The Art of Naughty Dog Limited Edition

[Romeo]

Originally Posted by Juusuhako

Oh, I guess I need to make up my mind then. :p (I assume when you say "office ND store" that its a store at their workplace)

I've also thought about buying an art piece, specifically: http://www.gallerynucleus.com/detail/17855 - but I read alot yesterday about the printing method which is "Giclee", and while some says it is far better than regular prints, some says it is nothing more than an "overpriced poster". (kinda like when you're paying more for "lingerie" rather than "underwear").

Does anyone know much about Giclee, or have Giclee prints themselves?

Calling a giclee an overpriced poster is just like saying a painting is an overpriced drawing. It just doesn't make sense and truly is not comparable. The types of ink, type, and thickness of the paper all represent the quality of the piece. Just like the types of paint and medium vary in a painting.

Now for my own personal opinion on the Naughty Dog pieces, I have no interest in buying a one off giclee that is framed because there is simply no guarantee the piece couldn't be easily re-printed in the same form in the future. That is unless of course Gallery Nucleus has a CoA stating otherwise. With paintings and drawings you know you are getting the only one with no concern of reproduction.



This provides a good overview of a giclee:

http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-GICLEE-A-P...0938581/g.html

[Juusuhako]

Originally Posted by Romeo

Calling a giclee an overpriced poster is just like saying a painting is an overpriced drawing. It just doesn't make sense and truly is not comparable. The types of ink, type, and thickness of the paper all represent the quality of the piece. Just like the types of paint and medium vary in a painting.


This provides a good overview of a giclee:

http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-GICLEE-A-P...0938581/g.html

Cheers.

If anyone has ever bought outside of US, I would love to know if they had to pay customs charges. I've seen auctions (not from Nucleus) where it was included in the price, so the package went right through customs.

[Romeo]

Originally Posted by Juusuhako

Cheers.

If anyone has ever bought outside of US, I would love to know if they had to pay customs charges. I've seen auctions (not from Nucleus) where it was included in the price, so the package went right through customs.

No idea on customs unfortunately. I edited my reply to you before you responded with a bit more info.

[Juusuhako]

Originally Posted by Romeo

No idea on customs unfortunately. I edited my reply to you before you responded with a bit more info.

Yea, if the thing was handpainted and there was only one, it'd be a different story (and probably a different price aswell). What would be interesting to know is how many prints exactly they made, since its ..."uniqueness" would vary if there was only 10 as opposed to 10.000. I dont think they'll re-print them later, that would really upset the buyers of the first batch, which should also be the only.

But yea, digital art really isnt compareable to the real deal I guess, even if its been "hand drawn" on a drawing tablet.

Thanks.

[amb6883]

Originally Posted by Romeo

Calling a giclee an overpriced poster is just like saying a painting is an overpriced drawing. It just doesn't make sense and truly is not comparable. The types of ink, type, and thickness of the paper all represent the quality of the piece. Just like the types of paint and medium vary in a painting.

Now for my own personal opinion on the Naughty Dog pieces, I have no interest in buying a one off giclee that is framed because there is simply no guarantee the piece couldn't be easily re-printed in the same form in the future. That is unless of course Gallery Nucleus has a CoA stating otherwise. With paintings and drawings you know you are getting the only one with no concern of reproduction.



This provides a good overview of a giclee:

http://www.ebay.com/gds/A-GICLEE-A-P...0938581/g.html

Giclee is a fancy term for a digital (albeit expensive) print (quality varies widely but they are posters).

Also, you do realize the Final Fantasy print you posted is a giclee and the CoA you have does not say it will not be reprinted (just that it was made for that show, they still own the rights, and they'll sue your ass if you try to sell copies)?

[Romeo]

Originally Posted by amb6883

Giclee is a fancy term for a digital (albeit expensive) print (quality varies widely but they are posters).

Also, you do realize the Final Fantasy print you posted is a giclee and the CoA you have does not say it will not be reprinted (just that it was made for that show, they still own the rights, and they'll sue your ass if you try to sell copies)?

The way I read the CoA for my FFX piece is "one of a kind" and "no additional prints are authorized" which I take it as meaning no one can reprint it, ever.

[Juusuhako]

Ended up with Naughty Dog Book (Limited) and this print. I'll just hope they won't mass produce it, but I guess even if they did it wouldn't be the same printhing method/paper type.

[IAmTheLoneWanderer]

Originally Posted by Juusuhako

Ended up with Naughty Dog Book (Limited) and this print. I'll just hope they won't mass produce it, but I guess even if they did it wouldn't be the same printhing method/paper type.

thats an awesome print! do you happen to know if its limited or signed or both?