Artist Frequently Asked Questions
FOR ARTISTS, BY ARTISTS.
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Yes.
Gallery 8 offers professional high-resolution artwork scanning using our large-format SMA VersaScan scanner.
Our scanning service captures the fine detail and colour of original artworks, creating digital TIFF files suitable for archiving and professional fine art reproduction.
We also provide colour matching and print-ready file preparation.
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We offer premium archival fine art printing materials, including:
Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm
Premium Canvas 380gsm
Gold Fibre Gloss 310gsm
Smooth Pearl 310gsm
Studio Matt 235gsm
All prints are produced using professional Epson SureColor printing equipment and high-quality inks.
Our team can help you select the most suitable material for your artwork.
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Yes.
Our professional colour matching service is designed to help reproduce your original artwork's colours, tones and detail as closely as practical.
We can assess the original artwork, prepare the digital file and produce test prints where required.
Certain pigments and finishes, including metallic or fluorescent colours, may not reproduce exactly.
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Absolutely.
You can supply existing high-resolution digital files for fine art printing, colour correction, retouching and print-ready preparation.
We recommend TIFF files or high-quality JPEG and PNG images, with a resolution of approximately 300 DPI at the intended print size.
If your file requires additional preparation, our team can assess it and provide a quote.
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Yes.
Gallery 8 offers professional canvas stretching and custom timber float framing, made in-house at our Southport studio.
Our float frame finishes include:
Natural Oak
Black
White
Walnut
We can stretch and frame suitable original paintings or produce complete printed, stretched and framed canvas artworks.
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Yes.
Our Gallery 8 Artisan Series includes premium 12 oz triple-primed blank artist canvases, professionally prepared in-house.
We also offer our Artisan Textured Series in Smooth, Medium Texture and Stipple Texture finishes.
Custom sizes are available, subject to production requirements.
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We offer professional A5 Certificate of Authenticity printing, including a 1000gsm recycled backing board and acid-free protective sleeve.
Printing starts at $10 per certificate, with discounted pricing for orders of 50 or more.
Custom Certificate of Authenticity designs are also available.
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Absolutely.
We welcome artists to visit our Southport studio to discuss fine art printing, scanning, canvas stretching, framing and other professional services.
For detailed technical consultations or artwork assessments, we recommend arranging an appointment so the appropriate team member is available.
FLOAT FRAME CHOICES
COLOUR OPTIONS - Raw Oak, Black, White and Walnut.
FRAME OPTIONS - Raw Oak, Black, White and Walnut
ARTIST CANVAS & PAINTING SURFACES
GALLERY 8 STRETCHED CANVAS - Hand Stretched 12 ounce triple primed cotton duck canvas is a heavy duty canvas with an excellent working surface and tooth - Custom Sizes
NEW ARTISAN RANGE - Premium canvas triple primed - hand stretched. Each canvas is individually hand-textured by an artist, then double primed with gesso, creating a unique surface that is ready for you to start creating.
Available in two finishes: SMOOTH TEXTURE — subtle surface movement with a refined finish + HEAVY TEXTURE — a more expressive, tactile surface with greater depth and character Because every canvas is textured by hand, no two canvases will ever be exactly the same.
PRINT PACK & DISPATCH We can print your artwork, stretch or frame it if required, professionally package it for protection, and arrange delivery
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Give your artwork a professional finishing touch. Printed on A5 with a 1000gsm recycled backing board and clear archival sleeve