Explore Our PRINT Services
Penny had a hard time finding a good print service that offered prints at a decent price so she created her own local print service with a high quality scanner, printer, and archival paper. She puts the prints in acid-free sleeves with a matte board backing. The majority of prints are made with baryta fine art quality paper unless you request otherwise. The prints were so successful that she wanted to offer other local artists the same option and at a much lower price than most vendors.
Prices are as follows:
5×7 and 4×6 prints are $3 each
8×10, 11×14, and 11×17 are $7 each
Just fill out the form below and upload your artwork photos. If the photos are too large for the website, then email her the photos with a clear title. You can submit up to five paintings per submission. Order fulfillment is usually within 5 days. A huge inventory is not kept onsite. Slight delay if we need to restock.
TIPS FOR BETTER PRINTS
Most artists don’t like being told what to do with their art, and I am the same way. It’s YOUR art, YOUR rules, right?! This list is intended to only help make the art print process easier. Here are some ways to streamline the process before ink hits the paper.
· If you use a square canvas (which is a 1:1 aspect ratio), your print will have to be cropped to make it fit into a rectangle if you order 5x7, 8x10, or 11x14 (which is 2:3, 3:4, or 4:5 aspect ratio). Another option besides cropping is shrinking your art down and using white borders. Occasionally, you may end up with both, a shrunken image AND borders just to make it fit. When I receive a digital file, it may look fine in print preview mode, but when printed things get cut off. To remedy this, it takes cropping. Yes, you can paint a square canvas, just remember, if you choose to make prints of it, the print may need modification. If you would prefer square prints to capture the entire image, let me know in advance so the proper supplies can be stocked.
· I have learned so much when I started doing my own prints. This is a big one! If you can, plan your painting before paint hits the canvas. Imagine your canvas will have a frame on it so the main subject of the artwork stops far before the edge of the canvas. When you have prints made of the art, it will be perfectly centered and nothing will be cut off at the edge of the canvas. If you take the meticulous time to paint something, I want to make sure we can capture it on your prints, too! This will also help when you go to frame your work.
· If you use gold leaf, glitter, metallic paints, or anything that is reflective, it will not capture a true image of that in print. Occasionally, a good digital image will give the indication it is there, but it is not guaranteed to translate the same way. Sometimes glitter just looks like specks.
· When taking a digital image of your final artwork, hang your art flat on the wall. Do not tip or angle the art piece. Perspective and angles can make cropping difficult. If you use paper, make sure it is flat and not curling before photos are made. Avoid cell phone cameras, if possible, because of debris/scratches on lenses. Try to get as high resolution as possible to avoid pixelation.
· If you scan your art, remember that large paintings make great smaller prints. Small paintings don’t as much. When blowing up small paintings, everything including canvas threads become magnified and super obvious.
· Varnish paintings after your digital photos especially if you use high gloss varnish. Indirect, diffused light from two sides will help reduce glare. You may need to experiment with several pictures to make sure “white spots” don’t appear on your photos as glare will easily transfer to the print, as well as debris on the canvas. Soft boxes or umbrella lights may also help reduce glare. I know several photographers who would be willing to help you take digital photos of your work, if you need it. Let me know.
· Remember, I will not edit the colors of your paintings, unless it prints horribly wrong compared to your digital image. The most I will do is crop and make things fit. I will not photo edit your artwork. The pictures you send is what gets printed. I want to preserve the integrity of your art.
· If you want something specifically printed landscape or portrait style, please let me know when placing your order. I will do my best to accommodate.
· I’m working on developing a new system to take orders so it’s easier for y’all. Also, I have ordered sample papers so you can now choose your papers too. Baryta is a thick mil & my first choice so I have plenty on hand, but now you will have more options. Stay tuned for more changes!
Penny