Artwork Capture
At The Painted Pixel, we specialize in high-quality fine art captures using advanced digital scanning and photography techniques. Whether you're an artist looking to archive your work or reproduce it for print, we ensure that every detail, texture, and color is faithfully captured.
We offer color services to ensure your printed reproductions reflect the original piece as closely as possible—something that can’t be achieved when working with a printer from afar. Our dedicated small and mighty team handles your artwork with care, capturing every detail and color just as you intended.
All artwork captures begin with a basic capture.
This includes a high-resolution image of your artwork, basic color adjustments to the monitor, and a web-ready .jpg (1920px on the long end, 72dpi, RGB colorspace) for you to download via Dropbox.
From here, we offer a range of add-ons to personalize your capture to your exact preferences, ensuring the final result matches your vision.
Basic Capture Pricing
$0.04 per square inch with a $20 minimum
The minimum does not apply if you are getting color proofing
Add On’s:
Color Proofing
$40/Piece
Our color proofing service is perfect for those who want their print to most closely reflect the original. We print a proof on the medium of your choice, compare it to your artwork, and make color adjustments in Photoshop. This process continues until the print is as close to your original as possible. When you pick up, you’ll receive a small printed proof for you to review. From here, we’re happy to make any necessary adjustments to match your vision.
High Resolution Download
$30/Piece
For customers who need the largest possible file—typically for printing on their own or through another printer—we offer a full-resolution download. We always use the high-resolution file for prints we fulfill, but if you need it for your own use, you can opt to purchase it separately.
Metallics
$15/piece
Metallic elements in artwork can’t be printed with the same reflective qualities as gold leaf or other metallic finishes, but our specialized capture process ensures they appear as true to the original as possible. By taking multiple captures, we preserve the depth and variation in metallic areas while maintaining the richness of non-metallic colors. Without this process, metallics can appear flat or dark brown, but with it, they will have a more accurate luminosity and color.
Background Removal
$30/piece
For a clean, professional look, we can create a solid white background for your artwork—perfect for subjects that need to "float" on white. If a project requires extensive editing to remove the background, such as pressed flowers and pieces with extensive shadows, an additional editing fee of $100/hr (prorated) may apply.
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How Do I Get Started?
Ready to get going with an artwork capture? Use our Link below to book an Artwork Drop Off Appointment that works for you. You’ll fill out a short form detailing your piece(s) and we’ll be ready for you at your appointment time to go over any other questions you have!