Giclée printing is a method developed in 1991 for producing fine art digital prints using inkjet printers. Giclée printing is used when the quality and richness of the printed piece are paramount. Typical inkjet printing uses a combination of CMYK inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) but giclée prints often utilize 12 more ink colors to achieve a precise color gradient unachievable in standard printing.

At Marcus Ashley Gallery, our giclée prints are available either printed on canvas material for additional texture or on paper, both offering detail that makes your piece barely distinguishable from the original.

A serigraph is a fine art print created using a screen-printing process, also known as silkscreen printing. Unlike mass-produced prints, each color in a serigraph is applied by hand through a separate screen, often requiring dozens of individual layers to complete a single image.

Artists and printmakers work closely together to mix custom inks and ensure every color is vibrant and accurate. Because of the hands-on nature of the process, serigraphs have rich texture, vivid color, and exceptional quality. Each piece is typically produced in a limited edition and signed by the artist, making it a collectible and highly valued work of art.

A stone lithograph is a traditional fine art print made using a process that dates back to the late 18th century. The artist draws directly onto a smooth limestone surface using a greasy pencil or crayon. The stone is then chemically treated so that only the drawn areas attract ink, while the rest repels it. When paper is pressed onto the stone, the inked image transfers, creating a beautifully detailed print.

Each color in a stone lithograph requires a separate drawing and printing session, making the process incredibly meticulous and time-consuming. Because of this hands-on technique, every print is rich in texture, depth, and artistry.

Michael Parkes is considered a living master of stone lithography. His works blend technical brilliance with magical realism, and he is one of the few contemporary artists still using this traditional medium at the highest level.

A gallery wrapped canvas means the artwork is stretched tightly over a wooden frame, with the canvas edges wrapped around the sides and secured at the back. This creates a clean, modern look where the image often continues around the edges, allowing the piece to be displayed without the need for a traditional frame. Gallery wrapped canvases are ready to hang and are commonly used in contemporary and fine art presentations.

A hand embellished print is a fine art reproduction that has been individually enhanced by the artist—or under the artist’s direction—after printing. This can include added brushstrokes, texture, metallics, or other details using paint, gel, or other materials.

Because no two embellishments are exactly the same, each piece becomes a one-of-a-kind variation of the original, combining the consistency of a print with the uniqueness of original art. Hand embellished prints are often signed and highly valued by collectors for their personalized touch.