Archival Pigment Photographs, Film Positives and Art Reproduction Prints.
Jason Houge Studios is an Artist Owned Print Lab in Madison, Wisconsin
Museum Quality Fine Art Digital Printing For Photography, Digital Art and Fine Art Reproduction
We aim to keep our turn around times short, usually within a week.
Archival Pigment or Gicleé Printing, What’s the Difference?
The term Gicleé was coined in the 1990’s as a means to describe the emerging form of fine-art printing using InkJet printer technology. At the time, these printers utilized dye-based inks that were prone to early fading and washing out when exposed to humidity and moisture. With the introduction of better technology in recent years, the term gicleé has fallen out of favor by most artists and collectors. However, it is still commonly used to refer to older prints and those made on equipment utilizing dye-based inks.
Jason Houge Studios uses the latest technology and pigment-based inks formulated for long-term archivability and enjoyment. The contemporary term most commonly used to describe a prints made with pigment inks is now “Archival Pigment Print.” These contemporary prints, are lightfast, will not wash out in water and have the added benefits of increased vibrancy and extreme color accuracy. For graphic artists and designers: our prints boast 99% Pantone color accuracy on most papers.
Artists Serving Artists: How We Do Things Different
We are artist owned and locally operated on the isthmus in Madison, Wisconsin. As artists, we understand the sometimes strange and unusual requests an artist needs to make to bring a work of art to life. We have nearly 20 years of experience digitally printing Fine Art prints and photographs. Over the years, digital technology has progressed and so have conservation practices of digitally made prints. We only work with the latest technology and finest grade papers to ensure the artwork we print faithfully represents your vision without fading.1
Fine Art Printing Done Right
We provide a personalized and collaborative printing experience. We don’t offer print on demand because we want to know who our clients are and what their needs are. We take time to get to know your needs and what your vision is for the prints we’ll make for you. We offer a free consultation to hear about you and your work to present you with options that will meet your needs. Our workflow is calibrated from capture to print to ensure we are providing the most accurate color and tonal ranges possible on paper. We aim to keep our turn around times short, usually within a week.
The care we take after your prints are made continues by giving the prints a resting period of 24 hours. This ensure the paper surface and inks have a time to cure and stabilize. We interleaf every print with glassine, which provides an acid-free buffer between prints to prevent abrasion. Lastly, we package most works in a poly sleeve to protect them and larger orders are wrapped in Tyvek to protect them from the effects of humidity and moisture.
We Provide More Than Just Prints
+ One on One Proofing Sessions
+ Free consultations
+ Calibrated workflow from capture to print
+ 99% Pantone color accuracy 2
+ We are certified by Canson-Infinity and Moab Paper
+ Several paper options to suit your needs 3
+ We digitize and digitally capture artwork and film negatives
We Also Offer:
+ Certificates of Authenticity
+ Marker’s Mark (Chop) embossed prints
+ Edition (duplicate print) discounts
+ All prints are handled and packaged with care
+ Free local deliveries
+ Free latte or tea when you visit our studio
1According to current research: Archival Pigment prints made on acid-free paper and preserved behind UV protective glass or prexi, or properly stored in a dedicated acid-free archival print box may last 100+ years without noticeable damage or fading.
2 99.9% Pantone color accuracy based on manufacture claims. We custom profile each substrate we work with consistently to ensure the broadest and most accurate color and tonal ranges possible. Some variance is possible due to substrate reflectivity and lighting conditions. 3 We stock most Canson-Infinity and Moab papers in house in addition to select Hahnemühle, Epson and Awagami Papers. Some papers are only available on a case-by-case basis by special order. Contact us for more information and to schedule a presentation of papers and surfaces. Special Orders are subject to at least 50% deposit upfront.
