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OUR FINE ART MEDIA PRINT GUIDE
A personal guide to the papers and canvases I’ve chosen for my reproductions.
On this site, you can purchase my original oil paintings, or you can order prints in a custom size printed on any of the papers or canvases below. Use this page to help decide which papers to use.
Having compared the same painting across these different surfaces, I’ve found that each has a character of its own. Epson Enhanced Matte gives the work a deep, rich, understated appearance. Premium Luster is crisper and more contrasty, with sharp detail and a gentle reflective sheen. Epson Velvet has the tactile character of traditional watercolor paper and reproduces color remarkably well.
For fine-art prints below 17 × 22 inches, I especially recommend the Hahnemühle papers. Photo Rag 308 is made from 100% cotton and has a beautifully restrained surface that preserves fine detail while giving color and shadow a remarkable sense of depth. Its substantial cotton base is acid- and lignin-free, providing a stable archival foundation designed to resist yellowing and deterioration when properly displayed and cared for.
German Etching is a mould-made, acid- and lignin-free alpha-cellulose paper with a more pronounced texture. It brings added dimension and the character of a traditional artist’s paper to the reproduction. Both Hahnemühle papers offer a substantial feel, rich tonal range, and subtle color transitions that reward a closer look.
The difference between the canvases is easier to see. Hahnemühle Cézanne is a heavyweight, 100% cotton canvas with a finely woven surface. It is acid- and lignin-free and made without optical brighteners, giving the reproduction an archival-quality foundation with a natural appearance. Its woven texture brings greater vibrancy, depth, and nuanced color variation to the work.
Epson Exhibition Satin Canvas offers a brighter surface, gentle sheen, and a more traditional satin-canvas presentation. Some of these differences are subtle and best appreciated in person; choosing a surface is as much about how it feels as what the eye can measure.
Best Value
These papers are ideal for collectors who want high-quality results without the premium price tag. They're archival, beautifully balanced, and perfect for open editions, professional gifting, or gallery walls on a budget.
192 gsm · Bright white · Smooth matte
A bright white paper with a smooth, flat matte finish that gives artwork a clean, understated presentation. Designed for use with Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, it reproduces vibrant color while preserving detail in highlights and shadows. Its surface keeps attention on the image without a glossy sheen.
Ideal for: Illustrations, digital artwork, and photographic prints with a matte presentation.
250 gsm · Resin-coated paper · Luster finish
A photographic paper with a softly textured luster finish that gives images a subtle sheen. Its coating supports saturated color and deep blacks, bringing depth and definition to our Epson UltraChrome pigment prints. The surface lends photographs a familiar, traditional photographic character.
Ideal for: Color and black-and-white photography, portraits, and images with rich color and strong contrast.
Depth, texture & presence
Choose these when you want eye-catching beauty, depth, and a tactile feel that elevates your print into something almost sculptural.
260 gsm · 100% cotton rag · Textured matte · Acid-free
A cotton fine art paper with a velvety, textured matte surface that gives prints the tactile appeal of traditional art paper. Its coating brings out a broad range of color and deep blacks with our Epson UltraChrome pigment inks. The substantial feel and gentle texture complement both expressive artwork and photography.
Ideal for: Watercolor and painting reproductions, expressive illustrations, and fine art photography.
430 gsm · Cotton-polyester blend · Satin finish · Acid- and lignin-free
A heavyweight canvas with a textured weave, bright white base, and soft satin sheen. Its coating brings out rich color and deep blacks with our Epson UltraChrome pigment inks, giving artwork depth and presence. The cotton-polyester blend combines a substantial feel with the tactile character of traditional canvas.
Ideal for: Painting reproductions, colorful photographic artwork, and images that benefit from a textured surface and subtle sheen.
For a lasting impression
These museum-grade papers and canvases are designed for legacy-quality printing and gallery-level presentation. They're unmatched in tonal richness, surface quality, and collector credibility.
308 gsm · 100% cotton · Subtly textured matte · Acid- and lignin-free
A substantial cotton fine art paper with a soft feel and a gently textured matte surface. Its premium coating renders rich color, deep blacks, and subtle tonal gradations with our Epson UltraChrome pigment inks. The restrained texture preserves fine detail while giving each print the inviting feel of an artist's paper.
Ideal for: Detailed artwork, color and black-and-white photography, and editioned fine art prints.
310 gsm · 100% alpha-cellulose · Textured matte · Acid- and lignin-free
A mould-made fine art paper with a velvety, pronounced texture and natural white tone. Its premium matte coating brings out rich color gradations, deep blacks, and fine detail with our Epson UltraChrome pigment inks. The distinctive surface lends artwork a sense of depth and the tactile character of traditional art paper.
Ideal for: Expressive drawings, watercolor and painting reproductions, and editioned fine art series.
430 gsm · 100% cotton · Matte finish · Acid- and lignin-free
A heavyweight, pure cotton canvas with a finely woven texture and natural white tone. Its premium matte coating brings out vibrant color, subtle tonal gradations, and deep blacks with our Epson UltraChrome pigment inks. Made without optical brighteners, it combines the character of traditional canvas with fine detail and a supple feel.
Ideal for: Fine art reproductions, expressive photography, and editioned canvas prints where subtle color and detail matter.
THE CRAFT BEHIND EVERY PRINT
with UltraChrome PRO12 archival pigment inks
All prints are produced using Epson SureColor print technology. We are a long-time Epson studio, having tested many other systems in the professional art market. We choose Epson for its color range, accuracy, and consistent performance.
A 12-color pigment ink system, including Violet, Orange, and Green, brings an expanded range of color to every print.
Photo Black, Matte Black, Gray, and Light Gray inks help render deep shadows, delicate transitions, and beautifully nuanced black-and-white images.
Epson reports lightfastness ratings of up to 200 years for color prints and up to 400 years for black-and-white prints under specified test conditions.*
*These ratings are based on accelerated testing of selected media displayed indoors under glass. Actual longevity depends on the paper or canvas, image, lighting, humidity, and display conditions; it is not a guarantee for every print. Protect your artwork from direct sunlight and moisture.
Choosing a print medium is part technical, part emotional.
If you're unsure, we're happy to guide you based on your subject matter, color palette, and intended use. Whether you're printing for personal enjoyment, for resale, or for a one-of-a-kind gift—we'll help you choose the perfect surface for your art.
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