Artwork Formats

TruGiclée™ Print Reproductions of Original Art by NgAng

What are TruGiclée^TM print reproductions?

TruGiclée^TM prints are the highest quality digital prints available. They are made by an inkjet process which places very fine droplets of ink onto archival 100% rag watercolour paper or artist's canvas. As they contain the full range of colours and shades with no "dot pattern" as in less expensive offset prints, TruGiclée^TM print reproductions are nearly indistinguishable from original art. Click here for information about professional standards for TruGiclée^TM prints.

TruGiclée^TM prints occupy a unique and growing niche in the international art market, offering the discerning buyer original-appearing art works at a more affordable price than originals, yet with much greater quality and permanence than ordinary digital prints (including "giclée" prints that lack the TruGiclée trademark) or much-cheaper offset prints.

What's special about NgAng's TruGiclée^TM prints?

While all giclée images are printed from digital files, not all digital prints are TruGiclée^TM prints! NgAng's TruGiclée^TM prints use the finest certified Giclée technology available anywhere in the world.

NgAng's TruGiclée^TM prints begin as large-transparency photographs of his original art; these are then scanned on a Fuji drum scanner. The resulting digital files are adjusted by Master Giclée Printer Andrew Budd of Tradescans in Rangiora, New Zealand, in constant consultation with the artist. They are then printed on a Roland HiFi 6 Giclée printer using Roland pigmented inks, on the highest quality archival 100% cotton rag paper or specially coated canvas (both acid free) supplied by Bulldog Digital Fine Art Products in California, U.S.A.

The result is a reproduction which is faithful to the original in colour, sharpness, and overall artistic quality, yet which is available in a range of sizes, priced considerably less than the original art work.

How long do they last?

Tradescans' unique combination of printing technology, inks, and paper or canvas has been tested for stability and permanence. Given proper care as described below, NgAng's TruGiclée^TM prints should not fade noticeably before 120-130 years, which gives them several generations of value.

Special artist-enhanced TruGiclée^TM prints

NgAng's artist-enhanced Giclée prints are one-of-a-kind art pieces created by the original artist, painting directly on canvas Giclée prints, using oil pigments as in the original, which offer vivid colours and textures not reproducible by any printing process.

Care of TruGiclée^TM prints

As with any valuable fine art piece, it is recommended that NgAng's TruGiclée^TM prints be displayed in indirect lighting conditions, away from any contact with moisture or direct sunlight. Storing the prints in an environment free from wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity will help them last for many years. Print life will also be extended by using archival materials for mattes, backing and spacers, and museum quality framing materials. Paper prints should be framed using UV protective glass or Plexiglas. The print surface should never directly touch the glass or Plexiglas.

Tradescans recommends the following special care for TruGiclée^TM prints on paper: Handle carefully to prevent absorption of oils and/or marks from fingertips, and to avoid dents and creases, which are difficult or impossible to remove.

For TruGiclée^TM prints on canvas, care is also needed. The ink on a canvas print sits on an emulsion atop the canvas; it is not absorbed into the fabric. Although several coats of lacquer have been applied to protect the inks, extreme care in handling is advised. Avoid gluing the canvas print onto a board and then putting the print face down on any surface. When stretching the canvas, do not steam the back of the fabric to remove wrinkles; it will cause the image to turn yellow and, if not properly dried, will allow fungus to grow. When stretching with rounded stretcher bars, reduce the amount of tension by 10% to 20%, depending on your relative humidity and temperature. This should reduce any sagging of the print in the future. Clean your canvas TruGiclée^TM print with a dry, lint-free cloth or brush; never use a moist or wet cloth.

Art Works Currently Available in TruGiclée™ Prints

TruGiclée™ Print PRICES

Prices for Giclée prints vary according to the dimensions of the printed area, and by what material they are printed on.

A Giclée print on 100% rag watercolour paper costs less than the same size Giclée print on canvas. In addition, a Giclée print on canvas with a 40mm wraparound (which extends the image borders around the sides of the stretcher bars, eliminating the need for framing) costs more than the same size image without a wraparound, because the total printed area of the canvas is larger.

Click below to open a .pdf file that shows all size, price, and material options for ALL currently available Giclée prints.

Click the other links below to open .pdf files that show size, price, and material options for selected images.

Note: ADOBE READER is required to open these files. If you don't have ADOBE READER, it can be downloaded free of charge at the Adobe website.

ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS. To convert these prices to another currency using the XE.com Personal Currency Assistant™, CLICK HERE.

Open All-Giclée print PRICE/SIZE LIST

Open Giclée price/size sheet for Sacred Aum Mandala & Worlds Within Our World (1:1 height/width ratio)

Open Giclée price/size sheet for Ruataniwha Inlet (1:2 height/width ratio)

Open Giclée price/size sheet for Milford Sound, Passing Time, & Twilight Flight (2:3 height/width ratio)

Open Giclée price/size sheet for Bridget's Drive & Let's Give Birth (3:4 or 4:3 height/width ratio)

Open Giclée price/size sheet for Freeing the Feminine, Perfect Spiral Galaxy, & Stairway to Heaven (5:4 height/width ratio)

For price/size options for Divine Consciousness, please see the All-Giclée price/size list, or contact NgAng.

Laser Prints of Art Works by NgAng

Laser prints on 300 gsm paper are available in A3+ and A4 sizes for all works that are available in Giclée format. Several other works are also available in laser print format -- this is noted on the write-up for each painting. Loose prints are available, as well as matted and mounted versions in a variety of colours, sizes, and prices. Please enquire about the possible availability in laser print of any image you may be interested in.

Offset Prints of Art Works by NgAng

The following works are available in offset print format on quality paper with attractive surrounds, ready for mounting and framing without extra matting:

Our Female Rebirth (renamed Freeing the Feminine): White surround. Paper size 85 x 69 cm, Image size 74 x 59 cm.

Passing Time: Cream surround. Paper size 59 x 84 cm, Image size 46.5 x 69.5 cm

Offset prints cost NZ $35, unmounted and unframed. Packing and postage additional.

To convert these prices to another currency using the XE.com Personal Currency Assistant™, CLICK HERE.

Blank Greeting Cards of Original Art by NgAng

Many of NgAng's paintings are available on digitally printed blank cards in either A6 or A5 size, each individually wrapped, with envelope. Ruataniwha Inlet and Wharariki Arches are also available in postal cards, without envelopes.

Questions?

For further information about prices, sizes, formats, and availability of NgAng’s original art works or reproductions, please contact him, or visit him at his home studio/gallery

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