In addition to canvas, there are a range of paper types which artists and photographers can print their work. If you are not sure which paper to start with, try several smaller prints on different stock. Also be sure to checkout our blog for some tips on choosing the best paper type for you.
If you are not sure which media or if you want to print on canvas, we recommend ordering our sample kit. It is $20 but includes a $20 credit you can apply to your first order.
Our most affordable canvas prints use high-quality Artisan Canvas by Breathing Colors. Images are printed with archival-grade Epson Ultrachrome GSX inks. The finished print has a satin (low glass level) appearance, ideally suited for both art reproductions and photographs. The superior poly-cotton blend, 2-over-1 canvas is specially engineered to create beautiful prints, providing a wide color gamut and exceptional contrast with a consistent canvas texture. Due to the durable nature of the inks, prints are both scratch and smudge-resistant without the need to be coated.
The ICC/ICM media profile file can be downloaded and used to soft proof your images before they are printed. Since different papers and printer models can yield different results, this enables artists to get closer consistency across different paper types as well as provide them the ability to adjust colors in their image to match the output of the printer. Attention MAC users. Older versions of OS may have difficulty recognizing ICM files.
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Silverada is a "silver metallic '' fine art poly-cotton blend canvas. The metallic finish comes from an optimal blend of metallic, silver, and pearlescent coating applied to the surface of the base canvas. Silverada delivers an extremely high dmax, wide color gamut, and crisp resolution without the use of optical brighteners, making this canvas highly archival. Metallic finished canvas is also greatly favored by photographers working in black and white as well as HDR photography. Artists looking for more of a metallic sheen in their tones will also find this canvas suiting to give their art that additional contrast and pop which is hard to produce on other surfaces.
Crystalline gloss canvas by Breathing Color is a 360gsm aqueous canvas that will deliver industry-leading dmax and color gamut a step above every other glossy or matte inkjet canvas available today. The Crystalline line is OBA free making it one of the most archival gloss canvas available to date.
Our true-matte canvas is a well-textured 19 mil bright white, consistent poly-cotton blend with a real matte look and feel. Utilizing newer giclee print technology, this is one of the first scratch-resistant matte canvases available in a print-on-demand environment. With an eye-popping color gamut and dmax, coupled with critical archival certification and the ability to apply a laminate hassle-free, it sets a new standard of exceptionalism in fine art and photographic printmaking. Internally, we refer to this masterful blend of artistry and engineering as "the game changer" that will capture every nuance in your images.
Self adhesive canvas for your DIY graphics projects. Repositionable on almost any clean smooth surface. 6.0 mil embossed matte white semi-rigid calendared vinyl film. This product has a specially formulated microsphere acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive designed for ease of removal, repositioning and reuse, and is backed by a 90# layflat liner. The combination of vinyl and adhesive is designed for use on smooth wall surfaces.
Bright white finish with glistening surface on 80# card stock.
The ICC/ICM CardStock profile file can be downloaded and used to soft proof your images before they are printed. Since different papers and printer models can yield different results, this enables artists to get closer consistency across different paper types as well as provide them the ability to adjust colors in their image to match the output of the printer. Attention MAC users. Older versions of OS may have difficulty recognizing ICM files.
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Smooth matte finish on solar white solar white 80# card stock.
Linen embossed texture matte on solar white 100# card stock.
Glossy on one side, matte on the inside or back on 80# card stock.
A metallic silver based iridescent surface on 105# card stock.
Smooth matte finish on solar white solar white 100# card stock.
Water color style with stipple like texture on white 80# card stock.
This paper has a classic poster satin finish you would expect with a traditional poster paper. With its bright white point, you get vivid color and contrast. It meets both the demands for short term photo enlargements in print as well as an affordable option for creating large displays. Prints on this paper are shipped rolled in a tube but will easily flatten out. This paper is available in sizes starting at larger sizes then our fine art papers.
Our peel-and-stick vinyl media includes a release liner with a permanent adhesive which allows you to stick the poster on a smooth rigid surface. Perfect for designing your own custom skins and other rigid prints.
Archival Matte Paper, also known as Moab Lasal Photo Matte, is our house stock fine art paper and is an economical favorite for fine art reproductions and photo prints. It features a smooth surface, heavy weight (230 g, 9.5-mil), neutral white, matte paper engineered for accurate color reproduction that provides high contrast and high-resolution output. This paper is acid-free, making it the perfect choice for both photography & fine art reproductions.
A cold press watercolor paper that is 100% cotton rag. At 300gsm and 19.5 mil, it has a substantial feel and weight. A watercolor style surface, created for discerning photographers and fine art printers who want to deliver creative, high-end visual impact with their work, the cold-press texture adds depth to photographs and fine art. Because of the bright white surface, the paper delivers a wide color gamut and deep blacks
This is based on our Archival Matte Paper but embossed with a linen texture and has a less heavy base (230 g, 9-mil) resulting in a lighter feel. With neutral white, archival matte paper engineered for accurate color reproduction that provides high contrast and high-resolution output. This paper is acid-free making it the perfect choice for both photography & fine art reproductions.
