FAQs - Art
We work with trusted New Zealand printing and framing partners to deliver high-quality fine art pieces. While framing is currently paused as an option on our product pages, we can still help with custom quotes for printing and framing — just get in touch.
We’ve included detailed information below to help with framing decisions, print care, and canvas options.
Contents:
- Prints
- Framing (Paused)
- Delivery
- Canvas
- Original Paintings
1. Prints
Printing
All prints are produced in New Zealand by a professional fine art lab using Epson SC-P20070 printers and Epson UltraChrome Pro pigment inks for excellent tonal range and lightfastness.
Paper
Limited Edition Prints. Unless otherwise stated, artworks are printed on premium Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm — a white cotton artist paper with a soft texture and lightly defined felt structure. It enhances the painterly quality of each image, offering rich depth and a museum-grade finish. The paper is acid- and lignin-free, ISO 9706 certified, and designed for longevity.
The combination of the wide tonal range of the printing inks and the fine art paper we use enhances the painterly style of my photographs.
Open edition prints are printed on Epson Enhanced Matte 192gsm paper using pigment inks. They offer excellent colour and detail, ideal for ready-made frames and everyday display.
These prints are produced using a different printing process than our limited editions, which offer a wider tonal range, greater depth, and certified light-fastness for collectors.
Print sizes
Are specified on the product page.
Open Edition Prints
- Printed to the listed size (A3 or A2), with a 5–10mm white margin around the image for a clean edge.
- Designed to fit standard ready-made frames.
Limited Edition Photographic Prints
- Print only: Image size plus a white border of approx. 2–5cm, depending on artwork size.
- Framed prints: Includes a 2cm white border suitable for matting or frame-to-edge.
Limited Edition Painting Prints
- Print only: Image size plus a 5cm white border.
- Framed prints: Includes a small white border, suitable for matting or frame-to-edge depending on frame style.
Handling Tip
Please open your unframed print at your framers to avoid any damage or finger marks on print.
2. Framing
(currently paused as a checkout option)
We offer custom framing upon request. We work with trusted New Zealand framers and can provide quotes on request for a wide range of styles and sizes.
To learn more about framing read our blog post: The Importance of Quality Framing for Fine Art Prints
Glazing options:
Standard Glass
Art Glass - UltraVue® UV70: Virtually invisible, anti-reflective, and UV-filtering for enhanced clarity and protection. Learn more: UltraVue UV70 Glass
Framing Styles - Popular
- Frame to Edge
- Frame with Mat
For example:
Popular Colours
On our website we have provided popular options that will suit most decors:
- White
- Black
- Natural
- Black Woodgrain
Styling Tips
- Black & White prints: white mat with simple black frame
- Colour Prints: white mat and white or light wood frame
- White frames: great for fresh airy spaces
- Black frames: suit moody works or bold colour
- Light woodgrain/natural: ideal for relaxed, beach-style interiors
(See Tips on Hanging Artwork).
Framing Partners
New Zealand
We can help curate artwork for you with our printing and framing partners with custom sizes and framing with a wider range of frames. Please contact us to discuss your requirement.
3. Delivery
Unframed Prints
Rolled with tissue and packed in a protective cylinder by our Professional Fine Art Printing Lab.
Framed Prints (Paused)
- Packed and shipped via Pack & Send NZ (used by leading art galleries).
- Packaging: includes cellair wrap, card protection, multiple layers of jumbo bubble to provide a cushion, custom cardboard art box.
4. Canvas
Printing
Canvas prints are made to order using premium Ilford canvas — available in two weights: 370gsm and 450gsm. Both options are giclée printed and finished with a Hahnemühle matte varnish for a non-reflective, museum-quality finish.
Sizes
Available sizes shown on artwork page.
Canvas Options:
- Canvas (unstretched): Delivered rolled in a protective tube. Available for both NZ and international orders.
- Canvas (stretched, ready to hang): Available upon request for New Zealand customers — please contact us for a quote.
- Canvas (stretched + tray frame): Available upon request for New Zealand customers — please contact us for a quote.
All unstretched canvas prints include a 60–70mm border for stretching.
Frame options:
Tray frames (also known as floating frames) are available in the following colours:
White, Black, Natural, Charcoal, Black Woodgrain.
Delivery Info:
- Unstretched canvas is available internationally.
- Stretched and framed canvas is only available within New Zealand.
- For stretched or framed canvas orders, please contact us for a personalised quote.
Tip:
If ordering unstretched canvas, we recommend taking it to your local framer for stretching and to choose a frame that suits your home. Production and delivery is faster for unstretched canvas, and the shipping savings can go toward your custom framing.
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