Professional support for artists and photographers who want their work reproduced accurately, consistently, and at exhibition standard.
Support
This service bridges the gap between digital file and finished print. It focuses on colour accuracy, material selection, workflow control, and long-term consistency — not just “printing a file.”
What This Service Covers
File Assessment & Pre-Flight
Before anything goes to press, your artwork is checked for:
- Resolution suitability at intended size
- Colour space and profile issues
- Black point and shadow detail loss
- Highlight clipping
- Banding or compression artefacts
- Scaling problems for large formats
You receive clear feedback and, where needed, a corrected working file.
Colour Accuracy & Matching
Accurate colour is controlled, not guessed.
- Soft proofing on calibrated monitors
- ICC profile guidance
- Test strips before full production
- Adjustments for paper white and ink behaviour
- Controlled reprint consistency for future editions
If you’re selling limited editions, consistency matters more than speed.
Paper & Substrate Selection
The material defines the print.
We guide you through:
- Smooth cotton rag vs textured fine art papers
- Matte vs baryta surfaces
- Bright white vs natural white base tones
- Paper choice based on artwork style (illustration vs photography vs abstract)
Brands typically include, Hahnemühle and Canson
Each behaves differently with pigment ink and tonal range.
Edition Planning & Consistency
For artists selling work commercially:
- Edition size strategy
- Archival material selection
- Certificate of authenticity guidance
- Consistent batch production
- File archiving for future reprints
You don’t want version 1 and version 12 to look different.
Scanning & Artwork Digitisation
If your work starts as physical media:
- High-resolution capture
- Controlled lighting
- Colour-managed workflow
- Texture and surface retention
- Restoration where required
Digitisation quality determines print quality.
Exhibition & Commercial Advice
Practical advice on:
- Sizing strategy for gallery walls
- Border styles and print margins
- Framing considerations
- Mounting options
- Pricing structure vs production cost
This is production-focused consultancy, not generic art advice.
Who This Is For
The Artist
- Artists preparing their first exhibition
- Galleries requiring repeatable quality
- Creative agencies needing fine art standard output
- If colour accuracy and material choice affect your reputation, this service is relevant.
- Illustrators moving into limited editions
- Photographers launching print sales
If colour accuracy and material choice affect your reputation, this service is relevant.
Process
- Initial discussion (project goals, output size, use case)
- File review or artwork assessment
- Paper sampling if required
- Test strip approval
- Final production
No assumptions. No guesswork.
Why It Matters
A fine art print fails in three places:
- Poor file preparation
- Incorrect paper choice
- Uncontrolled colour workflow
Artist Support & Print Consultancy removes those variables.
FAQ
What we get asked most!
No. It applies to online print sales, gallery supply, portfolio development, licensing, and commercial reproduction. If the printed result represents your brand or reputation, structured print consultancy reduces risk.
We archive finalised master files, lock paper choice, and use controlled production settings. This ensures that print 1 and print 25 match. Consistency is essential if you are selling signed or numbered editions.
Yes. We provide high-resolution scanning and colour-managed capture for paintings, drawings, and mixed media. The goal is to retain tonal range, detail, and surface character so prints remain faithful to the original.
We aim for perceptual accuracy under controlled lighting conditions. Exact spectral matches are not always possible due to differences between pigment ink, paper base tone, and the original medium. Test strips allow refinement before committing to full production.
Not always. Viewing distance matters more than a fixed DPI number. A 1-metre print viewed at distance does not require the same pixel density as a small framed piece. We assess resolution relative to final size and intended display context.
We use calibrated monitors, controlled lighting, ICC profiles specific to each paper, and test strips before full production. Fine art papers from manufacturers such as Hahnemühle and Canson behave differently, so adjustments are made for each material.
We use calibrated monitors, controlled lighting, ICC profiles specific to each paper, and test strips before full production. Fine art papers from manufacturers such as Hahnemühle and Canson behave differently, so adjustments are made for each material.
Working in the wrong colour space and trusting an uncalibrated display. Files built in sRGB and viewed on a bright consumer monitor often print darker and flatter than expected. Proper profiling and controlled brightness prevent this.
Possibly. A file that looks correct on your screen may not translate accurately to pigment ink on cotton paper. We check resolution at final size, colour space, shadow detail, highlight clipping, and scaling issues. Most “print-ready” files still benefit from controlled proofing before edition production.
Yes. We use colour-managed workflows to maintain consistency across repeat orders and editions.
Yes. We offer print fulfilment options for artists selling online, including white-label packaging and direct shipping to customers.
Yes, provided you hold the appropriate rights to the artwork.
Yes. Certificates of authenticity are available on request and are provided as a costed service.
Yes. We can assist with consistent print runs, paper selection, and edition management.
Yes. We regularly work with artists, illustrators, photographers, and galleries.
At this time, we specialise in print production only, but we’re happy to recommend local framers if needed.