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 […]
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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
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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
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Scaling Your Prints Without Losing Quality When scaling artwork or photography for printing, understanding image resolution is just as important as keeping the correct proportions. Image Resolution for Printing Digital images are composed of individual elements called pixels. Each pixel describes the color and density of a single point in the image. Most digital images
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When you’re preparing your artwork for giclée printing, you need to understand proportions and scaling to ensure your prints will appear exactly as you envision them once printed. Whether you’re an artist selling your limited edition prints, a photographer who wants to reproduce high-quality images, or simply someone who wants to create custom prints, scaling
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Originally from Mexico, Karina Llergo is a Chicago-based artist with a profound connection to the human body’s energy and flow. She has spent years exploring her passion for dance, swimming, and yoga, all of which have deeply influenced her artistic style. These practices taught her to see movement as more than just physical activity, but
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As an artist, sharing your work with the world is one of the most rewarding aspects of the craft. But when it comes to turning your passion into profit, navigating the options for selling your art can be confusing and overwhelming. Whether you’re a painter, photographer, or digital artist, choosing the right sales channels can
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Many artists have mixed feelings about releasing their artwork as limited editions. Choosing to limit the number of prints produced may give their buyers a feeling of exclusivity when they purchase. It may also increase the value of the prints themselves. But limited additions also come with challenges and considerations. In this blog we will
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In the digital age, where artwork is often shared online and viewed on phone screens, many artists may believe that printing their artwork is unnecessary and perhaps even old fashioned. However, there are a number of benefits to making digital images of artwork tangible through printing on either fine art paper or canvas. In this
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The first and perhaps most critical step in making giclée prints of your artwork is to create a “print ready” digital file. A “print ready” file is one that will faithfully reproduce your artwork without further adjustments. This is very likely the most technically challenging work we do at Grand River Giclée. It requires a
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