This section also comprises giclée printing, a form of production using graphics-oriented inkjet printers to recreate prints that closely resemble the original work.

We are here to advise and consult beginners.Our staff inspects all artwork before printing begins.Metallic variants are available for limited edition prints.In many sizes, multiple art files (8x10 and up) are allowed per quantity.Giclée options are available for larger-size prints.We focus primarily on artists looking to sell their work.All media is archival and intended for retail and gallery settings.Fine arts printing includes smaller quantities, faster turnaround options, convenient sizes, archival media, and a new card stock option - the textured card stock. We rededicated ourselves to the industry by creating this fine arts printing collection. Many artists across the country employ our many inexpensive print services for reselling work. Water Damage: Drying liquids will cause water stains and can either be subtle or dark, depending on the amount of liquid the paper has been exposed to.Printing for artists is what we love doing most. Surface Soiling: Staining due to substances such as dust, soot, and dirt. Light damage can also include a general fading of the tone of the artwork. Materials made with wood-pulp will darken upon light exposure, which causes permanent stains. Light Damage: Discoloration, often a “yellowing” or “browning” of the paper, caused by exposure to U/V light, which can fade inks and colors. Oils in your hands can also leave grease and dirt residue.Īdhesive Damage: Adhesives such as tape, wax, and glue can leave stains that weaken paper and can be difficult to remove.įolds, Wrinkles, and Creases: Often caused by improper handling, creases and folds can lead to tears.Ĭockling and Buckling: These occur when humidity fluctuates or the support has been wet, and appear as ripple-like or concave/convex distortions.Ībrasions, Scratches: Rubbing, friction, and scraping due to improper handling can cause a loss in fibers of the paper, resulting in scratches and abrasions. Handling/Tears/Losses: Overall weakness caused by handling, which can lead to tearing. This can be caused by mold or metal in the paper, and will cause the area of staining to become weak and brittle.īrittleness: The overall weakening of substrate or its support (mat, mounting) caused by an acidic material that results in snapping, cracking, or breaking. Damp or humid environments are susceptible to mold.įoxing: Foxing appears as brown mold stains in bullseye or snowflake-like patterns. Mold: Mold can be active or inactive and can appear as a stain with spores, a cluster of discolored fuzzy filaments, powdery, or practically invisible unless examined in ultraviolet light. Carroll Wales | Oliver Brothers Owner 1961-1986 | Part II.Carroll Wales | Oliver Brothers Owner 1961-1986 | Part I.Artwork Restoration & Conservation Examples.

Lithograph fine art