Gallery wrapped prints have the canvas wrapped around wood stretcher bars and are ready to hang. We offer several different stretcher bar depths to meet your needs. All gallery wrapped canvases are hand-sprayed with an archival UV coating of your choice and come with a wired back.
Rolled canvas prints are flat canvases that are not wrapped around stretcher bars. Ideal for shipping to clients who would rather save on postage costs and have canvases wrapped at their locale, or if you are going to mount the canvas to board or another substrate. Hand-sprayed with an archival UV coating of your choice.
Each of the matte smooth papers we offer has little to no texture, making them perfect for a wide range of imagery as they provide a blank canvas, as it were, to show off your artwork. Papers come in a variety of brightness and thickness to meet your needs. We suggest a heavier weight paper when making limited edition prints.
Ideal for watercolors, pastels, and charcoal imagery, our matte textured papers so perfectly mimic ‘real’ watercolor paper that it’s nearly impossible to tell that your print is a reproduction. We offer papers ranging from moderately to heavily textured to meet your needs.
These papers bring a slight sheen to your imagery and work very well with portraiture and landscape photography. They range from smooth, pearlized surfaces to moderately textured gloss surfaces that highlight saturated colors and high contrast black and white images. Our satin and pearl papers have the least reflective properties, while luster and baryta papers are glossier.
Our Baryta papers offer an amazing old school look and feel of a traditional silver print. Very reminiscent of early 20th and mid-century photographic papers, these Baryta papers are made with a special coating of barium sulfate that is used with photographs developed in a traditional darkroom. The textured, glossy surface adds loads of depth and offers some of the best color pop for your imagery.
Truly unique, these metallic papers add depth and brilliance to your imagery. The metallic pearl has a soft, smooth pearlized surface while the metallic silver will enhance any blue tones in your print. Metallic papers don’t work for all images, however, so you may want to talk to us prior to placing an order.
Gloss papers most closely resemble photographs that are printed in traditional darkrooms. The highly reflective, resin-coated surface allows your imagery to pop - especially high contrast and black and white photography. Best for times when you need your colors to be deeply saturated and sharp.
Every project begins differently. Whether you have original artwork or a digital file ready for printing, Craft Giclée helps guide you through the process.
Original paintings, drawings, watercolors, mixed-media artwork, and other physical pieces must first be converted into a high-resolution digital master before they can be reproduced.
Professional artwork capture is more than simply photographing an artwork. It is a carefully controlled process of recording the color, detail, tonal range, texture, and visual character of the original piece to create a file suitable for archival fine art printing.
At Craft Giclée, original artwork is captured using professional photographic equipment and controlled studio lighting designed to accurately reproduce the characteristics of each piece.
Every artwork is evaluated individually to determine the appropriate capture approach based on:
Careful capture and file preparation provide the foundation for accurate reproduction across fine art prints, limited editions, exhibitions, publications, licensing, and future production needs.
The resulting digital master file becomes the foundation for creating consistent archival fine art prints while preserving the important details and characteristics of the original artwork.
If you would like Craft Giclée to professionally capture your artwork, learn more about our artwork capture process and how we prepare original pieces for fine art reproduction.
If your artwork has already been professionally photographed, scanned, or created digitally, you can begin your project by supplying your own image file.
Craft Giclée works with artists, photographers, illustrators, and creative professionals who already have a digital master file prepared for fine art reproduction.
Before printing, every file is carefully reviewed to ensure it is suitable for the requested print size, selected paper or canvas, and final presentation. We evaluate resolution, image quality, color information, and overall file quality to help achieve the best possible result.
A successful fine art print begins with a properly prepared image file. For the best results, submit the highest-quality version of your artwork available.
Recommended file guidelines:
An image resolution of approximately 300–355 PPI (pixels per inch) is recommended for many fine art applications, providing excellent detail and sharpness. Larger prints may require different resolution depending on artwork detail, viewing distance, and final presentation.
The width and height you enter when ordering should match the proportions of your artwork file whenever possible. Matching the original artwork ratio helps prevent unwanted cropping and ensures the composition remains true to the original piece.
Many popular fine art print sizes are based on standard framing proportions, making it easier to create a finished presentation.
| Artwork Proportion | Common Print Sizes |
|---|---|
| 2:3 Ratio | 4×6, 8×12, 12×18, 16×24, 20×30, 24×36 |
| 3:4 Ratio | 6×8, 9×12, 12×16, 18×24, 24×32, 30×40 |
| 4:5 Ratio | 8×10, 16×20, 24×30, 32×40 |
| Square | 8×8, 12×12, 16×16, 20×20, 24×24 |
| Panoramic | 10×20, 12×24, 16×32, 20×40 |
If your artwork does not match one of these common proportions, the image may require cropping or a custom print size. If you are unsure about the best dimensions for your artwork, we are happy to review your file and help determine the best option.
A digital image viewed on a monitor does not always represent how it will appear as a finished print. The selected paper or canvas can influence color, contrast, detail, texture, and overall presentation.
For limited editions, exhibition work, or first-time printing on a new media, we strongly recommend a physical proof before final production. A proof allows you to evaluate your artwork on the actual selected paper or canvas and make any final adjustments before completing the order.
Approved production files may be retained for future orders, helping maintain consistency across additional prints and editions.
Once your file is prepared, browse our available papers and canvases and select the media that best complements your artwork.
Enter your desired print dimensions, making sure they match the proportions of your image, upload your file, and provide any additional project notes.
Your file will be reviewed before production begins to ensure it is properly prepared for the selected media and final presentation.
Every artwork project is different. Some artists have an original piece that needs to be captured, while others already have a digital file and need help determining the best way to reproduce it.
Craft Giclée can help guide you through the process, including:
With decades of experience working with artwork, artists, and professional art services, we can help you determine the best approach for your project.
If you are unsure where to begin, contact us and we will help guide you through the next steps.
Every project follows a structured workflow designed to maintain accuracy from the original artwork or digital file through the finished print.
We begin by evaluating the artwork, file, or reproduction requirements.
This includes reviewing:
This initial review helps determine the best approach for capture, file preparation, materials, and proofing.
Original artwork requires a high-resolution digital capture before it can be reproduced.
Our capture process creates a digital master file designed specifically for fine art printing, preserving important characteristics such as color, detail, tonal range, and surface qualities.
Existing digital files are reviewed for resolution, color profile, image dimensions, and print suitability before production.
The printing surface is an important part of the finished artwork.
Different papers and canvases affect the appearance of color, contrast, texture, and detail. Smooth papers, textured fine art papers, photographic finishes, and canvas each create a different presentation.
We help select materials based on the artwork, image characteristics, and intended use.
Proofing allows the artwork and selected material to be reviewed before final production.
A proof can help evaluate:
For limited editions, exhibitions, and important projects, proofing provides an opportunity to make adjustments before completing the final production run.
Once approved, the final print is produced using professional pigment-based printing technology on archival fine art papers or canvas.
The final production process includes:
Each print is reviewed to help ensure accurate reproduction, consistent quality, and a finished piece that reflects the original artwork.
Before beginning a project, it helps to have:
If you are unsure about any of these details, we can help guide you through the process.
Fine art reproduction is built on consistency.
Accurate artwork capture, properly prepared digital files, calibrated equipment, archival materials, and disciplined production practices all contribute to the finished print.
Rather than simply accepting uploaded files and sending them to a printer, we work with artists throughout the process to help produce reproductions that faithfully represent the original artwork while remaining consistent across future editions and reorders.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore fine art printing or already have an established body of work, we’re committed to helping you create reproductions you’ll be proud to share.
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