ARCHES® Aquarelle is recognised by artists as one of the most prestigious watercolour papers with a history that spans many centuries. ARCHES® master papermakers have been producing very high-quality fine art papers since 1492, and today ARCHES® is the only paper mill in France using a traditional cylinder mould process for all its papers, including ARCHES® Aquarelle Rag. Using the traditional watercolour base, the paper has an even natural grain and a felt-marked finish. ARCHES® Aquarelle Rag is manufactured using 100% cotton which contributes to the paper’s natural beauty and feel. The pure white base does not contain any optical brightening agents (OBAs). The unique inkjet receiving layer produces prints with superb colour rendition, deep blacks and pure whites offering photographers, artists and printmakers the opportunity to create images with superb tonal range, excellent highlights and mid-tones. ARCHES® Aquarelle Rag is a prestigious paper and offers artists, printmakers and photographers alike the ability to create digital fine art prints on an authentic ARCHES® paper for both limited and open edition work.
This is a thick (21-mil) heavy weight (310g) paper with the luxurious style of traditional artists' papers. It has a natural-white, matte finish with a textured watercolor feel. Fine art photographers will enjoy its true matte surface with elegant texture while artists will find it ideal for fine-art reproductions, especially paintings with a loose, expressive style.
A bright white version of our Premium Giclee fine art paper, known as Breathing Color's famous 600MT, this is a thick (21-mil) heavy weight (310g) paper with the luxurious style of traditional artists' papers. It has a natural-white, matte finish with a textured watercolor feel. Fine art photographers will enjoy its true matte surface with elegant texture while artists will find it ideal for fine-art reproductions, especially paintings with a loose, expressive style.
Officially Moab's Somerset Enhanced Velvet, this paper was previously labeled by FinerWorks simply 'Fine Art Paper'. This popular paper is also distributed under the brands Epson Somerset Velvet and Canon Fine Art Enhanced Velvet. This textured paper favored by artists and photographers alike is milled by the St. Cuthberts Mill in Somerset, England. It is an acid-free, 100% cotton, single-side coated paper showing a natural white finish with a slightly textured matte surface that has a soft velvet-like feel. A high-quality, mould-made paper, it is ideal for digital fine art reproductions. We now print this on Canon Printers using the Canon Lucia inks due to their superior archivability and increased color range.
Epson Somerset Enhanced Velvet, this paper was previously labeled by FinerWorks as simply 'Fine Art Paper'. This popular paper is also distributed under the brands Moab Somerset Velvet and Canon Fine Art Enhanced Velvet. This textured paper favored by artists and photographers alike is milled by the St. Cuthberts Mill in Somerset, England. It is an acid-free, 100% cotton, single-side coated paper showing a natural white finish with a slightly textured matte surface has a soft velvet-like feel. A high-quality, mould-made paper, it is ideal for digital fine art reproductions.
For those seeking a flat matte surface, EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper is the ideal choice. This white paper is a little less bright than our Archival Matte paper but perfect for images that do not require gloss. It yields highly saturated images, while maintaining excellent highlight and shadow detail. Designed primarily for use with UltraChrome™ Inks, EPSON Archival™ Inks, and DuraBrite™ Inks, this versatile paper can also be used with dye-based inks. Hobbyists, professional photographers and digital artists alike will find EPSON Enhanced Matte Paper a remarkable solution for any project.
By Breathing Color, Elegance Velvet is a 100% cotton rag, heavyweight fine art paper with a bright white matte surface and a fine, discreet texture. This mould-made paper has a bright white surface allowing greater detail and color range.
Moab's award-winning, 100% cotton, smooth fine art paper helps bring your vision to print through superb ink handling and sharpness. Replacing the Epson Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, this paper will appear very similar but will be slightly more robust in thickness. Entrada is an archival acid and lignin-free paper with an expanded color gamut, natural contrast and high ink load. Like its predecessor, Epson's Ultrasmooth Fine Art Paper, this too is OBA (Optical Brightener Agents) free, making your prints even more archival.
For those looking for a more traditional fine art paper, the low level textured surface resembles the papers used on the etching presses seen in classical intaglio printmaking. The special matte coating supports detailed, rich blacks, and exceptional color reproduction- all on an acid free base paper made from a cotton wood pulp blend. Artists and photographers can get the rich detail and wide color gamut they expect with modern print making yet still have a paper with old world appeal.
Moab Exhibition Luster now with a gloss optimizer coating. This high quality, 11 mil 300g paper answers artists and photographers requests for a high quality paper between a matte and a gloss, with excellent ink retention characteristics and a color gamut that is second to none. This paper maintains a traditional E surface finish, providing an elegant texture consistent to that of a traditional darkroom print. This is our most popular paper with professional photographers however, it also makes stunning art reproductions.
