What’s In a Name: The True Story of “Giclée”

giclée (zhee-clay) n. 1. a type of digital fine-art print. 2. Most often associated with reproductions; a giclée is a multiple print or exact copy of an original work of art that was created by conventional means (painting, drawing, etc.) and then reproduced digitally, typically via inkjet printing. First use in this context by Jack Duganne in 1991, Los Angeles, California.

One thing that became quickly apparent to the early digital pioneers was the lack of a proper name to describe the prints they were making. By the close of the 1980s, IRIS printers were installed all over the world and spinning off full-color proofs in commercial printing plants and pre-press shops. These prints were used to check color and get client approvals before starting the main print run. They definitely were not meant to last or to be displayed on anyone’s walls. Most people called them “IRIS prints,” or “IRIS proofs,” or, more simply, “IRISes.”

However, this wasn’t good enough for the new digital printmakers like Maryann Doe of Harvest Productions and Jack Duganne, who was the first printmaker (after David Coons) at Nash Editions. They wanted to draw a distinction between the beautiful prints they were laboring over and the utilitarian proofs the commercial printers were cranking out. Just like artist Robert Rauschenberg did when he came up with the term “combines” for his new assemblage art, they needed a new label, or, in marketing terms, a “brand identity.” The makers of digital art needed a word of their own.  For the rest of the “Giclee” story

Grammy Awards Shadowbox for Joseph Warlick

 This beautiful shadowbox display for Joseph Warlick’s Grammy Awards was just finished in time for Sunday’s show.

FROM SNAPSHOTS TO ART:

A hands-on photography class for those who want to improve their photographic skills. Taught by award winning photographic artist Frank Ritenour, this is a nine week class with two field trips.

The next class starts Thursday, April 5, 2012 and will be held in the upstairs art studio at Karen’s Detail Custom Frames in Santa Ana, CA.  For more information and class sign up:  Photography Class Starts April 5, 2012

For more information go to the Photography Club

Add your special photo to a beautiful Roma Photo Frame for your Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day!

Roma Living Photo Frames are the perfect gift for that someone special on your list. All in stock. Call or stop by soon. Great prices. All of the Roma Photo Frames include glass, easel backing and gift box.

At KDCF you will also find a large selection of custom pre-made photo frames in sizes ranging from 5″ x 7″ to 20″ x 24″ starting at $15.00. Call (appointments recommended) to view and purchase current available selections.

Have you or someone you know…always wanted to learn the art of watercolor? Watercolorist and Printmaker Jill Rosoff will begin the new year with a series of workshops for all levels of experience in watercolors on Saturday Jan 21st.

The workshops are $25.00 each and held every other Saturday morning from 10am to 1pm and alternating Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm starting February 7th in the upstairs art studio at Karen’s Detail Custom Frames in Santa Ana, CA (near Harbor and MacArthur).

For more information and sign up for the classes: contact Jill Rosoff.  For Workshop Calendar

To view Jill’s artwork visit her at: rosoffartworks.com. 

New Art…New Framing Samples…New Ideas for the New Year!

We will be at The IDEA Show 2012; Interior Designer Expo by ASID COC on Thursday January 19th at The Business Expo Center located at 1960 S Anaheim Way, Anaheim, CA 92805; show time 1pm to 8pm.

The IDEA Show 2012 is a new show that is focused on bringing new products, new services, and new ideas to the practicing interior designers of the Orange County area. The ASID California Orange County chapter has created this show for the entire design community in the Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside and San Diego areas.The IDEA Show 2012

Do you or a loved one have a record collection? Let Karen’s Detail Custom Frames in Santa Ana, CA help you custom design a shadow box for your keepsakes!

This acrylic display box for this beautiful unique custom designed Opera Dress was custom designed and completed by Karen’s Detail Custom Frames in Santa Ana, CA and shipped to it’s new home in Denver, CO.