Getting Started:

1. We will need a digital file (.tif, .jpg or PDF) of your artwork.

 

2. If you do not have a digital file of your image.

• We can scan or photograph your original artwork OR
• You can do it yourself or rely on a local resource like a photographer or a reprographics shop.

For do-it-your selfers, read here how to digitally capture your artwork.

 

3. You may need to proof your work first before making a final print.

We strongly recommend proofing your artwork if:

a. It is of an original painting (i.e. watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel).

b. If you are planning on placing a large order of prints of the same image.

Digital Art and Photography does generally not require proofing. However, we will recommend proofing if we feel that you will not be happy with the final print.

The cost of proofing ranges from $10.50 to $35 per image. More information on our different proofing choices.

 

The Proofing Process:

1. Once we receive your file (or scan your original), we will print either a "single" or "double" or a "match" proof of the full image (at a reduced size) and a detail (at full size) and mail it to you.

The advantage of a "double" proof is that if we don't have your original work as a reference, it saves time and improves the chance that you will see a version that you like.

Once you receive your proof, compare it to your original art and contact us by phone or email for feedback. It is not necessary to return the proofs.

2. After the proof is approved, we will print your final order and mail it to you.

 

The Printing Process:

Whether or not you have proofed your image(s) first, the printing process itself generally takes from 1 - 4 days.

Paper prints are ready to ship in 1-2 days.

Canvas orders take 3-4 days.

The volume of prints that we are producing for you can also affect turnaround time.

Picture Salon reserves the right to charge a "rush" fee for orders that fall outside of our normal turnaround time. We will notify you in advance of any such fees.