I've added two new types of print, available to order via my website. Metal Prints and Acrylic Prints have increased in popularity in the last few years, particularly in North America, and I was getting a few custom requests for them, so they're now available to order for all photos in my Galleries.
Metal and Acrylic are both premium wall art options, producing top-of-the-range image quality. They're best suited to modern & contemporary interiors, bringing different material characteristics to those of the traditional mediums I offer (fine art paper and canvas). Here's a little more about each of them...
Metal Prints
Material: Photos are infused into specially designed, high-end Chromaluxe® sheet aluminium.
Aesthetic: A popular modern option, due to its vivid colours and robust surface. The surface reflects light, which enhances the vibrancy of colours and details. Provides a lightly textured surface, for those who prefer an unframed finish.
Durability: Metal prints are rigid, flat, and hard-wearing. They're resistant to fading, scratching, and moisture, making them suitable for high-traffic areas.
Design Compatibility: Complements modern interior styles, from minimalist to bold. Suitable for environments from the home to offices & commercial spaces. I'm a particular proponent of nature-inspired wall art within the workplace, which is shown to aid well-being and job-satisfaction.
Acrylic Prints
Material: Acrylic prints are made by printing on metallic photo paper and sandwiching that print between layers of transparent adhesives and acrylic to create a solid, fused end-product.
Aesthetic: The highest quality print format available. Features a glossy surface that adds depth, creating a three-dimensional effect. Provides a sleek and minimalist wall art product.
Durability: Acrylic is not as durable as metal and can be susceptible to scratches.
Design Compatibility: Acrylic's striking glossy appearance creates a true centrepiece. These prints are best hung to create a focal point within a room. Creating a conversation-starter in a living room, a contemporary backdrop for a dining room, or a sense of inspiration within a workplace.
Ready-To-Hang
Both Metal and Acrylic prints are shipped fully-assembled, with all necessary hanging-hardware. This photo illustrates an example of a French Cleat hanging system. The mechanism used will vary depending on the size and weight of your print. Both products sit subtly out from the wall, creating an attractive drop-shadow effect.
Framing Available: Both metal and acrylic prints are usually hung unframed, but I can provide both options framed on request.
Local Printers = Local Shipping
By using a carefully-curated set of trusted fine art print houses in different regions, I am able to have prints custom-made to order in your country or region. This means no costly shipping or import duty, no delays at customs, and no unnecessary emissions from flying prints around the world.
Delivery is also free for all prints!
Currency Detection
More good news! I recently put on my web developer hat, and wrote some code to enable print prices to automatically display in your local currency*.
No more will you have to set the currency drop-down manually!**
This was always something I wanted for my site, but not many platforms support it. But in a rare flash of inspiration, it occurred to me to write it myself, and I think it's a pretty neat feature.
I hope that makes the site a little more welcoming to those outside the UK and our niche, provincial currency.
* Supports GBP, USD, CAD, AUD, EUR.
** You can still change the currency manually if you like.
That's all the news for now. I've got a few new photos to share soon, so hopefully I will get those together before too long.
Thanks,
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George
