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Giclée meets the artist’s hand: Adding value to digital prints with analog art techniques
The artist’s hand, from brush strokes to train of thought, gives an artwork a personal and unique quality, making it truly one-of-a-kind in the eyes of collectors. Maybe this is what makes an artwork truly exciting to collect: when it allows people to feel a part of the artist’s journey creating it. As giclée artists, there's a thrilling world of mixed media art techniques we should be exploring. By bringing new layers of analog skills into the creation of our works, we might find the value of our fine art prints elevated in more ways than one. Here is my experience doing so, using Canon’s PRO-300 printer and professional design software.
How my giclée printing process has evolved with Canon’s PRO-300 printer
I remember reading that if you’re an artist who wants to create prints, you should outsource: this keep costs low while letting experts handle all aspects of production. As attractive as this may seem, one thing tipped the balance for me in favour of printing my own prints at home, and that’s knowing I could learn and grow from the process as a print artist. Here’s how my home studio giclée printing process has evolved, using Canon’s professional range.
Experimental artist diaries: Lino printmaking tips for beginners
Whether you’re looking to add more textural depth to your art, or explore a new skillset which bridges digital and analog art in an affordable and meditative way, lino printmaking may be right for you. Since adding it to my own process, I’ve found a lot of freedom in reproducing my work, especially at a larger scale.