Building a Giclée on Canvas
These armatures are plunge routed from cabinet-grade birch plywood to provide strength and rigidity. These pieces are not meant to be framed due to the museum wrap which carries the image around all four sides just like an original oil painting. Giclées on canvas are also 1.5 inches in depth, the same as an original oil. The following photos show the process as well as the care taken to pack and crate your new Jeannie Maddox piece. All of Jeannie’s giclées on canvas are hand-embellished by the artist to provide added vibrancy and depth.
First, the armature for the giclée is cut out of cabinet-grade plywood. Routing out sections of the structure helps to reduces the overall weight of the piece.
The result is a rigid, solid structure for the canvas to be stretched over. This means that the piece will not torque or warp over time.
Next, a solid piece of ¼” plywood is added to the frame. This backing prevents impact damage to the canvas and provides additional rigidity. The giclée is then stretched and secured over the composite structure.
The finished product is then fitted with hanging straps and wire selected to support the weight of the piece.
Jeannie then hand-embellishes the piece, bringing out existing highlights and adding texture to the canvas.
We can then ship the piece directly to you in a custom-made crate to completely protect your new artwork from damages in transit.