The Materials
Spillway Lake in Autumn | Kananaskis Country, Alberta | 2011
Fine prints begin with fine images. Equally as important are the materials used and the care that goes into the production of each fine print. We use only the finest materials to produce our fine art prints and Mike closely monitors every step of the way. Our images are of Archival Quality to achieve the best print permanence possible.
Printing Surfaces or Substrates
We offer a few choices of printing surfaces or substrates, depending on the Client’s preference. We can recommend a particular surface if you wish, based on our experience. The following three surfaces are available: fine art paper, metallic paper and canvas.
1) Fine Art Papers
Pearl and Glossy
Traditional photographic papers.
Fine Art Rag Papers
Cotton based papers with a matte finish and varying degrees of surface texture. Some of these papers impart a more painterly effect.
Our first choice for printing are the Hahnemühle Fine Art papers, including FineArt Pearl, German Etching and William Turner. Artists have been working traditionally with these papers for more than 400 years.
Fine Art Pearl: Bright white, 100% α-cellulose, pearl-finish paper enabling impressive contrasts and pictorial depth in black and white or color photography. No “whiteners” used and guaranteed archival standards.
German Etching: White, 100% α-cellulose, heavyweight etching board with a velvety smooth, fine surface texture. Guaranteed archival standards.
William Turner: A white mat, 100% cotton, watercolor textured, mould-made paper in both look and feel. Guaranteed archival standards.
2) Metallic Paper
High gloss paper exhibiting a 3-dimensional depth quality. Silver in the paper reflects light to make the print shine with sharp detail and saturated colors.
Note: The prints made with the Fine Art Rag Papers above will come as a print only, and will be laminated with a Fine Art UV laminate in Satin, Glossy or Matte. Metallic prints are offered as prints only with no laminate.
3) Canvas - Unframed
A natural white, poly-cotton with an appreciable linen structure. Guaranteed archival standards. Print only.
Prints made from the above materials will NOT be ready to Hang. Typically we do not offer matting, mounting or framing services as these tend to be too bulky and expensive to ship. However, if you happen to live in Winnipeg, Manitoba we can assist you with framing your print from the services of Martin Dandeneau at Accent Frame. However, if you prefer a framed print, we can accommodate your wish at an additional cost.