Art prints are often seen as a less valuable alternative to hand-made paintings, but this perspective is not entirely accurate. Art prints can be nearly as good as hand-made paintings, and they offer many unique benefits that make them an excellent choice for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Claude Monet - Madame Monet en costume japonais (Canvas Print)
One of the primary advantages of Art prints is their affordability. While original paintings can be incredibly expensive, especially if they are created by well-known artists or are highly sought after, art prints are generally much more affordable. This means that people passionate about art can build up a collection of beautiful pieces without spending a fortune.
Martin Johnson Heade - A Magnolia on Red Velvet (Canvas Print)
Another benefit of art prints is their consistency. Hand-made paintings can vary significantly from one piece to the next, even if they are created by the same artist. This is because the process of creating a painting is highly subjective, and small differences in technique or mood can significantly impact the final product. On the other hand, art prints are created using a standardized printing process that ensures that each print is identical to the others in the edition. This means that collectors can be confident that they are getting a high-quality piece of art that looks exactly as it is supposed to.
Mary Dignam - Red Maple 1 (Canvas Print)
Art prints also offer a great deal of versatility. Because they are created using a printing process, they can be reproduced in a wide variety of sizes and formats. This means that collectors can choose the perfect size and style of print to suit their needs, whether they want a small piece to display on a shelf or a large statement piece to hang on a wall.
Kazimir Malevich - Red Cavalry Riding (Canvas Print)
Art prints are often created using the same high-quality materials as hand-made paintings. This means that they can be just as visually stunning and durable as an original painting. Many art prints are created using Archival inks on canvas or papers that are designed to last for decades without fading or deteriorating. At Artsobo in fact we ensure that all our creative files are in the range of 6000 x 9000 pixels or more, at a 300 DPI minimum quality. We don't compromise on the richness of the artwork, and this means the reproduced artwork is nearly as good as the original painting.
Reinhard Voigt-Red Hook (Canvas Print)
In conclusion, while hand-made paintings will always have a special place in the art world, art prints offer several unique advantages that make them an excellent choice for collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Imagine the original masterpieces that were made by the most famous painters from the past, they belong in private collections or in museums & art galleries worldwide, far beyond our reach. But with the help of image cataloging of such masterpieces, one can now get the Art print of these masterpieces for our own homes. So, whether you are a seasoned collector or a casual art enthusiast, art prints are definitely worth considering.
Check out our collection of collectors items or 'Specials' which are timeless classics by master artists. We will be constantly updating this category with more & more works. If you have any special requests for such classical art to be sourced, please drop in an email at artsoboindia@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help with this.
Excellent pieces of advice, as fine as real pearls. I am surprised as to how I have had such views since long, as far back as 50 yrs ago when I used to visit AIFACS art galleries, at least, twice a month when I visited British Council Library in New Delhi near Constitution Club. I will spend about 3 hours in the library, and then I will go down on the ground floor and admire the paintings but the prices would make me shiver. Same experience I had when I used to visit Modern Art Gallery near Delhi High Court. I visited this great gallery every month on a Sunday when it used to be very small in comparison …