WHAT IS A GICLEE PRINT, AND HOW IS IT REPRODUCED?
Giclée is a French word that roughly translated to "spray". In this case the word describes a process used to print high resolution digital files. The process lays pigment-based inks down onto various mediums, including watercolour paper and canvas, and other materials. Giclée has become a recognised method of producing very high quality reproductions of collectable artwork, photographs and computer-generated art. The Giclée process's inherent qualities are a welcome addition to the range of reproduction techniques available to artists. Recent developments in pigment-based inks ensure the longevity of Giclée prints.

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WHAT IS A LIMITED EDITION PRINT?
A Limited Edition (LE) is a fixed number of reproductions of an original work of art, numbered in succession, showing the print's number and total edition size (example 1/30) and signed by the artist/photographer. Once a Limited Edition size is set and printed, no further copies will be reproduced in that form. Being limited in number, it is possible that demand for certain Limited Editions could be greater than the number of reproductions produced for the edition. The price of individual prints within an edition often increases as an edition gets closer to selling out. In the fine arts industry, once an edition is sold out, prints are considered to be on the "Secondary Market". This means that the print can be sold by the owner or through an agent or gallery – often above issue price – depending on supply and demand of course. Limited Editions restricted to low numbers have the greatest potential to increase in value. Darren releases Limited Editions in various mediums, including Giclée prints and photographic prints.

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WHAT IS A CERIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY?
A Certificate of Authenticity distinguishes authentic limited-edition reproductions from "posters" or "Open Editions". The Certificate of Authenticity explains, in detail, the various factors which contributed to the production of the Edition. The more details the Certificate includes, the more value it contributes to the print. Like the print itself, the Certificate will be signed by the artist.

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