Paper vs Canvas
Paper Lithographs
4 inks used - colours softer.
Unvarnished - fades more easily.
Inks pressed onto paper rapidly.
Colours appear flatter
Canvas Giclee
16 archival inks inks used - more vibrant colours matching original artwork closely.
Varnished -UV light protection for 200 years. Also more humidity proof.
Inks sprayed onto canvas slowly in layers. This gives colours greater dimension.
Stretched vs Matted Prints!
Stretched Canvas Giclee
No frame needed & ready to hang - wire on back. Very high quality wooden bar.
Image wraps around the side making it very 3-D
Matted Giclee
Fits standard 11x14" frame.
Art more easily seen face on.
Window-like effect - gives artwork more depth.