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Fine Art Printing

If you’re even considering printing with Paper Tides, reach out for a free packet of paper samples. This way you can feel different stocks in your hands and fall in love with something that works for your art.

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review every file before printing—no worries there! I’m happy to make adjustments like converting color space, resampling file size, or tailoring the file for a specific paper. Any work beyond basic prep may be subject to an hourly labor fee.

File Submission Guidelines:

• Accepted formats: TIFF, JPEG, or PSD

• Files must be flattened (no layers)

• Adobe RGB color space

• 8-bit or 16-bit files only

• Set to exact print dimensions (please don’t upsize)

• If submitting multiple files, include the file size in the filename

Your files might not fit an 11” x 14” print if the aspect ratio doesn’t match. For example, 35mm film has a 2:3 ratio, while 16” x 20” canvas boards have a 4:5 ratio. These ratios determine the print sizes that work without cropping your image.

Check the print price guide for a clear list of sizes and their corresponding ratios—it’s helpful to review this before ordering.

If you’re new to printing—or printing with Paper Tides for the first time—doing a round of test prints and proofing is highly recommended. This is especially helpful if you’re unsure about sizing. Proofing at 100% scale lets you see the detail and quality at the largest size you're considering.

You can start this process while you're still finalizing your order details.

With digital printing, there’s no need to produce an entire edition at once. Even printing just two of the same image qualifies for a discount, and the savings increase with larger quantities. That said, it can be more economical—and sustainable—to avoid overprinting.

You can always reorder later, but storing unsold prints takes up space and ties up resources.

My advice? Start small. See what sells and how quickly, then reorder as needed.

Largest print, could be 44” on the SHORT side.
Smallest print, could be 2” minimum.

Custom ANYTHING. Rolls of paper come in 39’.

As a custom print lab, I'm not limited to standard print sizes. Prints can be as small as 2" or as long as 39 feet. I print exclusively on 44" rolls of paper—so the maximum width (short side) of any print is 44", with the long side being as long as needed.

Each print is laid out manually and hand-trimmed. Any excess paper trimmed from your print is saved and reused for proofing.

Deckled Edge
Deckled edges are created by hand-tearing the paper, giving prints a soft, textured border. This option works especially well with cotton papers and adds a subtle, refined touch. Samples are available if you’d like to see the effect.

Raw Film Edge
If you like the look of film borders but don’t want to scan the full negative, I can digitally add film-style edges to your prints. It’s a simple way to bring in that classic film aesthetic.

Papers all have different personalities, I’ve ditched the paper manufacturer's outdated instructions for print and have made custom ICC profiles that are retrofitted to each paper and my printer specifically. This means that our prints are pretty spot on from computer to printer.

“Are your prints Giclée?”
This is one of the most common questions I get. “Giclée” is an older term for what are essentially archival-quality prints.
I prefer to call them Archival Digital Pigment Prints—it’s more accurate, less stuffy, and still meets the standards of museums, galleries, and collectors.