist proofs. Therefore artist proof editions are much
larger than they once were and other than the numbering, the quality
is as good as the rest of the edition.
- GICLÉE
(Pronounced 'G-CLAY') : French term meaning 'Spraying of ink'. This
print form takes 300+ colors of ink and matches the appropriate color
to the original and sprays that color exactly where it should go on
the paper or canvas. Once completed, the final product is rich and
colorful and on canvas is difficult to distinguish from the original.
- OFFSET
LITHOGRAPH : This is a photomechanical process where the
original is photographed and then a few basic colors are used to
recreate the image as when film is developed or the way a book of
artwork or photographs would be printed. The final product is a
beautiful recreation of the artist's original painting. This is
usually the most economical way to have a hand-signed limited edition
by the artist.
- ORIGINAL GOUACHE
(Pronounced 'GWASH') : This is an original painting using watercolor
and thickener mixed to produce the colors used to create the painting.
- ORIGINAL SERIGRAPH : A silkscreen where each color
and variation of a color is matched to the original and each have
their own silk-screen which only allows that particular color to print
where it should as compared to the original. The first screen must be
registered on the paper exactly, the paint is then poured on the
screen and then a squeegee is used to distribute the paint evenly over
the screen. This is done on each sheet of paper. The sheets are then
allowed to dry and are proofed for accuracy. Once complete, the
process begins again with the next screen and color. Though there are
many serigraphs in each edition, the term original is used because
each image is printed slightly different and is unique. This is a long
and difficult process, but the result turns out one of the most
beautiful graphic mediums of our time.
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