Prints & Framing
Choose how it hangs
Every piece is printed to order by Fine Art America, in the size and material your wall needs: framed, canvas, metal, acrylic or wood. Here is what each one is, the papers and their weights, the frames and mats, and what you can choose, each shown finished on my own pieces: use the arrows to try another. On any piece's page, See it finished lets you try every print, frame and mat on that piece.
Framed Print
Ready to hang the day it arrives, matted and framed by FAA's framers.
- Choose from more than 250 frames, in black, white, gold, silver, wood tones and colour.
- One mat or two, in 12 colours, with the mat width you want.
- Printed on your choice of eight papers (below).
- Arrives with the hanging wire attached, plus hooks and nails.
Canvas Print
The texture of a painting, stretched over a wooden frame.
- Glossy or matte canvas.
- Gallery wrap on 1.5" stretcher bars, with the picture mirrored round the sides, or black or white sides.
- Or a slimmer 5/8" museum wrap, or rolled canvas to stretch yourself.
- Add a frame if you like; it looks finished without one.
Art Print
Just the print, to frame your own way.
- Printed on your choice of eight papers, or on canvas.
- A 1" white border on paper (2.5" on canvas) leaves room for framing.
- Ships flat-rolled in a sturdy tube.
Metal Print
Colour printed onto aluminium, with a high gloss that makes it glow.
- 1/16" aluminium, floated 3/4" off the wall on a wooden frame.
- Light, rigid and water resistant: good for kitchens and bathrooms.
- Arrives ready to hang.
Acrylic Print
Printed on the back of clear acrylic, so the picture sits under a deep, glassy surface.
- 1/4" clear acrylic: the most depth of any print.
- Hang it on a wire, or on four aluminium posts that hold it off the wall.
- Arrives ready to hang.
Wood Print
Printed straight onto maple, for a warmer, rustic finish.
- 3/4" thick maple: the wood's warmth comes through the lighter colours.
- Arrives ready to hang.
Poster
The lightest way to have it, on archival paper.
- Archival matte paper with a 1" white border.
- Ships in a sturdy tube.
Tapestry
Soft, wall-sized fabric: 50" x 61", 68" x 80" or 88" x 104".
- Hang it vertical or horizontal.
Papers and their weights
Framed prints, art prints and posters are printed on one of eight papers, all acid-free, with archival inks. Weight is in grams per square metre (gsm); thickness in mil (thousandths of an inch).
| Paper | Finish | Weight | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archival Matte Paper | Matte, neutral white | 230 gsm / 9.5 mil | Crisp detail with no glare; lovely for black and white. FAA's usual choice. |
| Glossy Photo Paper | High gloss | 250 gsm / 10 mil | The deepest, most vivid colour. |
| Luster Photo Paper | Soft sheen | 250 gsm / 10 mil | Between gloss and matte; it makes water sparkle. |
| Semi-Matte Photo Paper | Semi-matte | 260 gsm / 10 mil | Rich colour with very little glare. |
| Picture Rag | Matte, 100% cotton | 300 gsm / 24 mil | A heavy cotton paper with true colour and deep blacks. |
| Somerset Velvet | Velvet texture, 100% cotton | 255 gsm / 19 mil | Bright white with a soft texture that warms a picture. |
| Watercolor Paper | Textured, 100% cotton | – | A natural paper texture under the colour. |
| Metallic Paper | Metallic shimmer | – | The shine of metal at the price of paper. |
Canvas
| Canvas | Finish | Weight | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy Canvas | Glossy, slightly warm | 450 gsm / 20 mil | The sheen and texture of oil paint. Acid-free poly-cotton. |
| Matte Canvas | Matte, bright white | 430 gsm / 20 mil | Soft, with no shine. Acid-free poly-cotton. |
Canvas wraps
- 1.5" stretcher bars, mirrored sides
- 1.5" stretcher bars, black sides
- 1.5" stretcher bars, white sides
- 5/8" stretcher bars, white sides
- No stretcher bars: rolled canvas
Frames and mats
Fine Art America stocks more than 250 frames and frames each order by hand, so it arrives ready to hang. Frame colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Gray, Beige, Brown, Dark Brown, Copper / Bronze, Blue, Red. A mat is the card border between the print and the frame: choose one or add a second, in any of these:
- White
- White with Black Core
- Off-White
- Antique White
- Cream
- Pearl
- Sand
- Sauterne
- French Blue
- Indigo
- Raven Black Rag
- Smooth Black
Swatches are close, not exact; the order page on Fine Art America shows each mat and frame on your print.
Sizes and shapes
Each piece prints up to its own largest size, set by the detail in the file; many go to 48 or 72 inches on the long side. Every piece's page says how large it prints, and you can see it on your own wall at its real size first.
- Natural: the whole picture, as I made it
- Horizontal: cropped to a landscape shape
- Vertical: cropped to a portrait shape
- Square: cropped square
Everything ships within 3 to 4 business days.
More than wall art
The same picture can come home on a pillow, a mug or a tote. Each piece's Fine Art America page shows which of these it comes on.
For the home
- Throw Pillow
- Fleece Blanket
- Duvet Cover
- Shower Curtain
- Bath Towel
- Beach Towel
- Round Beach Towel
- Coffee Mug
- Ornament
To carry
- Tote Bag
- Weekender Tote Bag
- Zip Pouch
- Yoga Mat
- iPhone Case
- Portable Battery Charger
To give and to write
- Greeting Card
- Spiral Notebook
- Sticker
- Jigsaw Puzzle
To wear
- Men's T-Shirt
- Women's T-Shirt
- Youth T-Shirt
- Toddler T-Shirt
- Baby One-Piece
Questions about your print
Which print should I choose?
For most rooms, a framed print or a canvas. A framed print is the classic: matted, framed and ready to hang. Canvas has the texture of a painting and needs no frame. Metal and acrylic give the most colour and gloss and suit modern rooms; wood is warmer and more rustic.
Which paper is best?
Archival matte is FAA's usual choice: crisp, with no glare. For the deepest colour choose glossy; for a soft sheen, luster. For a heavy cotton fine-art paper, Picture Rag (300 gsm) or Somerset Velvet (255 gsm).
How big can I print it?
Each piece has its own largest size, set by how much detail the file holds. Many go to 48 or 72 inches on the long side. Every piece's page shows how large it prints, and you can see it on a wall at its real size before you buy.
Does it arrive ready to hang?
Framed, canvas, metal, acrylic and wood prints arrive ready to hang, with the hardware. Art prints and posters ship rolled in a tube, with a white border left for framing.
How long does it take?
Fine Art America prints and ships each order in 3 to 4 business days, then it travels to you.
Will the print fade?
The inks are archival and the papers and canvases acid-free, made to last for generations without fading.
Will the watermark be on my print?
No. The watermark on the website preview is only there online; your print never has it.
Is there a discount?
Yes. The Discount Club takes 25% off my part of each price, and 35% for designers and other professionals.