Computer technology has impacted everything in our daily lives, including the creation of art. Modern printers combine with new and old media to provide a variety of new methods in the presentation of fine art. The dizzying array of options may seem daunting to the newcomer or traditional artist. Here are some of the most popular digital printmaking products in use today.
Giclee Prints
Giclee Prints and Giclee on Canvas and Digital Canvas Murals
High quality inkjet printers provide the basis for the giclée printing process. While similar to everyday printers in principal, inkjet printers used to produce giclée on canvas printing make use of fade resistant inks and high quality paper to produce art in a wide array of sizes. Digital Canvas Murals are one practical application of the giclée printing process. Typical giclée printing includes the creation of reproductions of scanned art, high quality prints of photographs and computer-generated art.
Fine Art Reproductions on Fine Art Papers
Fine Art Paper
Fine art papers such as Hahnemuhle German Etching, Entrada Bright by Moab, and Hot Press Bright White by Epson allow for the faithful reproduction of original works of art. Hahnemuhle German Etching paper, a favorite of many artists, provides a surface found on a traditional artists papers, making it ideal for reproductions. These high-quality papers let you distribute your artwork to a wider audience in a short period of time.
Pleximounts or “Diasec”
New materials such as acrylic glass provide new presentation methods for your artwork. Diasec describes the process of face mounting pictures on an acrylic surface using an optically clear adhesive. The properties of acrylic make the colors brighter and the image shaper in pleximounts. Combined with printing on glossy or metallic papers, the diasec process produces unique works of art with a very modern look.
Image By Daria Alfonso, Printed on Premium Luster Paper
Fine art Printing For Photographers
High-quality printers combined with photographic paper have expanded the traditional photographer’s options beyond the dark room. Premium luster paper yields prints used by professional event and wedding photographers. Glossy photo paper works well for everyday pictures and provides the results once only available from a photo lab. Photographs that don’t require a glossy surface do well on an enhanced matte paper, which provides excellent color saturation and preserves highlights and shadows. While semigloss is frequently favored for scenic images or large displays.
Wall Decor Murals and Backlight Displays using Photo Tex
Photo Tex works well for both indoor and outdoor murals and displays. Photo Tex is a printable adhesive fabric designed to withstand time, provide durability and works on most surfaces. The adhesive may be used more than once, allowing you to display the same Photo Tex print more than once in different locations.
These five popular formats are only the beginning of the possibilities. Contact us today to explore the opportunities for displaying your artwork in a new and high-quality media.
