Archival Prints for Sale

Professional framed canvas prints, or framed prints with non-glare glass for 45% UV protection.

What is an archival print? Archival means the product is designed to last a long time—with proper care and storage. Anything printed needs to be stored or displayed to preserve quality. Fortunately, digital techniques are significantly better than most of the classic chemical technologies.

Current printer tech has two main elements that determine the relative archival-ness of a print: ink and paper. Both must be formulated to maintain accurate color over long periods of time. There’s also one huge enemy to a print’s longevity: light.

Pigment-based ink (fine particles suspended in liquid) on acid-free paper with optical brightening agents (the paper bounces absorbed UV light back into the picture) creates longevity. How long? Today's professional prints should last a lifetime.

Another way to protect prints/artwork from light is to frame with glass, or glaze the work. I prefer glazing to avoid the reflection of light on glass, and with current pigment and paper technologies, blocking UV light with glazing products is ideal. It is true that framing with glass that does not touch the print (use a matt or box frame) will last longer. Canvas uses heat to press the print into the canvas and this is also protective.

Therefore, all prints below are available framed with or without glass. Also, try not to mount pictures to a wall that receives direct sunlight as it will begin to fade professional prints within 15 years. If you print from a cheaper, mass-produced company, that fading will start in mere months. All unframed prints will be mounted on stiff styrene ready to frame or stand alone. Add $50 for glass, with or without matting.

Prices (other sizes and options available - acrylic, metal, etc. - contact me for pricing

8x10 Framed Print $200 8x10 Unframed $120 Canvas $200 No Glass Needed

11x14 Framed Print $240 11x14 Unframed $200 Canvas $250 No Glass Needed

20x24 Framed Print $350 20x24 Unframed $300 Canvas $375 No Glass Needed