- Why Not You?
- Fine Art Reproduction Giclée Prints
- Original Art Note Cards
As artists, we love to draw, paint, and exhibit our work. We enter art shows, win ribbons, and sell paintings. Our efforts are usually rewarding and enjoyable…but… are they profitable? Considering the high and ever rising costs of art supplies and framing materials, many artists are seeking to add to their income from sales of original art. Additionally, many artists are seeking ways to further their reputations and careers as artists.
We can help to expand your art income by offering quality fine art reproductions and original art note cards of your art -- even on a limited budget. We can help you achieve more artistic notoriety by having your work recognized through fine art reproduction prints and original art note card sales.
 Keep in mind that you can sell the original only once; but, you can sell fine art reproduction prints and original art note cards of the same image indefinitely. There are numerous opportunities right in your own neighborhood: galleries and guilds, fairs and festivals, boutiques, kiosks, arts and crafts shows, coffee shops, church bazaars, school fund-raisers, etc. Just use your imagination and take the initiative. Perhaps you’ve noticed your fellow artists selling fine art reproduction prints and original art note cards of their work and wondered, ”Why not me?” Well… "Why not you?"
You do not need to know a lot of “technical stuff” about cameras and computers or the like. That’s our job. All you need to do is to paint. If you can do that, mail a
package, and attach
price tags on your
fine art reproduction products, that’s all
it takes. This is
definitely something you can
do! And we’ll
help. We
specialize
in working
with artists
who are just beginning their foray into the world of art reproduction; and, who also have
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By definition, our fine art reproduction prints are “Giclées”: Giclée (commonly pronounced "zhee-clay") is the name for the process of making fine art, high-quality prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word "giclée" is French for spray. It is an individually produced, high-resolution, high-fidelity, high-tech reproduction done on a special large format printer. Giclées can be printed on any number of media, from canvas to watercolor paper. Giclées are superior to other forms of print production in nearly every way. The colors are brighter, last longer, and are so high-resolution that they are virtually continuous tone, rather than tiny dots. The range, or "gamut" of color for giclées is far beyond that of most other print production processes, and details are crisper. Giclées use ink jet technology, but far more sophisticated than your desktop printer. The process employs nine colors of ink (variants of black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) that are light-fast (fade resistant) and pigment based. The ink is sprayed onto the paper or canvas, actually mixing the color on the page to create truer shades & hues. Giclée prints are coveted by collectors for their fidelity and quality, and desired by galleries and artists alike .
We use large format printers manufactured by Epson, one of the most prominent names in the industry.
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ALL fine art print sizes are available on WATERCOLOR PAPER,
ULTRASMOOTH FINE ART PAPER (matte),
& CANVAS.
Watercolor Paper: - Finely embossed linen texture
- 15 mil thickness
- 100% Cotton Rag
- 100 % acid and lignin free
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- Archival quality paper
- Special white coating for excellent color reproductions
- Water resistant
- Light fast (resistant to the action of external influences, such as light, acids, & alkalies)
UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper (matte):
- Natural white, ultra smooth surface for incredible detail and
accurate reproduction for prints with exceptional contrast
- 18 mil thickness
- 100% cotton, hot
press paper for long term durability
- Acid and, lignin free *
- pH buffered with calcium carbonate for archiving, smudge resistant, & water resistant.
- True archival sheet to preserve fine art and photos
Canvas:
- Matte poly-cotton inkjet canvas. Archival Certified (No optical brighter additives)
- 21 mil thick
- Stretchable
- acid-free, neutral pH coating
- Due to the presence of organic fabric (cotton) in the base material, the surface characteristic will vary slightly, simulating the original.
- Textured surface
- All canvas giclees are treated with Glamour II Veneer to protect, preserve and enhance the print.
* Why it is important that the print media be acid and lignin free:
Lignin is a chemical substance found in wood that bonds (glues) cellulose. Lignin breaks down over time, turning the paper brown and releasing acids.
Acid: Acids make paper deteriorate, disintegrate, and become brittle over time.
