Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Fine Art Scanning & Giclee Printing Services
Since 2003, Chica Prints has been dedicated to providing artists with unparalleled fine art scanning and printing solutions. Our boutique family-owned service utilizes one of the world's largest professional flatbed scanners, ensuring geometrically accurate 600 DPI scans that capture every brushstroke and detail. We specialize in handling delicate, mounted, or oversized artwork up to 48x70 inches, eliminating the need for disassembly or complex lighting setups. Our commitment to quality extends to archival giclee printing on premium materials, including canvas, photo paper, and textured fine art paper, using fade-resistant inks designed to last decades. We partner with local and national artists to deliver color-corrected prints through a meticulous three-step process: high-resolution scanning, proofing for color accuracy, and final production based on client-approved proofs.Our team understands the critical importance of master image quality in art reproduction, which is why we prioritize pixel-perfect digital preservation for revenue generation, legacy storage, and disaster recovery. With over two decades of experience, we offer personalized service and technical expertise to ensure artists achieve true-to-original reproductions while maintaining the integrity of their work. Our value proposition includes free referral-based scans, flexible shipping options, and comprehensive consultation to build lasting professional relationships.
Services
Fine Art Scanning
Giclee Printing
Archival Digitization
Color Correction
Oversized Art Handling
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 600 DPI scanning with geometric accuracy since 2003
- Our process includes free test proofs for color accuracy
- We handle mounted or fragile artwork without disassembly
- Archival inks ensure prints last decades without fading
- Free referral scan program for established artists
Services
Fine Art Scanning
Our 48x70-inch flatbed scanner captures artwork at 600 DPI with pixel-perfect accuracy. This non-invasive process handles mounted, fragile, or oversized pieces up to 48x70 inches without disassembly. Uniform lighting ensures consistent color reproduction while preserving texture details like brushstrokes and varnish layers.
Giclee Printing
We produce museum-quality prints using archival inks on acid-free materials. Options include canvas, photo paper, and textured fine art paper with matte, luster, or glossy finishes. All prints undergo color calibration to match original artwork specifications precisely.
Color Correction
Before final production, we create test proofs for client approval. This ensures color accuracy and detail fidelity through iterative adjustments. Our process guarantees prints maintain the original artwork's vibrancy and tonal range across different media types.
Oversized Art Handling
Specialized equipment accommodates artwork exceeding standard dimensions. The 48x70-inch scanning bed eliminates requirements while maintaining resolution integrity. This service benefits muralists, installation artists, and creators of monumental works requiring precise digital preservation.
Archival Digitization
We create permanent digital records for legacy purposes and disaster recovery. Scans are stored in multiple formats to ensure long-term accessibility. This service protects against theft, fire, or physical degradation while enabling future reproduction possibilities without original artwork access.
Questions
What makes your scanning process superior to photography?
Our 600 DPI flatbed scanner captures geometrically accurate details down to brushstrokes without complex lighting setups. This eliminates perspective distortion and ensures pixel dimensions match original artwork exactly.
Do you handle fragile or mounted artwork?
Yes, our equipment scans mounted pieces up to 48x70 inches without disassembly. The non-contact process safely handles delicate materials including varnished surfaces, textiles, and engraved wood.
How do you ensure print color accuracy?
We provide test proofs for client approval before final production. This iterative process adjusts color profiles and ink calibration to match original artwork specifications precisely.
What printing materials do you offer?
We print on archival-quality canvas, photo paper, and textured fine art paper. All materials use acid-free, lignin-free cotton-poly blends with protective coatings for long-term durability.
Can you scan very large artwork?
Our 48x70-inch scanning bed handles oversized pieces up to 28,800x42,000 pixels. This eliminates拼接 requirements while maintaining maximum resolution for prints up to four times the original size.
Do you offer referral incentives?
Yes, returning artists receive one free scan for each referred client who uses our services. This applies to both local and national customers without limitations.
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