Rule #1: In order to get a high quality giclee print, you need a high quality capture of your image. You should have it either professionally scanned or photographed for best results.

Sending your original artwork to Picture Salon is one way to get a high quality image capture. However, if you do not wish to pack and ship your original art, here are the two main approaches.

#1. Scan your artwork - Scanning works on many different media types. It is also more cost effective than photography. The best media for scanning is watercolor. In addtion, you can v==aoaaaa mmmmm,,number of types of artwork. an economical way to go

• Watercolor: an excellent medium for scanning.



• Pastels, Pencil: need to be permanently fixed, otherwise they may smear.



• Collage: can be done but may need a clear acrylic sheet to protect image.



• Oil and Acrylic on board: good results!



• Oil and Acrylic on stretched canvas: can be done with mixed results. If you are willing to remove the canvas from the stretcher bars, scans can be very good and less expensive than photography, with high-quality results.

Typical Yellow Page listings for scanning services are:

• Reprographics, Copy and Duplicating services
• Commercial photography lab
• Sign, banner companies

#2. Photograph your artwork - more expensive

If your work is on stretchers or is thicker than foam core, then you will need to take a picture.

We highly recommend using a professional photographer who has done this sort of work before. We also recommend that you have it done on a large format camera (4x5), not a consumer grade digital camera.

Do-It-Yourself Photography - least expensive if you own the equipment

We have started to see fairly impressive results from digital cameras that are 8MP and greater. Just make sure to use the highest resolution setting and light as evenly as possible.

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Shipping your original art to Picture Salon:

Pack your original artwork very carefully and insure it for the fullest amount possible. You may also purchase supplemental insurance from companies like AXA and others.

Picture Salon will not be able to insure the return of your original for more than $500 -- the limit imposed upon us by FedEx Ground -- our primary delivery service.

Please read out terms and conditions for further information regarding original artwork.