Skink Ink Fine Art Printing

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Skink Ink will close for the Christmas holidays on Saturday the 20th of December and re-open on Jan 2nd 2026

Scanning Artwork

Scanning artwork is the best way to capture an image in terms of resolution, detail and even lighting. What we add to this is the ultimate concern for color.
See it in action

Scanning artwork

We have a 2400 dpi, 12″ x 18″ flat artwork scanner which is ideal for smaller works on paper or canvas. Larger works can be scanned as multi-part scans and then montaged together which provides a seamless image of the highest quality. Maximum artwork size 24″ x 36″.

We spend time correcting the color of the scan to match it as closely as possible to the original artwork. Calibration can take you only so far the hard work of matching by eye is where skill and expertise take over.

We will show you your work next to printed proofs to confirm that we have matched the colour to your satisfaction and we will re edit if required.  However please be aware that no copy can ever be exact. We will undertake only a limited number revisions to bring the proof in line with your expectations.

Certain surfaces are almost impossible to scan such as textured, varnished or febrile surfaces. We will recommend photography in these instances.

 

Features for scanning artwork

  • Up to 11” x 17” original, larger works can be done as multi-part scans
  • Multi-part scans: $75 for the first, and $35 for each subsequent scan, maximum original size 24" x 36".
  • All scans are 16 bit, RGB, 600 dpi@100% scale, and suitable for printing upto 800% enlargements.
  • All scans are carefully color corrected to ensure accurate reproduction of the original artwork.
  • Proof print of each file is included.
  • Delivered tagged with the Adobe RGB 1998 color profile.
  • Works whose materials make them unsuitable for placing face down on glass cannot be captured this way.
  • Minimum turnaround: 5-7 days
  • Same day turnaround is not possible
  • Artwork should ideally be delivered flat as rolled works take time to uncurl and may be impossible to capture without defects.

Additional services

  • – Retouching work to remove backgrounds and maintain the natural edges of aa artwork.
  • – Retouching work to alter the content or to remove defects in the work.
  • – Scanning resolution above 600dpi for flat bed will be charged for on a sliding scale and dependent upon final file size.

We will require your artwork to be kept here until the work is complete and paid for.

Prices

Flat bed scanning $75 per scan Multi-part scans: $75 for the first, and $37.50 for each subsequent scan.

Image top: Kelly Beeman scans for Edition Patrick Frey