Inks:
- High Density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut, allowing the reproduction of colors that were originally envisioned at the point of creation
- Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
- Superior scratch resistance
- Color is stable immediately after printing - no short term color shifting
- Impressive mid tones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
- Produces archival prints with amazing color fidelity
- Excellent longevity and durability of up to 108 years under normal indoor lighting & environmental conditions
About Print Sizes: We offer these standard print sizes:
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STANDARD PRINT SIZES |
8” x 10” |
9” x 12” |
11” x 14” |
12” x 16” |
14” x 18” |
16” x 20” |
18” x 24” |
20” x 24” |
22” x 28” |
24” x 30” |
24” x 36” |
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* You should know that we CAN reproduce your paintings in almost any size. Phone or E-Mail for consultation on your special needs.
More about our
ULTRASMOOTH FINE ART (MATTE) PAPER & WATERCOLOR PAPER PRINTS: Regardless of the size, your finished prints will come with a ½" white border on all sides (customizable ...contact us for your specific needs).
As a tremendous added value, each print comes with a "Giclée Print Certificate of Authenticity," which details (among other things) the printing process used, as-well-as the paper and ink properties. The certificate can also be customized to say what the artist wants to say about the image and about themselves. Limited edition information can also be added.
All of this is placed in a clear seal bag, with a backing board, all appropriate for "browse boxes"...so all you need to do is put on your price tag and collect. As with the original media, UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper and Watercolor paper prints should be framed under glass. White mats offered on 8x10 prints; pricing shown on print pricing grid (link at bottom of this page).
More about our CANVAS PRINTS:
Canvas prints are also ordered by PRINT SIZE.
We offer canvas prints “mounted” in two ways:
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STRETCHED CANVAS: stretched on a 3/4” deep wood stretcher. Would be framed just like an original on stretched canvas. |
GALLERY WRAP: stretched with solid color border on a 1-1/2” deep wood stretcher. No framing required...meant to be hung directly on wall as is (hanging hardware not provided). Wrap color to be coordinated between client & our digital artists.
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Like canvas paintings, there is no need for glass over our canvas prints.
As a tremendous added value, Each print comes with a "Giclée Print Certificate of Authenticity," which details (among other things) the printing process used, as-well-as the canvas and ink properties. The certificate can also be customized to say what the artist wants to say about the image and about themselves. Limited edition information can also be added.
And at no extra costs all canvas giclées are sprayed with a lacquer-mat finish which both assists in simulating the richness & depth of the highlights & shadows of the original, and in protecting the print surface.
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For forms necessary to setup &/or order giclée prints...& for GICLEE PRINT PRICING, click here: 
OR return to the site map & click on the green "What Does it Cost?" square.
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All artwork used with permission.
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Just wait until you see your painting on the front of a note card…what a thrill. You'll be amazed to see how professional your work will look.
Some artists like to paint their original painting on a square foundation; others like short-horizontal shapes when they paint landscapes. Still others prefer vertical shapes for still life and portraits. And some artists just paint on seemingly anything they have handy with little thought to standard frame sizes or future reproduction possibilities. (You're in good company...Degas did it too.)
So--when it comes to note cards--we offer 4 very different sizes to accommodate the many painting shapes that you submit to us. We can give you advice and help you select a note card size/shape that will accommodate your original painting.
And here's the part you're going to love: regardless of which size card works out best for your original painting, all of our note cards are identically priced! And ALL of our note cards come with matching envelopes, automatically--at no extra cost:. White, 70LB, Vellum Finish (parchment like).
Size Specifics: When we describe card sizes we are always referring to its size when folded in half.
We offer a square card - 5¼” x 5¼”
We offer a very standard rectangle card - 5” x 7”
And many love our "letter-box" card - 4” x 9¼” (for those landscape oriented paintings)
Finally, we offer the "quarter fold" card - 5½” x 4¼”.
That's the small card that some boutique stores like, and which fits nicely on their racks.
All cards can be printed either vertically or horizontally.
Card Stock & Printing: We print your original art note cards on Accent® Opaque Digital 80-pound card stock that has been specifically engineered to work with our note card printer. Some of the features that are of especial importance to you, the artist:
- Acid-free for added archival quality that extends the life of the card
- Smooth surface for proper ink adherence
- High brightness with preferred blue/white shade providing excellent contrast
- Good opacity for minimal show-through
- Paper produced in a manner that has a reduced environmental impact (less chemical washes, water and energy)
 Note Cards Available 4 Different Ways:
1) Single (loose Cards) by the Dozen
2) Single Cards in Crystal Clear Seal Bags - by the Dozen
3) Crystal Clear Boxes (high density PVC) of "SAME IMAGE" note cards
4) Crystal Clear Boxes (high density PVC) of "ASSORTED IMAGE" note cards
All original art note cards can be oriented either vertically or horizontally.
