This has to do with "giclee". If you know what that word means, go no further. It is French and means "spray with ink." Lots of today's artworks are prints but look like originals. Unless an artwork is labeled, you may not know if it is orginal or print. That is how good giclees are. The prints are created by scanning original artwork digitally and printing them using a color printer that sprays tiny, precisely controlled drops of ink onto paper or canvas. The advantage is a lower cost; the disadvantage, in my opinion, the print loses the energy connection between artist and viewer.
If the artist uses thick paint, you lose the texture of the paint; the palate knife or brush stoke impressions. You lose part of the artist's creative force. If you fall in love with an artwork, ask if it is an original. If it is and has a price you cannot afford at the moment, ask the artist or gallery if they will work with you to secure the painting. At the Guild Gallery on the island we keep the painting but mark it sold as the buyer pays installments. It is a win for everyone.
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