Pigment inkjet (giclée) printing has now become the preferred output method for artists and photographers. It has surpassed silver halide photographic output in color range and longevity and is available on many more types of media.

A giclée is a print made from an inkjet printer. The term "giclée" (pronounced shzee-clay) was coined by Jack Duganne of Nash Ediitions in the early 90's in an attempt to give their computer generated artwork a more sophisticated name (at least that is one version of the story). The word derives from a french word "to squirt" (as in an inkjet printer). The word "giclée" is now viewed differently throughout the industry. Many people have different feelings about the word. Regardless of the true meaning and origin, people need to understand that printmakers and artists are calling prints made from all kinds of different ink, papers, and printers, giclee. While it may be officially correct, it has become a very nondescript term. Some of the so-called giclées out there are inferior products made with inferior or outdated technology. Some are even made with materials that will fade within a short amount of time! There are all sorts of questions that one should ask when puchasing a "giclée". Printer type and model, resolution, paper type, ink type, finishing sprays, and archival properties, are just a few. At Picture Element, we choose our ink, print materials and equipment very carefully so we can provide the best in archival quality prints.

All of Picture Element's chosen Papers and ink combinations fall within an "archival" category and most have been tested by Wilhelm Research in an accelerated aging laboratory. All have a life expectancy rating of 70-150+ years.

We offer several choices of print output (see descriptions below). Go to pricing...