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Add Bleed to Artwork in Photoshop Using Generative Expand

If you’re new to print design, “bleed” can feel confusing—or worse, like something you only remember when the printer rejects your file. The good news? Modern design tools now make adding bleed much easier, thanks to a feature called Generative Expand. This guide walks you…

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What “Rich Black” Means for Printing

Many graphic designers, illustrators, and artists struggle with faded black and colors when printing artwork with a commercial printer. How do you make sure your blacks are richer? In printing, "rich black" refers to a deep, intense black color achieved by using a combination of…

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Art Printing

Why Is Canvas Printing So Popular for Fine Art Reproductions?

Today, we will explore the numerous benefits of reproducing artwork on canvas! While both prints and reproductions are copies of original artwork, they are created differently. Prints are unique copies made manually by the artist using techniques like etching, relief, stenciling, lithography, or engraving. Reproductions,…

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Programs That Fix Low Resolution

Many artists accidentally make art at low resolution. These images may appear wonderfully on screen, but prints appear fuzzy or pixelated. The programs below offer various tools and features to fix resolution issues and ensure that files, whether raster or vector graphics are suitable for…

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21 Reasons Resolution is SO Important for Printing

Resolution plays a pivotal role in printing, influencing the quality, clarity, and overall impact of printed materials. Whether it's a document, photograph, or artwork, the resolution determines the level of detail and sharpness reproduced on paper. In this digital age, understanding the significance of resolution…

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7 Reasons You Keep Running Out of Printer Ink

The most common problem you might experience when using your printer at the home or office is your printer ink runs out too fast. With a few modifications, ink consumption can become more tolerable and less profit draining. Here are 7 reasons you keep running…

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25 Major Reasons Prints Don’t Match Your Digital File

Attaining accurate colors for retail prints can be frustrating to many since various factors determine the final outcome. Today, we highlight 25 primary reasons prints don't match your digital file or physical artwork. Incorrect color profile settings on the computer or printer Calibration issues with…

Entertainment Printing

The Benefits of Postcard Marketing (According to AI)

AI proved its usefulness to the general public this week, and wow. ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI, is blowing peoples' minds. Basically, you can ask a wide variety of questions, and it will answer you. It isn't perfect, but it is impressive. ChatGPT…

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How to Create Print Quality Images From Procreate

Have you ever spent uncounted hours creating an incredible piece of digital art on Procreate to realize the quality is too low for printing or selling? Exporting high-resolution images in Procreate requires a little planning ahead in the beginning. We are here to walk you…

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