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How to Choose Between Paper and Canvas for Your Giclée Print
When it comes to fine art reproduction, few printing methods match the beauty and longevity of giclée printing. But one important question remains for many artists and collectors: Should you print on paper or canvas? Each material offers unique advantages depending on your artwork, display preferences, and intended use. In this guide, we’ll break down…
Mirrored Edge vs. Solid Edge: What’s Right for Your Canvas Print?
When you’re ordering a stretched canvas giclée print, one of the important design choices you’ll make is how the edge of the canvas will be handled. While it may seem like a small detail, your decision between a mirrored edge or a solid color edge can significantly impact the final look and feel of your…
Featured Artist: Joshua Risner
Joshua Adam Risner is a fine artist who paints not just faces, but legacies. Best known for his oil portraiture and philosophical approach to realism, Risner’s artistry honors traditional techniques while engaging deeply with contemporary meaning. Now based in West Michigan and serving as Artist in Residence at the Michigan State Capitol, Risner’s body of…
Gloss vs. Satin Varnish: Which Finish Is Right for Your Canvas Prints?
When ordering a giclée canvas print, one important decision that can affect both the look and longevity of your artwork is which varnish finish to choose. At Grand River Giclée, we offer satin and gloss varnishes for our stretched and framed canvas prints. Each finish enhances your artwork differently, so understanding the benefits of each…
Choosing the Right File Format for Your Giclée Prints
If you’ve ever searched “art printing near me” hoping to find a place that can bring your images to life, you’ve probably familiar with how much effort goes into a great print. Paper selection and inks matter, of course, but so does the digital file associated with it. The format you choose can make a…
Photoshop Alternatives for Giclée Printing
Photoshop has been a standby publishing tool for years, but its subscription price is cost prohibitive for many creatives on a budget. If you’re an artist preparing a high-resolution image for printing or a photographer who just wants clean edits without the monthly bill, the good news is, there are Photoshop alternatives for giclee printing,…
Featured Artist: Rick Aardsma
At Grand River Giclée, we have the privilege to work with artists whose vision transforms the familiar into something unforgettable, including local artist Rick Aardsma. His work is equal parts architectural precision and quiet poetry. His photographic compositions invite viewers into carefully arranged spaces meant to invoke a response. Meet Rick Aardsma Rick Aardsma, a…
Understanding Color Space
Color management is one of the most important factors of preparing your artwork for giclée printing, but it’s also frequently misunderstood. If you’ve ever noticed that your printed colors don’t quite match what you see on your screen, chances are the problem lies in your color management practices. At Grand River Giclée we work hard…
Advanced Image Processing for Professional Photo Prints
Photographer Matt Thomas recently sent us a breathtaking image of elk in the early morning light. Before ordering a large canvas print, he wisely requested a smaller reference print to review the details. Based on that test print, he asked us to lighten the deep shadows on the right side of the image. This edit…