Ta'Lana
Fine Art Productions was started in 1998 as a family owned business
devoted exclusively
to the production of high quality Giclées. Ta'Lana became part of Creative Avenues Ltd. in 2006. We remain
committed to and very excited about the Giclée process and what it
offers everyone
from the artist, publisher, gallery owner and eventual
buyer.
We use state of the art in house systems to create profiles of all
our ink and substrate combinations. Industry leading software
and equipment coupled with our determination to produce the best possible Giclée for the
artist often produces dramatic results.
Showroom
We have a selection of Giclées available at our location. This
selection offers some excellent examples of the various reproductions
of oils, acrylics,
watercolors, pastels, pen and pencil.

Our Equipment
Ours are
known for their vivid colors, exceptional detail, and smooth
gradations. With
our Epson 9800 archival inks on canvas the life expectancy of a Giclée
is about 69 years before noticeable fading occurs, depending
on substrate, lighting
conditions, etc. For further details on the research on this go to http://www.wilhelm-research.com/epson/9800.html
We primarily work with artists, publishers, and galleries wanting
top quality reproductions for resale. We rarely
do “one
off ” prints, for example, if someone wants
just one reproduction of their favorite
painting.
Our Location
Our shop is located in SE Calgary, 10 minutes from downtown.
We ship our products anywhere serviced by courier
or bus.

Available Media
Fine Art Paper
Arches cold press 170# 356 gsm
Epson Textured Fine Art Paper - Roll
Espon Smooth Fine Art Paper - Roll
Canvas
Bulldog Platinum
Epson Canvas
Torino UV17
Brilliance Chromata White
Coatings
For canvas we offer Satinex for a lustre finish or the Mattex
for a matte finish. It is very flexible and doesn't crack. The
laminate will adequately protect the image from handling
and environmental effects
in a normal household or office setting. While the laminate permits the surface to be cleaned with a damp cloth, canvas Giclées are not guaranteed to be waterproof and images may be damaged if exposed to rain, excessive humidity, or in prolonged contact with wet objects
Canvas
We can print
canvases 42" wide by almost whatever you want. If your print is being stretched allow for the border:
To increase or decrease image to accommodate wrap add or deduct per the measurement below:
¾" stretcher bar: 1 ¾"
1 ½" stretcher bar: 3 ¼”
Paper
Sheets and rolls maximum size is 44".
Cleaning
of Giclées
Canvas Giclées can be wiped with a clean lint-free cloth. Do not
clean with furniture polish, water or any other household cleaners.
Displaying Giclées
You can hang your Giclées in almost any area of your living
or office space. Avoid
steamy bathrooms where the excessive moisture fluctuations may cause
papers to buckle and inks to discolor on canvas or paper. Do not
hang directly over aquariums or humidifiers, nor in direct sunlight. Direct sunlight or continual high intensity lighting
will accelerate deterioration of any Giclée.
Handling
and Storage of Giclées
Handle Giclées carefully avoiding contact with sharp objects. Most
damaged canvas Giclées are a result of being hit against another
object, which cracks the base canvas preparation. Second most
common damage is from moisture. Avoid getting the Giclées
wet.
Store Giclées off concrete floors, preferably upright and
away from any direct heat, light or water source in a cool
and well ventilated
space.That
means do not store on your basement floor if you want them to last. Changes in humidity may cause canvas to stretch resulting in "waves" in stretched canvases.
We have transported our Giclées to and from art shows in rain, snow, and extreme cold conditions with no damage. If Giclées are handled with care and packaged well, they transport well
