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Open any social or forum websites everyone is asking the question “What are fine art prints?” Look closely at the term “ fine art”. What is the first thing that comes when you hear “fine"? I am sure you think it means “It's okay". For example, if a server asks how the food tastes? You generally reply “It's fine” which means it's good but not something that would give you food orgasms.

In the printing world, fine art means a piece of work that is recreated as close to the original. Remember it's not a simple reproduction of the original artwork, but a careful reproduction of the artist’s art by carefully paying attention to the brush strokes. texture, depth, and color quality.  

In this digital copy, we are going to reveal why people are desperately searching for “ what is a fine art print?  In addition, we would also enlighten you on why fine art Is the talk of the town in 2024 and why art lovers love to showcase their brilliance through fine art prints.  At Baboo Digital we must let you know why you should consider fine art prints as an artist a gallerist or a consumer who loves art.

What are Fine arts prints and why are they so loved? 

According to the insights revealed at Caprint, fine art creates a portal for everyone.  For instance, let's say that you are not an artist but you love art and you want to open your art gallery representing the artwork of famous artists. 

Now for obvious reasons, people who are elite with their finances can only afford original artwork but what about the others? Aren't they deserving of the premium brushstrokes and color grading the artist has used? Of course, the answer is yes according to us and hence we are thankful for fine art printing since it opened the doorway for everyone. 

As a gallerist, you can use our economic fine art printing services that would make you shine like a diamond.  Our fine art printing collection has the power and authority to turn heads and make sales.  A study in Forbes stated that fine art printing is loved by 70 % of art lovers and sells for thousands and sometimes millions of dollars at an auction.

Fine arts: Rise, Downfall and Resurrection 

Let's go back to the 70s when the original artwork was recreated with ink and paper. Since the printmaker nearly duplicated the same as the original, a layman would never understand the difference. Hence in the 1700's they were known as “ second artists” since original and printwork were both supreme. The printmaking technique that was used was hand circa 1800

Password to ’90s and 20s printing technology came into existence and since computers and technology started doing all the hard work,  the secondary artists who duplicated  the original artwork were blurred out of the picture and printmakers' skills were sold for cheap rates 

In 2024 fine art again made a comeback,  now new-age printmakers replicated the exact printing as their originals. They learned how to engineer technology to their profit by creating printing surfaces based on metal, wood, and stone materials.   Now inking of the image was done with the help of fiberglass, ceramic, textiles, and satin. 

Questions that you need art yourself before selecting fine art printing services 

If you are going with fine art  then you need to ask yourself the following questions so that you  are sure that you making the right choice 

  • How long do I need my print to last? 
  • What is my purpose for using fine art prints? Will it be used for display? 
  • What type of desired look do I prefer? Matte or glossy print? 
  • What is my budget for taking fine art printing services?

When you have answered all these questions, you will automatically see that fine art is the best possible decision that you can make.  Fine art prints have some stellar qualities that make them supreme over traditional prints 

  • Depth and color are far superior to traditional prints 
  • The versatility of materials and substrate can be used for printing 
  • 98 % of actual color is reproduced with the original artwork 
  • When the print is done, it provides a shiny effect that is impossible to ignore

Types of fine art printing paper we use to create premium craftsmanship 



Type of print Benefits
Acid-free paperYour artwork can be preserved for more than 200 years. Saves you from the “yellowing” of the canvas when framing. Hence visible aging can be seen. 
Archival links This was earlier used for preservation of important documents but now it's being used for printing artwork. It serves the same purpose as acid-free paper. 
Fine art paperProvides incredible depth and texture to your paper. Since most of the fine art paper is made up of Alpha cellulose and cotton rag it provides a matt effect on the viewer and makes it look super stunning. 

 

Types of fine art printing techniques we use

Etching 

Can be used for repeated printing since they are economical pricing structures. Multiple design changes can be done with this printing. Attention to detail can also be created with this type of printing 

Giclee printing 

This type of printing is used for longevity, one of the highest quality printing that is available to date and hence your customers will always have peace of mind that they are purchasing a premium print. The color matching time with the original artwork is reduced to half. 

photogravure

 A series of images can be printed continuously. The richness and high quality are always maintained with this type of print. 

Drypoint 

This type of print gives the exact tonal range as found in the original artwork. The inking is done with utmost care so that paper quality is kept soft. 

Lithograph

As a gallerist these can be used for mass production and your budget-friendly option 

Monotype

Any type of drawing technique can be used with the help of this printing technique.

Baboo Digital can act as your source for digital art prints 

At Baboo Digital our talented professionals have years and decades of professional experience. Our 1: 1 consultation will help you choose the right printing paper and frames that will allow you to customize your print to make your artwork shine like it's the only star.  If you are convinced to choose us as your printing driver then fill out our contact form and we will contact you within 24 hours.