Printing Services Offered:
- Fine Art Giclée Prints
- Presentation Prints
- Transparencies for Screen Printing
- Duratrans Prints/signage
- Retouching and Restoration
Note: All digital files must be compatible with Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud
Why I use Epson Papers
While paper choice can affect a finished print in a big way, the reality is that image quality is probably affected by other issues to a much greater degree. Too often, the papers we each believe “to be the best” is based solely on what others have said, or on what we’ve had experience with, but “best” is a subjective term to be sure.
I have chosen to focus my use on Epson papers, and specifically their Hot Press and Cold Press matte papers. I’ve chosen these because of the dynamic range available, the contrast of the paper, and the stability of the print.
A primary concern about all matte paper injet prints, is the ease with which they scratch, or show marks especially in dark areas of the print. This happens on all papers. In my tests, Epson papers display this problem less than others I tested with, and this is consistent with much research I did looking at what others have said about this.
Perhaps, more important than the paper itself, is the time spent calibrating the computer, the monitor and the printer together, so that what one sees on a monitor is produced in the finished print as closely as possible.
I have been working with other papers, such as the more sustainable plant-based papers from Hahnemühle. I’m happy discuss printing for you on these papers.
Fine Art Giclée Prints
Up to 24” wide prints on fine art paper or canvas with museum-quality ink from your digital file.
What is a Giclée print? This is a good article which explains the difference between Giclée and digital prints. I offer both, but recommend Giclée prints for all artwork reproductions or archival photographic images.
Giclée Paper choices:
- Epson Exhibition Satin Canvas (acid free cotton poly blend, satin finish suitable for stretching)
- Epson Hot Press Bright (smooth matte 100% cotton fiber fine art paper)
- Other papers may be available by request
Minimum paper size: 8.5” x 11” (.65 sq ft)
Single print pricing:
Canvas $16.00/sq ft
HotPress $15.00/sq ft
Other papers $25/sq ft (estimate)
Prints are made to look as close to the color and density as the digital file presented. Price does not include color correction or other digital manipulation.
25% discount for 2 or more prints of the same image (same size and paper)
Giclée Printing with proofs:
To achieve the best color match, I offer proof prints and make adjustments based on your feedback. I offer prices which include either 1 or 2 proof prints. I’ll make a proof, provide it to a customer, and then based on feedback, am able to lighten/darken or adjust the color. The price includes the proof(s) as well as the finished print. For example, for a 2 proof print, you would actually receive 3 prints- the 2 proofs as well as the final print.
Printing with Proof pricing:
1 proof +final print
- Canvas $22/sq ft
- HotPress $20/sq ft
2 proofs +final print
- Canvas $28.00/sq ft
- HotPress $24.00/sq ft
Additional color correction, retouching and other digital manipulation available at additional costs.
Presentation/Digital Prints
Paper choices:
- Epson Double Weight Presentation Paper
- Epson Single Weight Presentation Paper
- Up to 24” wide any length: $2.00/sq ft
- Up to 13” x 19” (requires a 1/2” border) $ 1.00/ ea (currently single weight presentation only)
Screen Print Transparency Prices
8.5” x 11” transparencies $2.00 ea
13” x 19” transparencies $4.00 ea
Roll film- Any width up to 24” $8.00/sq ft
Duratrans BackLit Media
Translucent, full-color poster prints designed to be inserted into a backlit lightbox frame, or window, so that the poster lights up in vivid color.
$14.00/ sq ft
Minimum charge is 1 sq ft
Digital Retouching and Restoration
In-computer work such as retouching, manipulation, color correction, or restoration. $150/ hr billed by the 1/4 hr.