I've tried giclee printing before and wasn't happy.
The color accuracy, sharpness, and archival performance of a giclee print can be highly variable depending on the equipment, inks, media, and most importantly the technician's experience and care taken thoughout the process. We are proud to produce exceptional work, and we stand behind our printing 100%. If we can't satisfy your requirements, we won't charge you - it's that simple.

Why should I use Giclee printing?
As a typical artist, once an original is sold, you lose all potential for income from that original. By offering a limited edition giclee prints you can realise long term income from your work.

Giclee vs Press Printing (posters).
Our Giclee prints are archival, higher quality, and command a much higher selling price than press printed posters. They can also be embellished (painted on or worked as you would a real painting) Giclee prints can be ordered one at a time as you need them with a minimal setup cost - eliminating the outlay required to produce a run of posters.

Are there volume discounts?
Yes, there is an immediate price drop for additional prints (if multiples are ordered at the same time). Beyond that we generally provide a quote based on your specific requirements.

Can I embellish giclee prints?
Yes, giclee prints can be worked on with most mediums. The majority of the print materials are coated to optimize them for printing and as such will behave differently than traditional papers and canvas. The ink sits very close to the surface, and will damage easily. Some media can/will be be sealed with UV coatings - make sure you consult us and test carefully first!

Do prints need a UV topcoat? Can I coat them myeslf?
Prints being framed behind glass do not need a top-coat. All other prints do need a top coat. Almost all of our materials are highly water resistant, but they will permanently absorb dirt and are prone to physical damage without a top coat We recommend canvas prints be coated prior to stretching as they will be much more durable. If you will be applying the top-coat yourself we recommend solvent based coatings for water-based media, and water based coatings for solvent media. Prints should be sealed with a gloss coat prior to applying a matte coat.

Prism Imaging
Professional Photo Imaging
Printing / Digital Printer                                                                                         
Victoria BC Canada