How to Prepare Your Art for High Quality Reproduction
Higher quality scans have a very high impact on reproduction quality and color matching. Here's what you need to know.
If you want your prints to reflect the true depth and texture of your original work, the scan matters more than almost anything else. A phone photo will never capture what a professional flatbed or drum scan can. Though they have gotten better and I see YouTube videos of artists doing it, paying a local printer when available is a sure thing.
If you don't have access to professional scanning equipment locally, look for a professional scanning company in your area. The investment upfront pays for itself in every reprint you sell.
Once you have a high-quality digital file, you can match it to the unique paper that reproduces your style — canvas, fine art cotton rag, metallic — and select the sizes and display options that fit your audience. The result: prints that honor your original, at a fraction of the typical cost.