The crystal images we have used in our art works are all from Dr Emoto's laboratory photographs. These are the actual crystals formed after the relevant concentrated thoughts were directed at the water. We chose to work with these images and to make them into the amazing artworks you see on our site because of the powerful sentiments they represent.

Chi Of Love

Eternity

Prayer

Happiness

Honesty

Hope

Love & Gratitude

Love For Humanity

Reverence

Prosperity

Truth

Wisdom

All these crystal images are copyright IHM and are used under strict and exclusive licence to Authentic Aquarius Limited (except Japan).

WHAT DOES GICLÉE MEAN?

The word giclée (jhee-clay) is derived from the French verb 'Gicler' meaning 'to squirt or spray.'

WHEN WAS GICLÉE DEVELOPED?

The process was started in the early 1990's when musician Graham Nash (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young fame) and his associate Mac Holbert pioneered new ways of using the Iris inkjet printer. Nash and Holbert discovered how to take these machines which were originally developed for digital graphic proofing and adapted them to be used for digital fine art printing.

WHAT IS A GICLÉE PRINT?

Giclée prints are reproductions of original art, created from a digitised image. They are then printed with the highest quality pigment based inks on specialised printmaking paper or canvas. The image is sprayed onto the canvas at a rate of one million droplets of ink per second, giving an apparent visual resolution of over 1800 dots per inch. To make a large size giclée a master printer requires nearly two hours to create just one artwork. The quality is so good that giclée's are commonly found in museums and art galleries.

ARE AUTHENTIC AQUARIUS' GICLÉES MASS PRODUCED?

No, our Giclée paintings are individually produced to order.

HOW ARE THE PICTURES CREATED?

All our pictures are original works. All are inspired by the beauty of the crystals themselves and are designed to present them in a way that maximises their impact and influence on the observer. Some are created from original highest quality photographs, usually taken by the artists themselves, and some are created entirely in the digital domain and utilise a wide range of hand-applied techniques in their creation.

From initial proof-of-concept idea, through development, colour testing and preparation for print, one series of images can take up to 3 months to create.

Our pictures are produced individually at each size, so that maximum 300 DPI resolution is maintained in the largest print sizes. The Giclée print process is virtually 'resolution-less' in that it is impossible to spot ANY pixelation on any of our images, unless it is part of the design.

WHAT DOES GALLERY WRAPPED MEAN?

Gallery wrapped means that the printed canvas is stretched onto a high quality deep mortise jointed wooden frame. The canvass is wrapped around the edges of the frame and fixed to the reverse. As the picture continues around the edges of the frame this gives a contemporary look that does not require a picture frame, it is therefore ready to hang.

INTERIOR DESIGN: TO WHAT ENVIRONMENTS ARE THE PICTURES PARTICULARLY SUITED?

Our pictures are designed so that they are equally effective in the home, in an office environment, on public display, and even at gallery exhibitions.

Most of our chosen colours are very bold and saturated which is designed to bring out the energy and radiance of the crystals, which makes the pictures as a whole natural centerpieces of any display or room, rather than objects that blend unobtrusively into the background - our images are meant to be seen, and add beauty and vibrancy to any environment.

WHAT LIGHTING IS BEST FOR THE PICTURES?

The prints work well, and look good under normal household bulbs, halogen bulbs, and spotlights, though heat generating lights should be kept away from the immediate vicinity of the picture. However, if you can place a picture where the sun will catch it, you will find that the colours spring to life even more, and that the images radiate a spectacular intensity that is well worth seeing.

DO THE PRINTS LOOK LIKE THE PICTURES I SEE ON SCREEN?

Yes, they do. We have worked extremely hard and conducted exhaustive tests to establish a print system that matches the vibrancy of the on-screen files. We tried many times before we succeeded and found the perfect print delivery system. The combination of ultra bright white artists canvas as a substrate and highest quality giclée printing gives you what we can honestly say is an exceptional print. However all monitors display colour slightly differently, and although ours are professionally calibrated, it is of course possible that the colours in the paintings may differ slightly from what you see on screen.

We appreciate that in our gallery it is simply not possible to show you a picture with as much dramatic effect as it appears on a framed picture a meter wide. For this reason, and especially with our larger images, they are, in fact, rather MORE impressive than they appear on screen. We have tried to show the sometimes vast amounts of detail in a selection of our images by providing close-up preview pictures along side those of the picture as a whole.

DOES THE GICLÉE HAVE A PROTECTIVE COATING?

Yes, the Giclées are coated with a durable acrylic varnish. This means that they will not scratch, yellow or fade over time.

HOW DO I CLEAN AND LOOK AFTER MY PAINTING?

You clean your painting very gently with warm water and a lint free cloth. It is advisable not to hang your new painting over a direct heat source, such as a radiator.

HOW WILL MY PICTURE BE PACKAGED?

Your gallery wrapped picture will be bubble wrapped and then secured in a wooden frame, the whole thing is then put inside a strong cardboard outer case. The rolled canvasses are shipped rolled and packed in a durable cardboard tube with strong retaining fixings.

HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DR EMOTO'S WORK WITH WATER CRYSTALS?

You can find out everything you want to know about Dr Emoto and his fascinating work by logging on to his website, which is www.hado.com

WHAT MAKES A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION?

Well, as we are new we have had to guess what you might want to know. So please feel free to ask us any questions, that way they can become real frequently asked questions!

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Newsletter

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The Authentic Aquarius Team

Here on our web site we are introducing the revolutionary work of internationally renowned Japanese scientist Dr. Masaru Emoto. Dr Emoto has discovered that molecules of water are affected by our thoughts, words and feelings. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, his message is one of personal health, global environmental renewal, and a practical plan for peace; that starts with each one of us. Dr Emoto has written several books including Messages from Water, The Hidden Messages in Water, The True Power of Water and the Secret Life of Water.

Spherics Multimedia have been officially creating since 2004, but have over 40 combined years of experience in their many fields of expertise which include graphic design, photography, web development, 3D, digital art, audio production, and musical direction services.

Spherics specialise in providing high-technology media solutions that are completely transparent to the end-user, who will experience only the design, atmosphere, and intended look & feel of the project, but will still have unlimited and intuitive access to the latest web functionality.

With the emphasis firmly on exceptional quality, and hi-end design style, Spherics are dedicated to creating utterly immersive multimedia experiences for all levels of presentation, be they online or in any other format.

Point101 is an innovative company that focuses on making photography a more exciting and interactive experience. We are the only company of our kind and offer a host of unique products and services; ranging from bespoke printing to luxurious photography holidays.

Point101 is based in London and was founded in 2003 as a contemporary online gallery. We exhibit fresh, innovative art by emerging young photographers at an affordable price.

We believe that art should be accessible to everyone, not only to buy and enjoy in your own home but also to help stimulate your own creative potential.

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Alternatives is a place of inspiration, wellbeing and community in the heart of London.

We host Monday talks at St James's Church, Piccadilly and weekend workshops in spirituality, creativity, wellbeing and self development.

Since 1982, we have welcomed the most well-known names in the Mind Body Spirit world.

We are dedicated to the exploration of diverse ways of living and being.

We honour all spiritual traditions and welcome people of all cultures.

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The images and designs used on the Authentic Aquarius website are the property of Authentic Aquarius Limited or their respective copyright owners and are used by Authentic Aquarius Limited with express Licence and Authorisation. You must not use, reproduce, modify or distribute images, any part of images or content by any means or form. All water crystal images are copyright of IHM Japan - Hado organisation. Exclusive global rights have been licensed to Authentic Aquarius Limited (excluding Japan) for use of the water crystal images exclusively in these giclée art works.

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