Custom Art Prints
As a creative artist, you want your work to be seen and appreciated by as many people as possible. But not everyone can afford to purchase an original from an exhibition. Creating custom art prints is a fantastic way to increase exposure, promote your artistic pursuits, build your reputation, and generate extra income.
Custom art prints make your work accessible to a much broader audience. Presenting your artwork as postcards, posters, or framed prints is a proven way to expand your reach, attract recognition, and increase your sales. Your prints may also catch the eye of gallery owners, art collectors, and potential buyers.
At QinPrinting, we specialise in producing premium-quality art prints for museums, galleries, art collectives, and independent artists. With close to 30 years of experience in offset art printing, a skilled and passionate team, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional customer service, we’ve earned a global reputation as one of the world’s leading custom art print specialists.
Custom Art Print Prices
The final cost of your custom art prints will depend on factors such as size, paper type, finishing options, and the quantity you order. However, the sample pricing chart below will give you a general idea of what to expect.
Unlike many offset printers who require a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 500 or even 1,000 units, our MOQ is just 100—making high-quality art prints more accessible for independent artists and small-scale projects.
How much does it cost to print an art print?
Custom Art Print Price Charts
| Quantity | 100pcs | 500pcs | 1000pcs | 2000pcs | 5000pcs | 10000pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5" x 11" | Unit: A$2.56 Total: A$256 |
Unit: A$0.72 Total: A$360 |
Unit: A$0.45 Total: A$448 |
Unit: A$0.30 Total: A$608 |
Unit: A$0.26 Total: A$1240 |
Unit: A$0.21 Total: A$2080 |
| 17" x 11" | Unit: A$2.72 Total: A$272 |
Unit: A$0.77 Total: A$384 |
Unit: A$0.50 Total: A$496 |
Unit: A$0.35 Total: A$704 |
Unit: A$0.32 Total: A$1600 |
Unit: A$0.27 Total: A$2720 |
| 17" x 22" | Unit: A$3.60 Total: A$360 |
Unit: A$1.18 Total: A$592 |
Unit: A$0.85 Total: A$848 |
Unit: A$0.70 Total: A$1408 |
Unit: A$0.64 Total: A$3200 |
Unit: A$0.59 Total: A$5920 |
- Please note that all prices are EXW our facility and do not include shipping costs.
- 300 gsm art paper with gloss lamination outside, gold foil stamping, red foil stamping, emboss, spot UV
- Full colour printing.
Custom Art Print Styles
Animation Art Prints
Animation art prints can be reproductions of original production cells, which we print for collectors, fans, and film companies. However, the term now also covers original works created using animation, cartoon, or comic styles and techniques. Many artists produce these digitally or using a combination of digital and traditional methods. There is a vibrant collector community for this niche, and whether you sell these works as mass-market products through mainstream outlets online and offline, or as limited editions at auction, they can command high prices.
Original Illustrations and Paintings
If you maintain a virtual gallery on your website or exhibit regularly in public or private spaces, high-quality prints can complement your exhibitions and sales of originals. Illustrators often produce prints of their published work to sell, exhibit, and distribute. Prints of original artworks sell well both online and offline and serve as valuable promotional tools that can attract commissions and generate additional income from direct sales.
Fine Art Photography Prints
Fine art photography makes wonderful prints that can be used similarly to paintings, graphics, cartoons, or illustrations. A set of photography prints can also perfectly complement a fine art photography book. You may print and sell them separately or include a selection in a folder attached to the back of a coffee-table style photography book, for example.
Popular Custom Art Print Sizes
Art prints should showcase your work and do justice to your artistic vision. They also need to be practical, easy to distribute, and cost-effective to produce. That’s why we offer a range of sizes, orientations, and styles. The most popular options are postcards, standard frame sizes, small poster prints, and full-scale canvas reproductions.
