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Explore our latest articles on art printing, tips for artists, insights on materials, and more.

May 16, 2022

Why You Should Produce Prints of Your Artwork

Producing prints of your artwork offers several benefits, including improving your physical portfolio, reaching a wider audience, having more copies to sell, and offering adjustable sizes for different clients. By creating high-quality prints, artists can expand their reach, protect the original artwork, and generate additional income. The Stackhouse specializes in fine art printing services, ensuring the preservation of the original artwork's quality.

July 21, 2022

A Guide to Fine Art Printing: What Artists Should Know

Fine art printing, also known as giclée printing, uses archival ink and high-quality materials to create professional-grade photographs. It differs from photo printing, which reproduces photographs on light-sensitive material. There are various techniques in fine art printing, such as etchings, screen printings, lithographs, oleographs, and giclée printing. The process of creating fine art prints involves formatting files, setting image resolution, monitor calibration, sharpening images, test printing, and final printing and certification. Copyright law protects artists' intellectual property. For fine art printing needs, consider The Stackhouse as a reliable vendor.

August 18, 2022

What Separates Museum-Quality From Other Art Prints?

Museum-quality prints, also known as archival or Giclee prints, undergo a sophisticated printing method using an inkjet printer and high-quality archival ink and materials. They utilize archival ink and specialty paper, which are resistant to fading and weathering, making the prints more durable and longer lasting. Museum-quality prints may require specific framing techniques for protection and preservation. The Stackhouse offers trustworthy services for reproducing original artwork into museum-quality prints.