How Giclées are Printed
All artworks are printed using archival-grade pigments. Canvas prints are printed on exhibition grade matte canvas and coated with a water-based varnish, which protects against UV ray damage and cracking. The materials and process ensure long-term, archival stability.
More Information on Style & Framing
Terms
Limited edition: An image that is limited to a certain number of reproductions. You can tell that a painting is a limited edition if it has a number/number (for example: 343/444) listed on our website. This number will also be handwritten on the artwork near the artist’s signature. The top number refers to the number of your individual print and the bottom number is the total number that will be printed of that image.
Open edition: An image that is not limited in how many times it can be reproduced. You will know it is open if there is no number on it. Open editions are still hand signed by the artist.
Unstretched Canvas
Unstretched giclée printed on fine artist canvas. Artwork will arrive rolled in a mailing tube. Take it to your local framer to have it stretched on stretcher bars and framed. This is the most affordable way to collect Cost’s artwork. If you would like to custom order one of our frames for an unstretched canvas piece, email us here. (Pictured: Hula Palms)
5 Piece Frame
Giclée printed on fine artist canvas and framed in a 5 piece solid Hawaiian Koa wood frame. The 5 pieces are outer Koa, outer gold fillet, inner Koa, linen or silk liner, and inner gold fillet. Ready to hang. (Pictured: Hale Paniolo)
Gallery Wrap
Giclée printed on fine artist canvas professionally stretched on stretcher bars. The painting continues around the edge of the stretcher bars, making it ready to hang without a frame. (Pictured: Gathering Gold)
6 Piece Frame
Giclée printed on fine artist canvas and framed in a 6 piece solid Hawaiian Koa wood frame. The 6 pieces are outer Koa, outer gold fillet, middle Koa, linen or silk liner, inner Koa, and inner gold fillet. Ready to hang. (Pictured: Eastern Exposure)
1 Piece Frame
Giclée printed on fine artist canvas stretched and framed in a 1 piece solid Hawaiian Koa wood frame. Ready to hang. (Pictured: Hanamu Dusk)
Unframed Metal Print
Fine art reproduction on metal. A metal print has a glassy look that gives the image extra depth. Will require a frame. (Pictured: Private Landing)
3 Piece Frame
FGiclée printed on fine artist canvas stretched and framed in a 3 piece solid Hawaiian Koa wood frame. The 3 pieces are outer Koa, linen or silk liner, and inner gold fillet. Ready to hang. (Pictured: Lavender Spring)
Metal Print in a 1 Piece Frame
Fine art reproduction on metal in a 1 piece solid Hawaiian Koa wood frame. A metal print has a glassy look that gives the image extra depth. (Pictured: Moloka’i Calm)
Caring for Your Giclée
Congratulations! You have just purchased a real artist’s canvas giclée. We want you to enjoy it for years to come.
Giclée fine art prints are highly regarded for their exceptional durability and ability to faithfully reproduce the colors, brushstrokes, and textures of an original artwork. This level of quality is why they are featured in prestigious museums, art galleries, and private collections worldwide.
With proper care, your Curtis Wilson Cost giclée print can be enjoyed for generations, becoming a cherished piece for you, your family, or friends. To help you preserve its beauty, we've provided some simple care guidelines below:
A) If you purchased a giclée that is already gallery wrapped:
i) Do not hang it anywhere near water
ii) Do not apply water to either the surface or the back of the giclée
iii) Only use a clean, soft micro-fiber cloth to dust off image
iv) If your gallery wrapped giclée is not completely taut when it arrives it is probably due to temperature changes. For it to tighten back up please do the following:
(1) Allow it to acclimate for two weeks to it’s new environment
(2) If in two weeks the giclée has not tightened up please phone Karen toll free at 1-800-508-2278.
B) If you purchased an unframed giclée:
i) Do not use the shipping container for long-term storage
ii) Upon receipt of the artwork we highly recommend your taking the artwork to a reputable framer.
iii) A reputable framer is one that has had years of experience stretching and framing real artists canvas giclée’s
(1) Your framer should know the importance of using keyed stretcher bars
(2) Your framer should know that canvas should never be mounted on any surface
iv) We recommend using keyed stretcher bars on any giclée that is 18” x 24” or larger
v) See please A.i, A.ii and A.iii for care of your giclée
C) If you purchased a framed giclée:
i) See cleaning instructions A.i, A.ii and A.iii
ii) Never use water to clean your frame
iii) Always use a clean, soft micro-fiber cloth to dust off the koa wood frame
iv) All of our frames are solid Hawaiian koa wood
v) In drier climates you may occasionally need to wax your frame. We recommend Howard Feed N-Wax. Do not get the wax anywhere near the liner or the giclée.
The Curtis Wilson Cost Gallery is not responsible for anything that happens to your giclée(s) or frame once it leaves our hands.
Please read the care instructions carefully and don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions: 1-800-508-2278.
About Curtis Wilson Cost
Curtis Wilson Cost, through his artwork, captures the essence of Hawai'i, where he and his family reside. His paintings, characterized by vivid colors and exquisite detail, offer a unique window into the serene and timeless beauty of Hawai'i. His passion for the island's landscapes and culture is captured through his hundreds of works created over the last several decades, making each piece a testament to his deep connection with Hawai'i.
Curtis Wilson Cost's art has been showcased in prestigious locations, including Kahului Airport. His works are some of the most sought-after, with his first gallery at the Kula Lodge, which he opened with his wife Jill Cost in 1985, being the longest-running one-man gallery in the state of Hawai'i. His art is celebrated not only in Hawai'i but also in private collections worldwide.