Art printing

Paper, inks, frames and care: what to know about an art print.

How to Care for Your Art Prints

Light, humidity, hands and framing materials: the four things that most affect an art print over time, and simple habits that keep it in…

Giclée sounds exclusive, but it is an unregulated term for high-quality inkjet printing. What it usually means, what it does not, and what to…

The same image changes with the paper: its texture, shade of white, weight and how it takes ink. What each quality means for fine…

From file to finished print: how digital fine art printing works, and the roles played by colour management, inks, paper and the final hand…

Direct sun fades colour; damp ripples and spots paper. Simple ways to protect art prints from sunlight and moisture at home, with no promises…

Sharpness, gradients, colour, blacks, paper and finish: six signs you can check yourself to tell a carefully made art print from an ordinary one.

Art print, poster, fine art print, original print: four terms that are often confused. What each usually means, and the questions to ask before…

Sheen, depth of black, glare and touch: what separates matte from satin paper in an art print, and which finish suits each artwork and…

Wood, metal or colour; slim or wide; with or without a mount: how to frame art prints so the frame supports the work without…

From A5 to A0 and 30 × 40 to 70 × 100 cm: common art print sizes, aspect ratios, inch equivalents, and why proportion…