What is a giclée?

The term giclée is the generic term used to characterize an art print made on a high-definition, large-format inkjet printer. This word perfectly describes the technique used to deposit the ink in the form of fine droplets diffused by inkjet printers.

The printing of a giclée can be realized on different supports such as an artist’s canvas, fine art paper, etc. The size and the proof number of a limited edition print are established beforehand by the publisher, but the artist must approve the first proof before the printing begins. Each copy is signed and numbered by the artist.

A certificate of authenticity is issued for each giclée fine art print.

Today, giclée defines a painting’s digital reproduction, of a very high quality.

What is a photolithography?

Photolithography involves a traditional printing process based on colour separation: four-colour offset lithographic printing. A photolithography can be produced from the photograph of a painting. The size and the proof number of a limited edition print are established beforehand by the publisher, but the artist must approve the first proof out of the presses before the printing begins. Each copy is signed and numbered by the artist.

Four-colour offset lithographic printing is a much less expensive process than that of giclée, but photolithography remains a reproduction of quality artwork.

We offer some of our photolithographies laminated and framed. During this process, the photolithography is glued and laminated on a support (masonite). No more passe-partout and glass weighing down the frame! A thin film protects the print from scratches and light, thus ensuring better preservation. It is offered with a single model of frame.

Orders and payment methods

Original paintings

Inquiries and orders must be made by e-mail or by phone at 418 764-2092.

When making a phone call, the payment is made with a Visa or MasterCard credit card. Cheques are accepted.

The payment can also be made following the sending of an invoice by e-mail allowing you to pay with a PayPal account or a Visa or MasterCard credit card.

Fine art limited edition prints (giclées and photolithographies)

Orders can be placed on the online store or by phone at 418 764-2092.

On the online store, the payment is by Visa or MasterCard credit card using Square, or a PayPal account.

When making a phone order, the payment is made with a Visa or MasterCard credit card. Cheques and money orders are also accepted.

Note that the giclées as well as photolithographies on paper, sold on the online store, are not framed. If you wish to have a frame, contact us at 418 764-2092.

Laminated photolithographies are sold with a frame, without choice of frame.

DVD box sets, CD, books, open edition prints and greeting cards

Orders can be placed on the online store or by phone at 418 764-2092.

On the online store, the payment is by Visa or MasterCard credit card using Square, or a PayPal account.

When making a phone order, the payment is made with a Visa or MasterCard credit card. Cheques and money orders are also accepted.

Our prices are in Canadian dollars.
Our prices are subject to change without notice.

Delivery fees and shipping methods

Original paintings 

• Delivery is free in Canada.
• Outside Canada, the shipping rates are added to the order and vary according to the weight of the package, its dimensions, your postal code and the shipping option chosen with Canada Post.
• The original paintings are shipped via Canada Post or via a carrier.

Fine art limited edition prints

• The shipping rates vary according to the weight of the package, its dimensions, your postal code and the shipping option chosen with Canada Post.
• In Canada and outside Canada, the fine art limited edition prints are shipped via Canada Post or via a carrier.

DVD box sets, CD, open edition prints and greeting cards 

• In Canada, the shipping fees are included in the prices displayed on the online store. These items are shipped via Canada Post.
• Outside Canada, a shipping fee of Can$20 is added to the order. These items are shipped via Canada Post.

Books

• The shipping rates vary according to the weight of the package, its dimensions, your postal code and the shipping option chosen with Canada Post.
• The books are shipped via Canada Post.

Delivery times

The delivery times include the handling and the shipping of the order.

Québec: 3 to 7 working days
Canada (outside Québec): 5 to 10 working days
International: 10 to 15 working days

Delivery tracking

When purchasing original paintings and fine art limited edition prints, an e-mail will be sent to inform you that the order is on the way and to send you the tracking number of your parcel, if available.

Taxes

DVD Replacement Policy (Warranty)

We replace DVDs with a technical defect for free if the purchase date is thirty days or less. If the purchase date exceeds thirty days, the shipping fees are borne by the customer.

After 90 days from the date of purchase, this warranty is no longer valid.

Fiscal Advantages of Buying Canadian Art

To support the acquisition of Canadian artworks, both governments have given individuals and companies that operate a business the opportunity to deduct a portion of the amortization of the cost of acquisition. The work must be exhibited in the individual or company’s place of business to benefit from the amortization.

For more details:

Government of Quebec: Tax deduction of the amortization of 33.33% of the cost of acquisition of a work of art.

Government of Canada: Tax deduction of the amortization of 20% of the cost of acquisition of a work of art.

Public Institutions

To order DVD box sets, please contact us by phone at 418 764-2092.

The prices include an authorization from the copyright owner for the public presentation and distribution in public libraries.