How to turn your paintings into fine art prints you can sell

In short: reproducing a painting as saleable prints takes three stages. We scan your original for colour-accurate capture, proof the colour with you, then print on your choice of archival paper. From there you can print to order in the sizes and quantities you need. Here is how the whole process works.

Stage 1: Capture the original

Everything starts with a high quality scan or capture of your painting. A professional scan records fine detail, texture and true colour far better than a phone photo, which is what lets the prints do the original justice. See how we scan artwork for why this matters.

Stage 2: Proof the colour

We compare a proof against your original and adjust until the colour matches closely. This step is what separates a faithful reproduction from an approximation. See colour management for how matching works.

Stage 3: Choose paper and print

Next we choose a paper that suits your medium, whether that is a textured rag for watercolour or a heavier stock for bold acrylic work. See choosing your fine art paper. Then we print, at the sizes you want to sell.

Selling with confidence

Once the file is set, you can reprint on demand, which means no upfront stock. If you plan to sell limited editions, see limited editions 101 for numbering, certificates, copyright and pricing.

We can do as much or as little as you like

You can hand the whole process to us, or do parts yourself and have us check the important bits. Get in touch or book a time to start reproducing your work.

Frequently asked questions

Do I keep the rights to my art? Yes. Reproducing your work does not affect your copyright. You own your art and control how it is sold.

Do I need to print a big batch upfront? No. Once your file is ready, you can print to order in any quantity.

Will the prints really match my painting? They will match closely. We proof against your original and adjust before printing.