Here’s a list of typical dimensions our clients choose for each category:
Postcard Sizes
- 105 mm × 148 mm
- 100 mm × 150 mm
- 130 mm × 180 mm
Common Frame Sizes
- 220 mm × 280 mm
- 200 mm × 250 mm
- 200 mm × 300 mm
- 230 mm × 300 mm
- 280 mm × 360 mm
Small Poster Sizes
- 280 mm × 430 mm
- 300 mm × 460 mm
- 330 mm × 480 mm
- A3: 297 mm × 420 mm
Canvas Print Sizes
- 410 mm × 510 mm
- 460 mm × 610 mm
- 510 mm × 760 mm
- 610 mm × 910 mm
- 690 mm × 1020 mm
Don’t feel limited to the sizes listed above. At QinPrinting, we specialise in custom art prints in any size or format you require as an individual artist. Keep in mind, however, that extensive customisation can increase costs and turnaround times due to additional pre-press and setup work. For your dream project, a high-end portfolio, or as an addition to a key exhibition or your published fine art or photography book, the investment may well be worth it. The choice is entirely yours.
Custom Art Prints Paper Options
Choosing the right paper for your custom art prints is crucial as it affects the appearance, texture, vibrancy, and durability of the finished product. Both gloss and matte papers have coated surfaces, ideal for stunning prints that faithfully reproduce your photographs and artwork with accurate colour, excellent contrast, and fine detail.
However, there are many other options available if you want to achieve specific or unique effects. Below are the most practical, effective, and popular paper choices:
- 200 gsm gloss art paper
- 250 gsm gloss art paper
- 300 gsm gloss art paper
- 350 gsm gloss art paper
- 200 gsm matte art paper
- 250 gsm matte art paper
- 300 gsm matte art paper
- Textured paper
- Coloured paper
- Holographic paper
For most standard art prints, we recommend using premium-quality gloss or matte art paper to achieve the most lifelike and visually pleasing results.
Special Finishes for Art Prints
Lamination
Lamination involves applying a thin plastic layer to the printed sheet, then heating, cooling, and smoothing it. You can choose from matte, gloss, and soft-touch laminates. Lamination protects your print from scratches, stains, oils, water, and general wear.
Gloss Lamination
Matte Lamination
Matte lamination offers a subtle, non-reflective finish that adds sophistication to your prints. It softens bright colours slightly but is preferred for refined designs where readability is key.
Soft-Touch Lamination
Also known as “velvet”, “silk”, or “peachy” lamination, this finish combines the softness of matte with a tactile, velvety feel. It enhances depth and richness, offering premium protection at a higher cost.
Foil Stamping
Hot Foil Stamping
Uses heat and pressure to bond metallic foil to the surface, creating rich metallic highlights. Similar dies as embossing/debossing are used.
Cold Foil Stamping
Similar to hot foil but uses ultraviolet light for curing instead of heat.
Holographic Foil Stamping
Applies a specialised foil with a multifaceted, holographic surface that sparkles and catches the eye.
Foil Stamping Colour Chart
Embossing and Debossing
These techniques create tactile, three-dimensional effects on your prints.
Both are created by pressing the paper between two etched dies — one positive, one negative. They can be left natural or coloured with ink, and often combined with foil stamping for extra impact.
Embossing and debossing work best on thicker stock (250–300 gsm). Alternatively, 1 mm thick greyboard wrapped in paper can be used for striking debossing effects, though it cannot be rolled.
Spot UV
Spot UV adds a thick, glossy coating to selected areas, making them stand out visually and tactilely. It’s more costly because a custom plate is needed. Works best on matte or soft-touch laminated prints for maximum effect.
Metallic Inks
We can print with metallic inks in various colours beyond gold and silver. These inks perform best on coated papers such as gloss, matte, or soft-touch. While possible on smooth uncoated stock, metallic inks won’t shine as brightly.
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Producing high-quality art prints—whether as additions to your premium portfolio, accessories for an exhibition or book launch, or for distribution and sale—is an excellent choice for many artists and photographers. At QinPrinting, we take pride in our customer service and willingness to help, as well as our extensive knowledge of every aspect of printing technology. Contact us today to discuss your individual requirements or to request a no-obligation quote for your custom art prints. We look forward to helping you create your most stunning prints yet!
