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PROFESSIONAL ARTIST MARIETA DARRAH
I’m so excited to welcome you to my online Art Gallery illuminart Designs and share my artistic inspirations with you. Here, in addition to the paintings, you’ll find my poems and short stories. I’ll be adding new art often, including art for children, so if you don’t want to miss anything, please subscribe to receive notifications from me. I started doing art when I was very young, and one of the first drawings I remember I did was that of princess Draupadi from children stories from India based on the famous Mahabharata. Even though fine art took backstage in my life later, I never stopped creating or being creative. The biggest inspiration for all my artwork comes from nature. We had a huge yard and even bigger neighborhood that was all trees and herbs and so many places to explore. Being exposed to the natural world allowed me to develop a special connection with it for which I’m very grateful. This connection became even stronger when I went to China to study Qigong. I’m very grateful to my parents and grandparents who encouraged me to do the things I was interested in and provided their constant support to me to their best ability.
When it comes to art, I’m interested in many subjects, as life is multifaceted and it takes more then a lifetime to explore it. I paint both traditionally and digitally, and use Corel Painter, for professional painting and digital art. I’m also grateful to all my friends and teachers who’ve inspired me to continue to grow as a digital artist.
I’m interested in a variety of work projects that require creativity as in: Large prints for Walls, logo/business card design, product packaging design, corporate identity design, murals, city and urban art design, banners and posters and book illustrations.
If you are a hair salon, restaurant, hospital, medical/dental, law, holistic business and would like your work environment to display amazing art for your customers, I’d be very excited to discuss how we can make this happen. Please use the contact form and let me know about your project.
Understanding Prices and Types of Prints
Print sizes are a BIG factor to the costs, while all prints are made on a large format press they have a significant differences in the quality of the the materials and papers being used. Giclée fine art printing is a high-quality digital printing process used to reproduce artwork with exceptional accuracy and longevity. The term “giclée,” pronounced “zhee-klay,” originates from the French word meaning “to spray,” and was coined by printmaker Jack Duganne in the early 1990s to describe his advanced inkjet printing technique.
Key Characteristics of Giclée Printing
1) Technology: Giclée printing utilizes advanced inkjet printers that can employ up to 12 pigment-based inks. This allows for a wider color gamut and smoother gradient transitions compared to traditional printing methods, which often rely on a four-color (CMYK) process. The result is prints that closely match the original artwork in terms of color vibrancy and detail.
2) Archival Quality: Giclée prints are typically produced on archival-quality papers or canvases, which are acid-free and designed to resist fading over time. The use of pigment-based inks enhances the longevity of the prints, making them suitable for display in galleries and homes without significant risk of deterioration.
3) Versatility: This printing method can reproduce a variety of artworks, including paintings, photographs, and digital designs. It is particularly favored for fine art reproductions because it captures the nuances of the original piece, such as texture and tonal variations.
4) On-Demand Printing: Giclée printing allows for prints to be produced as needed, eliminating the need for large print runs. This is advantageous for artists and collectors, as it reduces costs and risks associated with unsold inventory.
5) Market Perception: While giclée prints are often marketed as fine art, there is some debate within the art community regarding the classification of giclée prints compared to traditional printmaking techniques like etching or lithography. Some argue that giclée prints, being digital reproductions, do not carry the same artistic value as hand-produced prints.
In summary, giclée fine art printing stands out for its ability to produce high-quality, long-lasting reproductions of original artworks, making it a preferred choice for artists and collectors who value precision and durability in art prints.
CHOOSE FROM 4 PRINT SELECTIONS (All measurements are in inches)
• Hand Signed Limited Edition Giclee Prints offer ultra-detailed resolution and vibrant colors on premium paper – Fine Art Prints
• Giclee Artist Proof (not hand signed prints)
• On Canvas print with Black Canvas edge (not hand signed prints)
• High Quality Poster prints (not hand signed prints)
CHOOSE FROM 4 PRINT SELECTIONS (All measurements are in inches)
• Hand Signed Limited Edition Giclee Prints offer ultra-detailed resolution and vibrant colors on premium paper – Fine Art Prints
• Giclee Artist Proof (not hand signed prints)
• On Canvas print with Black Canvas edge (not hand signed prints)
• High Quality Poster prints (not hand signed prints)
CHOOSE FROM 4 PRINT SELECTIONS (All measurements are in inches)
• Hand Signed Limited Edition Giclee Prints offer ultra-detailed resolution and vibrant colors on premium paper – Fine Art Prints
• Giclee Artist Proof (not hand signed prints)
• On Canvas print with Black Canvas edge (not hand signed prints)
• High Quality Poster prints (not hand signed prints)
CHOOSE FROM 4 PRINT SELECTIONS (All measurements are in inches)
• Hand Signed Limited Edition Giclee Prints offer ultra-detailed resolution and vibrant colors on premium paper – Fine Art Prints
• Giclee Artist Proof (not hand signed prints)
• On Canvas print with Black Canvas edge (not hand signed prints)
• High Quality Poster prints (not hand signed prints)
