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Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a neologism for the process of making fine art prints from a digital source using ink-jet printing. The word "giclée" is derived from the French language word "le gicleur" meaning "nozzle", or more specifically "gicler" meaning "to squirt, spurt, or spray". It was coined in 1991 by Jack Duganne, a printmaker working in the field, to represent any inkjet-based digital print used as fine art. The intent of that name was to distinguish commonly known industrial "Iris proofs" from the type of fine art prints artists were producing on those same types of printers. The name was originally applied to fine art prints created on Iris printers in a process invented in the early 1990s but has since come to mean any high quality ink-jet print and is often used in galleries and print shops to denote such prints.64 Colors is an artist duo made up of Laura and Eric, known for their whimsical, colorful, and highly detailed designer toys, illustrations, and character designs. Their work blends elements of Japanese pop culture, vintage Americana, and street art, creating a signature aesthetic that is both nostalgic and modern. Their most iconic creation is Marshall, a cute marshmallow-like character with a mischievous yet lovable personality and it work often features soft, rounded shapes, intricate patterns, and dreamlike color palettes, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder. In addition to toys, 64 Colors has worked on illustrations, prints, apparel, and branding projects, bringing their signature art style to various mediums. Their work has gained a strong following in the designer toy and pop art communities, appealing to collectors who love quirky, nostalgic, and highly stylized characters