Guide For Choosing The Best Media Type

Choosing the right media type for your art prints can be transformative.

It's about finding a perfect balance that brings out your artwork's essence, vibrancy, and details, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and longevity.

At The Stackhouse Printery, we offer a curated selection of fine art, photo paper, and canvas media, each providing unique advantages to cater to your artistic needs and vision. Here's a guide to help you navigate our various media types and understand their distinct features, pros, and cons to make the best choice for your art.

Giclee Fine Art Media

Hot Press Bright

Pros:

• Smooth surface, ideal for highly detailed prints and artwork.
• Excellent color accuracy and vibrancy.
• Best for photographic and fine art reproductions.

• Less texture, might not be ideal for artworks that benefit from a more tactile surface.

Cold Press bright

Pros:

• Textured surface, great for adding depth to artworks.
• Durable and handles saturation well.
• Ideal for watercolor reproductions or original digital art.

Cons:

• The texture might interfere with very detailed or photographic images.

Photo Rag

Pros:

• Versatile, with a fine texture.
• Excellent color reproduction and detail clarity.
• Suitable for both black and white, and color prints.

Cons:

• Might be less suitable for images requiring high gloss finishes.

William Turner

Pros:

• Highly textured, mimicking traditional etching paper.
• Adds a historical or fine art touch to prints.
• Excellent for reproducing traditional artworks.

Cons:

• Less suitable for photographic or contemporary art prints.

Photo Paper Media

Luster Photo Paper

Pros:

• Smooth surface, ideal for highly detailed prints and artwork.
• Excellent color accuracy and vibrancy.
• Best for photographic and fine art reproductions.

Cons:

• Less texture, might not be ideal for artworks that benefit from a more tactile surface.

Glossy Photo Paper

Pros:

• High shine finish, enhancing colors and sharpness.
• Makes the image pop with vibrancy.

Cons:

• Prone to fingerprints and glare.

Metallic Photo Paper Glossy

Pros:

• Unique metallic shine, adding dimension.
• Rich, vibrant colors and sharp details.

Cons:

• Best suited for specific themes and photos due to its distinctive finish.

Photo Matt Fibre

Pros:

• Soft, non-reflective finish.
• Good for detailed and high resolution images.

Cons:

• Colors might appear less vibrant compared to gloss finishes.

Canvas Media

Matte Canvas

Pros:

• Reduces glare, versatile for various lighting conditions.
• Texture adds depth to images.

Cons:

• Less color vibrancy compared to satin or glossy finishes.

Satin Canvas

Pros:

• Slight sheen that enhances color vibrancy.

Cons:

• Might show slight glare under strong lighting.

By understanding each media type's distinct characteristics, advantages, and limitations, you can select the one that resonates with your artistic intent and presentation goals. When choosing, consider the ambiance you wish to create, the details you aim to highlight, and the emotions you aspire to evoke.

At The Stackhouse Printery, we're here to elevate your artwork, providing the media as a befitting canvas for your creative expressions.