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What Makes Giclée Printing Different and Better?

Over the past thirty years or so, giclée printing has become the “gold standard” for fine art reproduction. There are three main reasons this method of printing has supplanted all others for making fine art prints. Let’s go through them here.  What Makes Giclée Printing Different and Better? Superior Archival Quality The first and perhaps…

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How much can I charge for a giclée print?

How Much Can I Charge for a Giclée Print?

If you are an established artist, what strategy do you use for pricing your giclée prints? At Grand River Giclée, we often work with early career artists who are new to having prints made of their work. A common question we hear often in our conversations is “How much can I charge for a giclée…

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Raining Wisdom by Abdoulaye Conde

featured artist: Abdoulaye Conde

Congratulations to Abdoulaye Conde for winning first place in the public vote in the 2023 ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Abdoulaye takes home a prize of $125,000 for his entry “Raining Wisdom,” a 30×66 foot mural depicting an idyllic scene of humans and elephants playfully interacting in an African river. According to Abdoulaye, “This…

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Featured Artist: Kelli Bechtel

A Wildlife Artist, Kelli Bechtel creates realistic renderings of wild animals. She uses paint, graphite, watercolor and ink, but favors the intricate quality of colored pencil. She focuses on endangered species, to promote their conservation through art. Kelli has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing from Kendall College of Art and Design. Passionate about…

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Featured Artist: Rob Penning

Rob Penning, an art educator of 33 years, creates surreal paintings and three-dimensional works that the mind of the viewer. He creates geometric worlds in his paintings that alter reality in a way that viewers immerse themselves into the canvas. With a Undergrad and Masters Degree from Calvin College, Penning is the master of his…

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Featured Artist: Amelia Polder

Self-taught and self-made, Amelia Polder is an up-and-coming acrylic and watercolor painter, whose style and color reflect the bright happiness her content emulates. Living on a farm in Lee County, Virginia, she draws much of her painting inspiration from the environment around her.  Primarily painting images of nature, farm life, and even coastal settings, Amelia’s…

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Framed Giclèe Canvas Print

How To Make Framed Canvas Prints

Ever wondered just what it is we do all day at Grand River Giclee? Look no further! Documented here is our process of how we create framed canvas prints! Our framed canvases are always made with care, just for you! Many thanks to Copper Corners Art for their lovely paintings!

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Featured Artist: Brian O’Leary

Brian O’Leary produces beautifully dynamic street photography that reflects on the decay of architecture. Primarily photographing in Flint, Michigan, his urban landscapes include sharp focus, clarity from foreground to background, and a distinct interest in abandoned buildings, as well as industrial scenes. Self-taught and born in Flint, his familiarity with the area works to his…

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Featured Artist: Carla Bank

Using bright, bold colors as vibrant as her personality, Carla Bank paints in a way that expresses pure joy. Born in Mexico City and raised in Cancun, she incorporates her Mexican identity into her work, as well as experiments with “geometric abstraction and a return to paintings that are highly detailed and recall a sense…

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