How to Read an Art Print Product Description
Paper or image size, weight, finish, inks, edition, framing and delivery: how to read an art print's specifications, compare with care and spot vagueness.
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Ideas for living with art
Guides, essays and references on choosing, hanging and understanding art prints.
Print on Demand vs Curated Art Prints
Print-on-demand platforms, studios printing to order, open runs and limited editions: how each model works, its strengths, and what to ask before you buy.
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How to Reduce Glare on Framed Art
A framed print opposite a window can turn into a mirror. How to reduce glare by choosing the right wall, angle, lighting and type…
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How to Store Unframed Art Prints
Acid-free folders, tissue, polyester sleeves and a stable spot: how to store unframed prints without creases or ripples, and flatten one that came rolled.
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Glass vs Acrylic for Framing Art Prints
Glass resists scratches better; acrylic is lighter and does not shatter into shards. How to choose between them by size, location, glare and protection.
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What Is a Mount Board? Matting Art Prints Explained
A mount gives a print room to breathe and keeps it off the glass. What a mount board is, why it matters for display…
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How to Measure an Art Print Before Buying a Frame
Paper size, image size, border, rebate and mount aperture: how to measure an art print step by step so you buy the right frame…
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Paper Weight Explained for Art Prints
GSM tells you how heavy paper is, not everything about it. What paper weight means, how it differs from thickness and stiffness, and common…
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RGB vs CMYK for Art Prints
RGB is the colour of screens, CMYK of many printing presses. What they mean, why some colours cannot be printed, and what colour profiles…
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Image Resolution for Art Prints: What You Need to Know
Pixels, PPI and viewing distance: how to work out the resolution an art print needs to look sharp, with A3 and 50 × 70…
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Figurative vs Abstract Art: How They Differ
Figurative art shows what we recognise; abstract art works with form and colour. How they differ, the shades in between, and how to choose…
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