The word ‘Giclée’ (pronounced “zhee-clay”) is derived from the French verb ‘gicler’ meaning “to squirt or spray”. This digital fine art printing method combines superior quality pigment inks with archival papers for the most accurate reproduction of art work, thanks to our diligence in colour profiling and print proofing. Giclée are considered to be the [...]
All of our stock comes from sustainable sources and is Forestry Stewardship Certified, see our 'Environment' page. Our paper and card stock is not only higher quality than recycled material, but also more Earth friendly. You can find out more about our PRESS PRINT and GICLÉE PAPERS in our artists handbook.
We only print Art related items, we can print certificates of authenticity to accompany limited edition prints... but don't offer a document printing service.
We take great care to package your order safely and securely. It's extremely rare for items to be damaged in transit, however if there's a problem with your delivery please take photographs of the outside of the package and the damaged items and email the pictures in to us. Include a list of the items [...]
Our main focus here at Art Ink Print is reproducing fine art. We do print photography on lustre and metallic papers using our giclée pigment inks, however our set-up and proofing structure makes printing small photo's cost prohibitive. A photo-lab shop is better suited for printing individual 5"x7" photo's, however if you are looking for [...]
Please see our pricing estimators at the top of this page. You can enter the quantities and sizes of prints / cards you are interested in and see a total price, set-up fees are extra. If you have a special request or are looking for an item or size / quantity not listed, please fill [...]
Yes we can give these to you! Unlike most print shop, we do not withhold your image files. We are confident that our clients will choose to print with us due to our level of service, expertise and print quality; we understand artists like to keep a back up of their files. If you like [...]
Re-orders of prints can typically be ready for collection or shipping within 2 to 4 business days. New print files require additional time for set-up and proofing, usually an extra 2 business days for prints, up to 4 business days for art card designs and layouts. Prints on canvas can take 7 to 10 business [...]
We ship orders by Canada Post Expedited mail, with insurance and tracking. Cost is based on the weight and size of your order, along with your location in Canada; in accordance to Canada Post's pricing. For clients ordering large volumes we compare costs with sending by courier, and use the most cost efficient and timely [...]
Generally speaking self shot images are typically only suitable for art cards, this is because the camera sensor is small and doesn't capture enough detail for the image to be printed any larger. However, if your photo is good quality and the lighting is even we may be able to print up to a size [...]