The Stackhouse Blog

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

May 11, 2022

How To Prepare for Your First Art Show or Exhibit

This article provides helpful tips for artists preparing for their first art show or exhibit. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the audience, choosing the best pieces (not just personal favorites), sticking to an overarching theme, planning the given area, focusing on small polish details, preparing the online presence, promoting the presence at the show or exhibit, and not being afraid to socialize with the audience. The article mentions The Stackhouse as a provider of art printing services.

July 18, 2022

Ways To Maximize Your Photography Exhibit’s Success

Maximizing the success of your photography exhibit involves establishing a theme, selecting your best work, tailoring your invitation list, marketing and promoting the event, creating relationships with manufacturers, and owning your craft. At The Stackhouse, we specialize in premium photo printing using archival pigment inks and inkjet technology to ensure your photographs shine and make a lasting impact.

July 20, 2022

3 Ways To Prevent Canvas Prints From Fading

To prevent canvas prints from fading, it's important to keep them away from humid and damp environments, avoid direct sunlight exposure, and protect them from extreme heat. Sealing prints with a giclee gloss coating provides added protection. At The Stackhouse, we offer custom rolled canvas prints to ensure your images can be transported without damage.

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.

July 27, 2022

Why Is Canvas So Popular for Art Reproductions?

Art reproduction on canvas has become popular due to its attractive finishes, life-long durability, straightforward hanging system, modest pricing, and easy customization. Canvas prints utilize high-quality materials and can withstand wear and tear, making them suitable for both personal and professional use. The Stackhouse offers canvas prints mounted to sturdy backing for long-lasting reproduction.

August 4, 2022

The Most Common Materials Used in Giclee Printing

Giclee printing stands out from other printing techniques due to the use of high-quality materials. The process involves professional inkjet printers, archival paper, archival ink, and sharp digital images. Archival paper is durable and acid-free, while archival ink has a longer lifespan and superior color tone. The Stackhouse offers art printing services to ensure the highest quality prints with no compromise on fine details.

August 10, 2022

Should You Frame Canvas Prints? Here’s What To Consider

When deciding whether to frame your canvas prints, consider your personal aesthetic and the intention behind your project. Stretched canvases are extended over stretcher bars, while unstretched canvases can be displayed as-is or framed for an elevated look. Framed canvas prints offer a refined, polished look with a floating illusion, while unframed canvas prints make a bold statement. The Stackhouse provides high-quality loose canvas prints using museum-quality materials and inks.

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.

August 23, 2022

The Difference Between Photography Prints & Fine Art Prints

Understanding the difference between photography prints and fine art prints is crucial for artists and photographers. Photography prints involve transforming digital files into physical prints using specific printing processes. There are different types of photography prints, including paper, metal, and canvas. On the other hand, fine art prints are made with high-quality inkjet printers and materials to achieve sophisticated illustrations. Fine art prints encompass various printmaking techniques, such as engraving, etching, woodcut, lithography, and digital printing. The materials used in fine art prints, including fine art paper, are carefully chosen to ensure longevity and quality. The Stackhouse offers professional printing services to help artists and photographers showcase their work at its best.