Studio
Tabart has two studios. One studio is situated
close to the rural village of Edzell which lies within a short
distance from the Angus Glens. Glen Esk being the closest. The
other studio is in Fittie, Aberdeen. Commissions are
welcomed.
Giclee Prints
Giclee prints are available for all of my paintings.
Prices for prints include mount. P&P can vary depending on size of print supplied.
What is a Giclee Print?
The word 'giclee' pronounced 'zhee-clay' is a French word that means 'to spray'. A giclee print is made by using a highly sophisticated and very expensive ink jet printer. Its drum-based technology creates prints that are almost identical to the original artwork. It is a large printer, capable of printing to extra-large sizes.
Its proprietary ink/jet calibration system results in virtually continuous tone prints. This means that the dot pattern which can be easily discernable on ordinary prints is much finer, closer together, more random and more precise. The combination of specially formulated inks and unique pre-print system produces an extremely high quality print.
The quality of paper used is a heavy water colour paper with little or no acid content. The paper's pours absorb the acrylic inks and cure with highly saturated brilliant colour for life-like detail.
Preservation and Longevity
It is not advisable to hang any art in the direct sunlight, as this will eventually damage the work (this applies to artwork in any medium, including oils). Provided your prints are correctly framed or stored, they should last you a lifetime.