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How to Care for Your Giclée Art Print
How to Care for Your Giclée Art Print
How to Care for Your Giclée Art Print 🖼️ You just got your new art print (yay!)—now what? Giclée prints are made with high-quality pigment inks and cotton paper, which... Read more...
Spotting Print Quality Issues: Red Flags Every Buyer Should Know
Spotting Print Quality Issues: Red Flags Every Buyer Should Know
I get a lot of questions from customers who've been burned by cheap art prints in the past. You know the story: you find something gorgeous online at a bargain... Read more...
Newsstand Dog on Epson Hot press paper
Fine Art Print Terms (Without the Snobbery!)
Understand fine art print terms like giclée, archival, rag paper & more—explained clearly and casually, no snobbery required. Read more...
Red vs. Grey: A Tale of Two North American Squirrels
Red vs. Grey: A Tale of Two North American Squirrels
Same Continent, Different Personalities Step outside almost anywhere in Canada or the northern United States and you’ll see a squirrel—maybe two—but look closer and you’ll notice they come in distinct... Read more...
Limited Editions vs. Open Editions: What’s the Difference?
Limited Editions vs. Open Editions: What’s the Difference?
If you've browsed the shop, you may have noticed some prints are marked "limited edition" while others aren’t. So what’s the actual difference—and why does it matter? Open Editions Open... Read more...
Why We Chose the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO‑1000 for In‑Studio Printing
Why We Chose the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO‑1000 for In‑Studio Printing
A Quick Back‑Story For years, every colour proof came back from our partner labs in a padded envelope, followed by a volley of tweaks and another envelope. A single test... Read more...
My Most Popular Prints This Year (So Far)
My Most Popular Prints This Year (So Far)
Every couple of months I brew a strong coffee, sit down with my trusty spreadsheet, and see which prints are winning your hearts (and your wall space). Below is the... Read more...
Archival Inks vs. Regular Inks: Why It Matters for Art Prints
Archival Inks vs. Regular Inks: Why It Matters for Art Prints
  Why talk about ink at all? Most people judge a print by the image and the paper. Fair. But the ink is what keeps that image alive once it’s... Read more...
Willie, General Patton’s Bull Terrier—and Unexpected Soft Spot
Willie, General Patton’s Bull Terrier—and Unexpected Soft Spot
Meet Willie If you’ve ever looked at photos of General George S. Patton—stern helmet, polished boots—you might spot a stocky white bull terrier trotting beside him. That’s Willie, the pup who... Read more...
My Streaming station in the Studio!
🎥 Going Live: "Draw With Me" Weekly Live Art Stream Every Thursday Evening 🖋️🐱
I'm trying something new, and a little bit scary (but mostly exciting): live streaming! Every Thursday evening 7pm Eastern, starting July 3, 2025. You can watch it on our site... Read more...
How We Choose Our Fine Art Paper - Epson Hot Press and Hahnemühle
How We Choose Our Fine Art Paper - Epson Hot Press and Hahnemühle
Choosing paper is crucial when producing fine art prints. Low‑quality stock feels flimsy in the hand and can’t match the weight or texture that signals fine‑art quality. After years of... Read more...
The Ugly Cat's Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers
The Ugly Cat's Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers
Picks for Cat lovers, Dog people, Bird watchers & Forest‑dwelling dreamers Whenever a friend needs a present for someone who can’t stop talking about their favourite animal, these are the... Read more...