All About Art Prints
Art Reproductions I
Art Reproductions, often referred to as Laser Prints, are created with fused toner on acid free, archival quality paper. These reproductions are rarely created in limited editions and are generally less expensive than Fine Art prints.
Art Reproductions, often referred to as Computer Prints, are created with dyes or liquid ink on acid free, archival quality paper. The continuous tone of dye sublimation and the high density of the best inkjet printers lend this process to digital art, photographic, and watercolor reproduction. Ink and printer manufacturers estimate 25-100 year life. These reproductions are often created in limited editions but are still less expensive than Fine Art prints. Art Reproductions II
Artists have made likenesses of their work for generations. Most AAC artists use one of three methods for limited edition, Fine Art Prints: Fine Art Prints
- Offset Lithography with film. The image is transferred using high quality, non-fade inks, on acid free, archival paper.
- Lithography on stone. The image is transferred using high quality, non-fade inks, on acid free, archival paper.
- Giclee. A digital image is transferred using high quality, non-fade inks, on canvas. A giclee is often difficult to tell from an original oil.
All Arts Council of Franklin County
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Highgate Springs, VT 05460
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