How do I turn my artwork into prints?

How do I turn my artwork into prints?

The first thing you need to do is to digitise your artwork i.e. create a digital file from the original canvas/sheet of paper. You can either do this yourself with the help of a good scanner or you can employ a photographer/print shop with a large scale scanner to do this for you.

Can you make money selling art prints?

Even though there is a lot of competition in the fine art marketplace, selling prints can be profitable if you do it correctly. Selling copies and digital art is one of the easiest ways artists, photographers, and illustrators can supplement their income.

What kind of paper are art prints printed on?

As a rule, art print papers are matte, cotton rag, or canvas. Red River Paper offers you the best quality products available today. We source from the top paper mills on Earth – the same mills that make Epson, Canon, and other top big name brands.

How do I print my art on canvas?

In your page set and printer options, select media type ‘canvas,’ then open the rear feed tray and the front output tray. After clicking on print, push the ‘manual feed’ button on the front of the printer when prompted, then open the front paper jam tray when prompted. Close the paper jam tray after the canvas feeds.

Can you print on drawing paper?

Therefore, we cannot technically recommend any of our art paper for inkjet or laser printing. However, many artists do run our papers through printers and are happy with the results. Sheets such as Watercolor and Bristol are fairly thick and printer models with a larger bend in the paper feed could pose an issue.

What GSM is best for art prints?

Think flyers and posters. 170-200gsm is a more weighty and sturdy paper. This is the minimum gsm we’d recommend using for fine art print. 210-300gsm is generally the weight for a more premium fine art paper.

Where to get prints made?

You can pick up your print job at The UPS Store, or the printing services professionals at The UPS Store can ship it where you need it or deliver it to you. With Mailbox Services at The UPS Store, you can also get a business or personal mailbox.

Where to buy art online?

A favorite among Real Simple ‘s editors, Minted is one of our favorite sources to buy art online from a variety of independent artists. The site lets you narrow down your search by style, medium, or color so it’s easy to find a piece in a specific size to go above your living room mantel that will match your room’s decor perfectly.

What is print artwork?

Art Prints are multiples of the same piece, created through a printmaking technique. One of the most common types of prints is the one produced by a photo-mechanical process. The image is photographically transferred from an original source and is mass reproduced. Do not confuse this with original prints.

What is copy art?

Xerox art. Xerox art (sometimes, more generically, called copy art, electrostatic art, or xerography) is an art form that began in the 1960s. Prints are created by putting objects on the glass, or platen, of a copying machine and by pressing “start” to produce an image.