The print you have purchased is a result of state-of-the-art technology.  There is no finer print quality on the market today.  Giclee is a sophisticated ink jet process using a large number of inks on specialized equipment to produce exceptional color rendition. 

The inks used are actual pigments, which means that they are far more permanent than dye based inks. These prints will last many decades without any fading or loss of quality, whereas dye based inks will eventually deteriorate when exposed to ultraviolet light.

The paper used in this print is the finest quality 100% rag content paper.  There is no wood pulp in the paper which would deteriorate in time.  In short, you have purchased the finest reproduction technology on the market today.  Properly framed, this print will retain its quality for many decades.

In order to guarantee its permanence, the print should be given the following care:

If you must wrap the print into a tube, do not wrap it tightly---no smaller than the diameter of the tube in which it came.  Do not “reverse curl” the print in order to straighten it out.  There is risk of creasing by doing so.  Allow the print to lie flat.  Better yet, have the print framed as soon as possible.

Do not allow the print to come into contact with moisture.  The ink is water soluble, just like an original watercolor, and will run if wet.

Have the print framed by a reputable framer, and insist on “museum quality” or “acid free” framing materials.  This is very important.  Some framers do a beautiful job on the outside and skimp on materials such as the mat and backing boards which may have wood pulp in them.  The result is the eventual self-destruction of the artwork. It is not necessary to have the print “dry mounted,” as some framers may suggest.  The paper is heavy and should not ripple when properly framed.  Besides, dry mounting tends to reduce the print’s value.

The usual framing is with a mat of your choice that is cut not to cover the signature or print number.  Most framers will be happy to help you make a choice of the mat and frame.

Do not hang the print where it will receive direct sunlight.  The finest material will eventually be affected by the ultraviolet in direct sunlight.

Your print is a “limited edition” print.  The number in the series has been placed by the artist on the bottom left side of the print.  The number to the right of the slash mark is the total number in the series.  No more prints beyond that number will be printed.  The number to the left is the specific number of the print you possess.  Note that higher numbers do not lower the value of the print in any way.

Thank you for purchasing this print.  We hope that you will enjoy the artwork as long as the print will last---which is a very long time!