We've been accustomed to traditional paintings made with acrylics or oils, but did you know that many collectors and art lovers seek out digital print versions too? Here we discuss fine art prints (not to be confused with lithography and screen printing) and explore if this digital alternative is worth hanging on our walls.
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Printmaking is as meticulous a task as any other forms of art. It takes precision, creativity, the right tools and mediums, and definitely a little dose of ingenuity. Widely recognised printing methods like woodblock printing, lithography (printing from stone or metal plates), screen printing (which uses stencils), and more, have all given us some of the most important and covetable artworks. Likewise, digital printing has not only elevated this technique to a different level of technology but it has also helped artists immortalise their masterpieces.
Prints of fine art are digital copies of original paintings or photographs which often come in limited runs and are signed by the artist his or herself.
The Process
For artists, to get an excellent print of their works they must rely on imaging experts and photographers. Accuracy of colours, hues, light balance, saturation and paper quality must be taken into consideration. Under carefully controlled lighting conditions, the artwork gets photographed using high-resolution digital cameras. The photo then gets post-processed to achieve the optimal output. Retouches and adjustments by the artist may be also made if necessary to further enhance the piece.
