About the Giclee process
The Giclee (pronounced "ghee-clay") process was born in the early 1990's as rock musician Graham Nash and his associate Mac Holbert uncovered a new capability of the Iris inkjet printer called the 3047.
These early machines had been developed for digital graphic proofing, but it had not occurred to the manufacturer that his equipment would be adopted by artists as a digital method of fine art printing.
In 1991, thanks to Mr. Nash's vision, the world's first digital fine art atelier opened its doors. Since this early beginning, the technology in equipment, media, inks and craftsmanship have advanced immeasurably.
The technology provides incredible detail and brilliant color. The resolution (DPI or dots per inch) is actually higher than traditional lithography, which results in crisp contrast with rich, intense color.