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Test cards such as this can be used to help assess different papers (image from norman koren.com)
Choosing digital paper The Fine Art Trade Guild regularly hears from artists seeking guidance on choosing digital paper for fine art work. Annabelle Ruston looks at the papers available in the UK and finds out when each might be appropriate 44 April 2014
quick look at a paper wholesaler’s website reveals that digital art papers can be fibre-based, smooth, textured, doublesided, mould-made and more. The range of tones, weights, finishes and shades is extensive and these numerous options can be daunting for artists.
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The basics First things first: fine art prints must be printed on special digital paper. It might be tempting to think that you’ve painted watercolours on a particular paper for many years, so you should use the same paper for printing, as this will ensure that the prints closely resemble your originals. This would be a mistake, as digital ART BUSINESS TODAY