Originally developed in 1989, the giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") printing process is a method of creating digital fine art prints. The word “giclée” is French for “spray of ink”. Images are photographed with a high-resolution camera or scanned, digitally stored in a computer, and then sent to a high-resolution inkjet printer.

Unlike offset or other printing methods, each image can be printed individually, making it possible to produce smaller editions than tradional lithograph printing. All images are carefully color corrected and optimized for the giclée process.

Giclée prints are recognized as a fine art print category similar to lithographs or serigraphs. It is considered the premier method of reproducing original art. The technology provides incredible detail and brilliant color that is richer and truer to the original than other methods of reproduction.

Giclée prints, like any fine art on paper, should be handled with care, preferably with cotton gloves and only by the edges. They should not be displayed in direct sunlight or under bright lights for extended periods of time. Proper framing should include acid-free mats and backing materials, as well as UV glass.