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Ta’Lana Fine Art Productions was started in 1998 as a family owned business devoted exclusively to the production of high quality giclées. 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 new location.  This selection offers some excellent examples of the various reproductions of oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, pen and pencil. 

 

 

Our Equipment
Our giclées 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.  The reason for this is the interaction between the inks and the various substrates. 

Our Customers
We primarily work with artists, publishers, and galleries wanting top quality reproductions for resale.  We do not do “one off ” prints, that is to say if someone wants one reproduction of their favorite painting, we are not in that business.

Our Location
Our shop is located in SE Calgary, 10 minutes from downtown. We ship our products anywhere serviced by express post, courier or bus.  Original art on location is insured against loss at the declared value of the artwork while on our premises. 

Substrates
Watercolor Papers (Sheets)
Arches cold press 170#  356 gsm
Somerset velvet 150#  330 gsm
Somerset satin 230#  500 gsm
Somerset textured 230#  500 gsm

Coated Paper
Ta’Lana Archival - Sheet
Epson Textured Fine Art Paper - Roll
Espon Smooth Fine Art Paper - Roll

Canvas Rolls
Bulldog Purple Dot
Epson Canvas

 

Coatings
For canvas we offer Laminex's Satinex for a glossy finish or the Matex for a matte finish. It is very flexible and doesn't.  The laminate will adequately protect the image from handling and environmental effects in a normal household or office setting.  Giclée coatings are not guaranteed to be waterproof and images may be stained or discolor if exposed to rain, excessive humidity, or in prolonged contact with wet objects.  

 

Sizing
Canvas
Allowing for at least 1" of border for streching, we can print canvases 42" wide by almost whatever you want. Have our canvases on a roll allow a great range in sizing. No longer do you have to fit a certain number on a sheet as was previously done.
Paper
Our roll papers are only limited in their width of 24". Our sheet papers are limited in size ro 24" x 36" or 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.  Continually changing heat and moisture conditions may cause the canvas giclées to crack.  Direct sunlight or continual high intensity lighting will accelerate deterioration of any giclée.

From our customers we have had one giclée destroyed by cleaning with cleaners and polish, one destroyed from displaying in a poorly ventilated  south or southwest facing window, one from hanging above an aquarium, several from stretching problems in our cold, dry climate, and several from contact with moisture or storage on a concrete floor. Do not store on your basement floor. We have been hanging Iris giclées since early 1998 and have had no problems whatsoever with our personal or company displayed giclées.

 

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.  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 great.

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.