Branded as Moab Slickrock Metallic Pearl, this paper enables you to create stunning prints that previously could be output only in a darkroom. The metallic, high-gloss surface on this 10-mil, 255g photo paper results in prints that are sharp, vibrant, and exceptionally rich-looking. This paper provides the perfect way to make portraits, fine art reproductions, and competition prints that stand out from the others. This paper is ideal for images that require high gamut, high contrast printing.
Hahnemühle Hemp uses one of the oldest and most diverse natural fibers in the world and is made of 60% hemp fiber. This giclee paper base impresses with its bright white natural tone, and because of the bright white color of the hemp fibers, no optical brighteners are required. The lightly textured surface gives the paper a pleasant, silky feel. Combined with a premium matte surface, this is a truly versatile paper for your photos and fine art reproductions. The Colors and details are brilliantly reproduced and the depth of the black truly stands out. The contrasts are reproduced with stunning effects. This acid and lignin-free paper meets the most precise requirements for age resistance. Hemp was an essential part of paper production for centuries and due to its extremely robust fibers, it has often been used for long-lasting historical documents, such as the Gutenberg Bible and the US Declaration of Independence.
Hahnemühle Bamboo is the world’s first giclee and photo paper made from 90% bamboo fibers, an environmentally friendly paper production, resulting in a natural look. The natural white, warm-toned bamboo paper does not contain optical brighteners, and stands out for its soft, lightly textured, felt-like structure and sensual feel. The premium matte surface delivers excellent printing results, with defined reproduction of color and detail, particularly for warm hues and monochrome prints. Bamboo is acid and lignin-free and meets the most precise requirements in terms of age resistance. The unique combination of sustainable bamboo fibers, soft surface texture and impressive print quality gives the artwork outstanding expression and soul.
Hahnemühle Agave augments the Natural Line with a giclee paper that is produced using agave fibers. 70% of this unique, environmentally friendly paper is made from sisal fibers. The base material stands out with its bright white natural tone and does not contain optical brighteners. The rough, yet delicately defined surface texture gives the subject a captivating sense of depth and impresses with a pleasant, soft feel. The premium matte surface guarantees outstanding print results with an excellent reproduction of color and detail, deep blacks and optimum contrasts. Hahnemühle Agave is acid and lignin-free and meets the most precise requirements in terms of age resistance. The customary high print quality makes for an exclusive, versatile paper for fine art reproductions and photo prints.
Photo Rag® is Hahnemühle's flagship paper and the most popular paper chosen by fine art photographers and artists to create high quality fine art prints. The fine, smooth surface and feel of Photo Rag® make this paper very versatile and ideal for printing both black and whites, color photographs and art reproductions. With impressive pictorial depth and detail, Photo Rag® is a white, 100% cotton paper with a smooth surface texture and guarantees archival standards. Its premium matte coating meets the highest industry standards regarding density, color gamut, color graduation and image sharpness while preserving the special touch and feel of genuine art paper.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Metallic is a silvery-shimmering Fine Art giclee and photo paper with a specially formulated coating. The natural white cotton paper contains no optical brighteners and has the characteristic Photo Rag® surface structure and sumptuous feel. Photo Rag® Metallic features a special silvery-shimmering surface finish.
Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta is a pure cotton paper with an inkjet coating that has been perfectly optimised for the needs of FineArt applications. The natural white paper comes in a pleasant, warm shade of white and contains no optical brighteners. The exquisite surface texture gives the paper a lovely, delicate feel while at the same time lending it an artistic note. In combination with the high-gloss premium inkjet coating, it produces stunning print results with outstanding reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and perfect contrasts. The barium sulphate in the coating makes Photo Rag® Baryta a popular alternative to analogue baryta paper. The combination of the cotton artist paper and the high-gloss inkjet coating lends FineArt prints a striking character with a beautiful, elegant sheen, without glare. Photo Rag® Baryta is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance.
The William Turner by Hahnemuhle is one of the most popular papers used in the Giclee printing industry. Texture wise this fits nicely between our Fine Art Paper (Somerset Velvet) and our Premium giclee. This is a 310g natural white mould made natural line paper with 100% rag content making it highly archival. It has a slight coarse texture which gives photos and artwork an elegant look.
Hahnemuhle's Torchon is a 285 gsm acid free fine art paper with a parchment, or pastel paper surface. While it especially suits reproductions of oils, watercolor and pastel mediums, printed photos show an incredible amount of accurate detail and color. The printed side of this paper has been specially coated for excellent image sharpness and optimum color graduation. The coating also offers a very high level of water resistance.
This heavyweight bright white, 100% α-cellulose paper guarantees archival standards. This mould-made etching paper features a distinct textured surface. With its premium matt inkjet coating, German Etching meets the highest industry standards regarding density, color gamut, color graduation and image sharpness while preserving the special touch and feel of genuine art paper.
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