On the back of the note cards we can print contact information and information about the image and the artist (all at no extra cost). Click here to see example.
Got a favorite painting or one that's been a big hit? Consider getting clear plastic boxes of “Same-Image" note cards. Boxes can contain as few as 5 or as many as 12 cards of the same painting.
Perhaps you've done several paintings of the same genre: flowers, animals, landscapes, etc. Well, here's your chance to offer a box of "Assorted Image" note cards.
First choose a title for the set; something that groups the cards together with a theme. Ex: a set of still-life painting cards might be titled “The Days of Wine & Roses.” Or you might have painted "Three Colossal Clydesdales." Use your imagination and group together any number of paintings to create a box of assorted cards. You can have as many as 12 different images or as few as two. Note: Assorted boxes must contain at least 5 cards, but no more than 12.
With all assorted boxes, we create a collective "thumb-nail" image card that is inserted behind the last card in the box (facing outward). It allows the customer to see all cards within the box in miniature, and tells how many of each card is contained within. When packing the cards, the top image is rotated so that all the different card faces can be seen full-size on a table display or rack.
Matted 5 x 7 Card Prints:
You've no doubt had the experience of someone telling you that they framed one of your original art note cards. While this is flattering, it is not profitable for you, because you can sell a print for more than a note card. It is also the case that note cards are intended to be shared, which has the added benefit of their acting like little marketing ambassadors for your art. A framed note card that stays on the wall does not travel; and hence, you get no publicity.
Let's help your friends hang your original art on their walls, while still providing you with an opportunity to enhance your sales. Now you can offer them not only the 5x7 note cards, but also the matching 5x7, matted prints ... thus increasing your profitability.
Behold, we offer the matching, matted 5x7, note card stock print.
On the left is a 5x7 note card. On the right is the 5x7 matching, matted print on the same 100 lb stock as the note card. The print is in a seal bag with a backing board. The white mat is 8x10 with an inner bevel. A 5x7 text card will be placed into the bag (shown in lower center foreground), containing the same information as is printed on the back of the note cards.
These prints will cost you $12.00 (regardless of number ordered).
The suggested retail price would be from $15.00 to $24.00.
What's really going to be a cost saver for you is that there will be no additional setup fees for these prints since they are printed on the same machines, using the same process as the note cards. So, if you have 5x7 note cards made, you can also order these prints and not have to pay any additional setup fees.
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For forms necessary to setup &/or order original art note cards &/or 5x7 matted note card prints
...& for pricing of original art note cards & 5x7 matted note card prints, click here:
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WARNING ! All content contained within this site is protected by copyright laws.
Unauthorized use of this material is strictly prohibited.
All artwork used with permission.
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Business Cards are available in quantities of 250 and 500.
SPECIFICATIONS: Gloss Cover Thickness: 14 pt.
Weight: 184 lb.
Brightness: 92
Finishing: Gloss Aqueous (AQ) Coating
14 pt.
Gloss Cover is a thick, high-quality cover stock that is excellent for projects requiring high resolution and sharp imagery. We add a non-toxic, water-based aqueous (AQ) coating to make colors more vibrant and protect your printed piece.
Only E-Mail proofs are available for business cards.
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Postcards are available in quantities of 100, 250 and 500.
SPECIFICATIONS: Gloss Cover Thickness: 14 pt.
Weight: 184 lb.
Brightness: 92
Finishing: Gloss Aqueous (AQ) Coating
14 pt.
Gloss Cover is a thick, high-quality cover stock that is excellent for projects requiring high resolution and sharp imagery. We add a non-toxic, water-based aqueous (AQ) coating to make colors more vibrant and protect your printed piece.
Only E-Mail proofs are available for Postcards.
Postcards are offered in 2 sizes:
4 x 6 (requires postcard stamp)
5 x 8 (requires 1st class stamp)
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SAMPLES OF BUSINESS CARDS & POSTCARDS MAY BE REQUESTED BY CLICKING HERE: 
For forms necessary to setup &/or order business cards or postcards...& for pricing of business cards & postcards, click here: |
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