'extraordinary artist with depth and emotion" Earl, Sacramento CA, Mar '04 Douglas Rickard - intimate with imagination "the best money I ever spent, incredible quality" Jeane, Tewksbury MA, Feb '07

Art Print Handling and Display Instructions

Once you've purchased one of my giclee prints, in order to enjoy the archival quality*:
- Avoid touching the image as moisture and oils from fingers can affect quality.

- Store it away from extreme temperatures, high humidity and bright lights.

- When displaying indoors, I recommend placing in a glass picture frame. In order to prevent fading and to preserve colors, avoid displaying outdoors or in places exposed to direct sunlight.
 
one of Douglas Rickard's giclee art prints being produced
*Long-lasting up to 75 years light-fastness.
Light-fastness test conditions (Indoor Display Condition)
- Light source: Fluorescent light
- Intensity: 70,000 lux
- Temperature: 24°C
- Humidity: 60%RH
- Glass mount: 2mm, soda lime
- Fade criteria: Pure YMC 30% Loss at OD=1
- Display-life Calculation: Total illuminance/(500 lux x 10 hours x 365 days)
The data is calculated by Epson's accelerated test, the ink, paper and printer manufacturer used in producing my giclee prints.
 
Framing Suggestions:
- When framing the 9.5" x 13" sizes:
- For 10" x 13" frames, consider having them matted (mounted) with an optional half inch around the actual image, so that the art print in the matte fits perfectly in the frame.
 
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