What is a Giclee?

Giclée (zhe-clay') is French for "squirt." The giclée printing process involves squirting microscopic dots of ink onto fine
quality paper or canvas.  On paper, the inks are actually absorbed slightly and blend to create fine art reproductions that are often indistinguishable from the originals.  On canvas, the process yields prints of stunning vibrancy and realism.

Giclée prints begin by photographing the original artwork to make a 4x5 transparency.  Special attention goes into
lighting conditions and the type of film used, in order to capture the color and texture of the original artwork.  The image is digitized (scanned) and color corrected to attain the closest possible match to the original work.  This digital information is fine tuned to the type of paper or surface on which the image is to be printed, further ensuring fidelity
to the original.  All of this information is stored and used for each individual print, which retain previously unheard of
quality from the very first print in an edition to the very last.

What makes a Thunderdome Editions^™ Giclée different from other printers? 

• Our Giclée’s conform to archival standards consistent with collectible fine art.

• Our Giclée’s are produced exclusively using “pigment” based archival inks. No dyes.

• All papers & substrates used to make our Giclée's are 100% acid-free and produced by reputable manufacturers.

• Thunderdome Studio is not a full-service printer trying to accommodate the artist market.  We are first and
  foremost a Giclée printing studio, providing the highest quality at a reasonable price.

• Thunderdome Editions™ Giclée’s are produced under the artist’s supervision using state-of-the-art technology and traditional “one-at-a-time” craftsmanship.

• Thunderdome Studio offers its customers Certificates of Authenticity on all reproductions.