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Eric

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November 2005
So I'm in the DA art shop, looking at getting some prints done and I'm left wondering about the difference between paper and print. I did a google search and read a couple of things, but none of them really explained it too well and they said that it really depends on the piece being printed.

I was hoping someone here could shed some light. Also, I figured I'd give an example of what I was looking at to see if someone might explain to me why it should be on paper or why it should be on print, so that I can use that as a reference for any others I might choose.

The print:
www.deviantart.com/print/8024712/?utm_source=DA&utm_medium=DP&utm_campaign=DA_DP_BuyThisPrint-Bottom_121009&utm_content=BuyThisPrint-Bottom

Josh

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May 2008
Canvas should last longer. I'm not talking one will last 5 months and the other 6, one will last a few years, and canvas will last quite a bit longer. Paper prints are shiny/glossy, whereas Canvas prints should have next to no shine to them at all (i.e. matte).

There is another thing. But I can't remember right now. Perhaps in the morning when I am not dead tired. lol

Eric

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November 2005
Thanks for the response.

So for the one I posted that would probably go better on paper due to the high contrast and bright colors?

Josh

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Yeah, you'll likely want paper. It would probably have a more traditional feel to it if you were to use canvas, more like a painting.

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