What is a Giclee Print

We get asked a lot what is a Giclée? This term was coined by Jack Duganne in 1991. It originally applied to fine art prints which were done on Iris printers. Today it simply means the piece you are looking at is a print. Why the word Giclée? The word refers to a French term meaning “to spray”, referring to how an inkjet printer works and how Giclée prints are produced. These large format inkjet printers use small spraying devices that can both match color and apply ink precisely, giving artists a high-quality print of their original art.

A Giclée of an artists original artwork is something that is affordable and can capture the look you are desiring in a particular space for much less than the original art work would cost. Giclée’s can be printed on canvas, paper and aluminum. The only thing that sets them apart from an original piece of art is brushstrokes. Many artist’s though have addressed this with hand-embellishment done by the artist once the printing is completed. Once the canvas is stretchered the artist then can apply added texture to the canvas to enhance area’s that they want to pop with color. One of our vineyard painters Susan Hoehn does this hand embellishing to her large vineyard pieces.

Giclée’s are usually numbered in a bottom corner, example would be 1/500 which means the piece you are looking at is number one in a edition size of five hundred. Giclée prints can be distributed and sold so that they can be enjoyed by many more people than an original piece of art work. Giclée’s are affordable and some come in more than one size to fit the wall you want to place it on. There are also open ended editions such as Will Bullas who prints his pieces on aluminum, they are not numbered and they will continue creating a particular piece as long as it sells or sometimes they retire pieces to make room for new ones.

Giclée’s are a wonderful way to decorate your space, they bring color and interest into any room. Art can bring a tranquility, vibrant color or even cherished memories of a place into your space, art makes a house a home you want to hang out in.

The images with this post are all Giclée’s

New Utah Painter Scott Yelonek

Utilizing the rich history of rural Utah, Scott finds inspiration in forgotten and discarded items from a bygone era. Vintage typewriters, stacks of old beer cans, and dilapidated kitchen appliances are just a few of the overlooked items that he has repurposed into works of art.

Scott splits his time between graphic design and fine art in Central Utah. After having received his Fine Art degree in design and training under a wide array of artists, Scott has gone on to participate in several group exhibits as well as festivals and philanthropic events.

Scott works in both watercolor and oil and is inspired by the character and detail of his subjects. The subtle nuances of these pieces are captured seamlessly by his photorealistic style, which Scott has honed for over 20 years.

New Wood Creations by New Artist Dave Hughes

Wildlife artist Dave Hughes is a retired U.S. Air Force Officer who served as an Occupational Therapist in the Air Force hospitals for 20 years. Since retiring in 1983, he has been a full time wood sculptor, selling his works of art at shows and gift shops in Texas, New York and California. Dave has also been a member of the Roycroft, a prestigious 100 year old crafter’s organization.

Dave uses mainly driftwood as his material, taking inspiration from the natural shape and texture of each piece of wood. His creations are unique and often very whimsical each little creatures is created for you to enjoy!

New Artist: Robby Houghton, Handmade Garden Stakes

Robby Houghton is a young man with autism who has been drawing and painting since the age of 5. Robby loves music, dancing, Special Olympics and all things Disney. He specializes in drawings with acrylic markers, creating special one of a kind art for the city utility boxes, garden stakes, gourds and wooden Christmas trees.

Robby is part of The Good Artist Collective that supports the talents of individuals with special needs. The proceeds cover only the direct supply costs for the artists, with the rest of the funds directly donated to local nonprofit organizations in our community.

Proceeds from Robby’s garden stakes will benefit Taylor Family Foundation and Sunflower Hill.

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Sold Open Frame Clock #58

Gary Johnson’s masterpiece Open Frame Clock #58 has found a new home! Gary came to pick it up and get this handmade piece ready to be delivered to its new home in Montana! Congratulations to Gary and the new owner of this magnificent work of art!

New Livermore Valley Wine Country by Steve Thomas

Brand new piece by Steve Thomas, these pieces of art are inspired by vintage travel posters. They come in three sizes and can be ordered and shipped straight to you. Add this amazing piece to your collection.

UPDATE: Covid-19 Update Hours for Studio Seven Arts

In the interest of our customers and employees safety we will be closed until May 1st … We will keep you posted if anything changes before that time. Thank you for your patience and continued support, we hope to see you soon.

We are still available though through video chat, so if you want to speak with us about any art for your walls, or a potential gift that you had in mind please leave us a message in our info box and we will get back to you. We are here to help with all your art needs.

New Bronze Artist Edgar Allan Toh

Edgar Allan Toh was born in the Philippines and migrated to the US with his family as a child. As a young student, Edgar would sit in class doodling sketches of his chemistry teacher stuck inside a glass beaker. Edgar received a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry, while a college athlete. However, he continued his pursuit of art by painting wall murals and banners for his dormitory and campus events.

As fate would have it, Edgar broke his leg playing sports, so he focused on art as a way to fill his time. Edgar finds inspiration from things that make him smile.  Whether it’s a young lady swinging on a donut or dancing with a gummy bear, his playful combination is reminiscent of the Pin-up girls from WWII posters.

Recently, Edgar expanded his body of work with bronze sculptures that add “life” to his subjects by making them 3D.

New Bronze Artist Barbara Nagel

Barbara has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture, as well as a minor in Fine Art.

Barbara passion for sculpting accelerated with a figurative sculpting class taught by renowned artist Marton Varo, a Hungarian stone sculptor, known for his public installations at Fort Worth Symphony Hall and Laguna Beach Museum of Art. This experience motivated Barbara to become an apprentice stone carver at the Claudio Palla Studio in the village of Pietrasanta, Italy, world famous for marble and bronze sculpting.

After her apprenticeship, Barbara entered her work in juried shows, including the Pageant of the Masters and San Diego Trees show, where she won 2nd place. Barbara’s artwork is on display at the Women’s Pavilion of Hoag Hospital, as well as other venues. She has also performed solo shows at Myers Gallery and Studio Gallery.

Barbara has created a stunning collection of figurative art, using contemporary lines, flowing curves and interpretive subjects.

Barbara and her husband Georgie, together for 25 wonderful years, and their three sons live in Newport Beach California.