The Painted Pixel • Paper & Canvas Guide
Fine Art Printing,
Done Right.
The best part about a print shop run by artists? We're particular — and these are the papers that have passed the test. Every option we carry is something we stand behind, and would print our own work on.
We create museum-quality prints using archival pigment inks on the finest papers and canvas. The process is often called Giclée, which is just a fancy word for high-quality inkjet printing on archival paper. However you like to refer to it, we've spent years perfecting it — pigment inks, professional substrates, and a process that's been trusted by galleries and collectors for decades.
Many of our papers are OBA-free, providing a more stable, long-lasting surface that will remain true for years to come. For those who prefer a brighter white, we also offer papers containing Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs) — a valid choice for achieving a crisp, bright white base.
Pick a surface that brings your work to life:
Economy to Super Premium, paper or canvas, we have lots of options for every project. Scroll down to dig in, or jump straight to our pricing calculator
Economy
Professional results at an accessible price point.
LexJet
Archival Matte
230 gsm"A crisp, bright cotton surface that punches well above its price. The dependable workhorse of archival matte."
Surface
Smooth, medium-weight matte
White Point
Bright white
Composition
100% Cotton Rag
OBA Status
Contains OBA's
Best For
High-contrast digital art, bold graphic prints, and edition work on a budget.
Breathing Color
600mt
320 gsm"The robust texture on this bright white, fine art paper is a perfect vessel for your painted reproductions."
Surface
Cold-pressed, ultra-textured matte
White Point
Bright white
Composition
100% Alpha-cellulose
OBA Status
Contains OBA's
Best For
Watercolor and gouache reproductions. Any piece where a visible, tactile surface enhances the work.
Epson
Semi-Matte
260 gsm"Deep photographic richness without the mirror glare. A familiar, trusted surface for color-forward work."
Surface
Smooth semi-matte, low-glare
White Point
Bright white
Composition
Resin-coated photo base
OBA Status
Contains OBA's
Best For
Rich color and contrast without glare. Traditional photo printing with a fine art sensibility.
Premium
Pure 100% cotton rag, archival certified, artist recommended.
Breathing Color
Pura Smooth
300 gsm"Off-the-chart Dmax (Color Density). Extraordinary color gamut. The most pleasing skin tones we've ever seen on a fine art paper."
Surface
Luxuriously smooth, bright white matte
White Tech
Chromata White™ — OBA-Free
Composition
100% Cotton Rag
Archival
100+ years · Blue Wool certified
Best For
Fine art, illustration, photography. Unrivaled color density. If you print portraits — this paper will astonish you.
Breathing Color
Pura Velvet
310 gsm"A game-changer. Incredible color depth, luxurious texture, and lasting quality that exceeds virtually every paper of its kind."
Surface
Soft velvet texture, bright white matte
Construction
Mouldmade, dimensionally stable
Composition
100% Cotton Rag, acid & lignin free
Archival
100+ years · Blue Wool certified
Best For
Fine art, portraits, landscapes, rich tonal work you want printed with some extra texture. Once you hold a Pura print, you'll understand the difference.
Epson
Metallic Glossy
257 gsm"Highlights shimmer. Shadows gleam. A show-stopping finish for images with something to say."
Surface
Smooth, high-gloss metallic
White Point
Brilliant bright white
Composition
Resin-coated metallic base
Effect
Luminous 3-D depth & sheen
Best For
Seascapes, astrophotography, abstracts — any work that benefits from extra snap, depth, and metallic highlights.
Super Premium
Museum-certified substrates with uncompromising permanence.
Hahnemühle · Est. 1584
Photo Rag
308 gsm"Five centuries of German papermaking tradition — the global gold standard of fine art reproduction."
Surface
Soft cotton matte, luxurious hand
White Point
Natural white
Composition
100% Cotton Rag
Archival
Museum certified permanence
Best For
Limited editions, gallery submissions, and prints meant to be held and cherished for generations.
Hahnemühle
Agave
290 gsm"Beautifully unique. Sustainably sourced. A paper with a character no other substrate can replicate."
Surface
Soft matte, subtle organic texture
White Point
Warm natural white
Composition
70% Agave Fiber, 30% Cotton
Sustainability
Tree-free, eco-certified
Best For
Eco-conscious collectors. Botanical work, nature photography, images that suit a warm organic ground.
Canvas
Gallery-wrapped and ready to hang, or rolled for future stretching or framing.
Breathing Color
Chromata Matte
400 gsm"Non-reflective gallery elegance. A matte canvas that makes your work the focus — not the light on the wall."
Composition
100% Cotton
Finish
Non-reflective, acid-free
Coating
Hand-coated with B.C. Varnish
Best For
Gallery walls and contemporary interiors. Non-reflective and ready to hang without glass. The 1.5" profile has real visual presence.
Breathing Color
Crystalline Canvas Satin
440 gsm"The perfect balance — satin sheen brings depth and vibrancy without the full mirror of gloss."
Composition
Cotton/Poly blend
Weight
Heavyweight gallery standard
Finish
Satin sheen with subtle texture
Best For
Portraits and color-rich artwork. Traditional gallery presentation with a subtle luminous quality.
Breathing Color
Crystalline Canvas Glossy
440 gsm"Maximum saturation, maximum impact. For work that commands the room the moment you walk in."
Composition
Cotton/Poly blend
Weight
Heavyweight gallery standard
Effect
Full gloss, reflective sheen
Best For
Bold, colorful artwork that should leap off the wall. Wildlife, abstracts, vibrant fine art.
How would you like it finished?
All Chromata Matte canvas is hand-varnished with Breathing Color's Timeless UV Varnish in our studio. Satin & Glossy Canvas are pre-coated. Choose stretched (wired and ready to hang) or unstretched (rolled in a tube for your client or framer).
Mirrored Edge
5/8" Profile
Slim modern profile. Image mirrors around the sides — wired and ready to hang.
Mirrored Edge
1.5" Profile
Full gallery depth. The most popular choice for easy display — wired and ready to hang.
Solid Color Edge
1.5" Profile
Clean gallery finish. Specify Black, White, or a custom hex color when ordering.
No Border · For Framing
No Border
Image printed edge to edge with no wrap allowance.
Mirrored · For Stretching Later
With Printed Border
Mirrored edge printed on the wrap allowance — available for 5/8" or 1.5" depth.
Solid Color · For Stretching Later
With Printed Border
Solid color edge on the wrap allowance — available for 5/8" or 1.5" depth.
The Studio Rate
We offer 10% off print orders for artists, businesses and non-profits with a valid sales tax license or 501c3.
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