How do you tell the difference between a lithograph and an original?

Depending on the printer, colors can vary drastically from the original. A common way to tell if a print is a hand lithograph or an offset lithograph is to look at the print under magnification. Marks from a hand lithograph will show a random dot pattern created by the tooth of the surface drawn on.

How can you tell a real watercolor from a print?

The easiest way to identify a watercolour is to look for an almost transparent paint layer, which has a perfectly flat surface, with very slight evidence of brush strokes, or pigment on the surface of the picture. Also consider how the picture is framed, and the material the picture is painted on.

What is a print of an original painting?

A print is a generic term for something that is made in a reproducible format, but a fine art print is made specifically for the chosen medium. Fine art prints are original works of art in their own right. They are not simply copies of an original.

What size should I make my art prints?

When choosing a print size, it helps to choose one similar to the original. “Most of my final work is sized at 27×40,” says Paul. “So, when I do fine art prints of my work they are usually printed at 16×24 and 24×36, which echo the original dimensions perfectly.” You can also create a custom canvas size.

Is 300 dpi good enough for print?

All files must have a minimum resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch). If you submit low-resolution files for printing, you will not be happy with the quality of your printing. Below are examples of a low resolution (72 dpi) file and a high resolution (300 dpi) file.

What is the minimum dpi for printing photos?

300 DPI

Is 600 or 1200 dpi better?

Bigger and Better Resolution The higher the dpi the better the resolution and the better copy/print quality. For example, 1200 X 1200 dpi will give you better resolution or copy/print quality than 600 X 600 dpi, thus giving you better copy/print quality and better half tones.