We are now OPEN FOR ONLINE SALES only during Covid-19 isolation.

Art Ink Prints’ protective measures against Covid-19

Updated Thursday March 19th, 2020

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic is affecting all of us. I wanted to reach out on behalf of everyone at Art Ink Print and update you on how we’re adapting.

First of all, our hearts go out to anyone who’s been impacted by this virus – especially those who are sick, to whom we extend our best wishes for a full recovery.

Online ordering (or by email) is still available and will be until further notice. Phone services will have limited availability (please don’t leave messages, unless an emergency), due to staffing levels, so please email orders or questions. We will phone you for anything that needs clarification or verbal responses. Starting Thursday Mar 19th, drop off and pick-up will be by appointment only, and at limited times.

We have implemented a very tight cleaning and Isolation protocols, appointments (personal contact) will only be offered for dropping off works of art. We will have reduced production capabilities, but file access, and print products will be available with a slightly longer turnover. Deliveries will be available via Canada Post or we are able to deliver right to your car. All payments can be made remotely via credit card or E-Transfer (or Cheques at pick-up).

We are focused on the health and safety of our employees, families and communities. Our team will be temporarily reduced until such time that we are able to return in good health and safely. We remain committed to providing you support and print product during this unprecedented situation.

Please email if you have any questions.

FINE ART PRINTING EXCLUSIVELY FOR ARTISTS

ELEGANT COLOUR PRINTING & DESIGN SERVICES • GREETING CARD PRINTING • LIMITED EDITIONS

Art Ink Print offers high quality fine art printing and reproduction services at our print shop in downtown Victoria BC. We ship to artists across Canada!

Our digital printing uses the latest technology for greeting cards, books, calendars, artists prints, postcards, and more.

Need limited edition giclee prints? No need to order the whole print run at once, we guarantee every print will match the artist’s proof kept in our archives.

We carry stock of envelopes, clear bags and backing boards for clients who print with us.

Wondering how to get the best digital files of your paintings? Let us scan or photograph your artwork in our studio for professional results!

Need precision colour matching to your original artwork? We provide a critical colour calibration service available for any art we have digitized in-house.

With over 25 years of experience in professional design services, our team can create beautiful layouts and designs to match your style of artwork.

We help artists market their creative work to the world, offering tips and advice in person and in our ‘artists handbook‘.

Why Artists choose us for their fine art printing.

We guarantee consistency in colour and quality with every order!
We provide an exceptional standard in fine art reproductions on archival papers, using cutting edge equipment and technology.
In-house design service for calendar layouts, book publishing, art cards and more.
Our team members all have backgrounds in the fine arts, we use our expertise to offer social media and marketing advice.
Whether you are a budding artist or a national treasure, we spend the time to explain and walk you through the process to start sharing your art with the world.

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Art Ink Print is a unique fine art printing studio run by artists, with over 20 years experience in colour printing, graphic design and photography.

We value the importance of faithfully reproducing our clients artwork, which is reflected in our attention to details and colour matching accuracy.

Our professional print proofing and file management system sets us apart from other print shops. Thereby enabling us to guarantee reprint matching for years to come.

We specialize in giclee reproductions on museum grade papers and canvas, and produce arts cards and affordable high quality digital press prints.

Our professional art scanning and photography services provide superior colour accuracy, tonal control, dynamic range, and rendering of fine detail.

Supporting artists by offering advice and marketing tips, we offer free 15 minute consultations to new clients looking to reproduce their work.

We care about the environment and print entirely on FSC, and SFI environmentally certified papers on the digital press.

Low wastage, pigment inks & modern print equipment help us keep our footprint small.

Check out these articles from our Artist’s Handbook for examples of our quarterly newsletter content.

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Perhaps you have heard of CARFAC (Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens). This professional organization for visual artists is a well respected voice for artists. But have you heard of CARFAC's related organization CARCC? CARCC (Canadian Artists Representation Copyright Collective) licenses and administers copyright for visual and media artists in Canada. Here's [...]
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HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:

I’ve been working with Art Ink Print for eight years and Scott and company are simply the best. The quality of their products and customer service is second to none. I don’t know where my business would be without them!

Kari Lehr

I first met Scott in 2012 when I was fairly new to the art world (as a business) and knew very little about prints, art cards, etc. Art Ink Print has been a great asset to my business as customers are always impressed by the qualities of the paper and overall printing of my products. I had some art cards printed elsewhere before I stumbled on Art Ink Print’s website, but after meeting Scott and having a few card sets done up, I’ve become a loyal customer. Scott and the Art Ink Print Team not only offer excellent and high quality printing, but are also full of art wisdom and tips. It’s always nice to go in and pick up orders as everyone who works there is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Amy Frank

Art Ink Print is an absolutely phenomenal company! This was my first time using their printing services and the results (with both the prints and the customer service) far exceeded my expectations! I am so glad that I chose this company to make my prints for me as they were so helpful, patient, kind and supportive during my first attempt at reproducing my artwork. I will definitely be using their services again in the future! Thank you!

Gabrielle Parent

Many thanks for finding a image in his files that we hand lost. What a great feeling.

Lynda McKewan

Thank you Scott, for your passionate dedication to excellence.

Sekoya Dawn

Many thanks for the fast and good quality work you consistently produce. My clients are pleased with the quality which helps my work look even better! I am looking forward to working together on more projects hopefully soon!

Fern Spackman

Dear Scott and Karina, It’s been great to work with you this year! Scott, you are a joy to do colour proofing with – enthusiastic & accommodating & you know your stuff!!

Carol Evans

Thank you for another job well done Scott. You have such an eye for detail and such a desire to do it right, that it just makes the printing part so easy now. After the years of struggling through that stage, it is so wonderful to to have my mind free to just paint… I am truly blessed to work with someone who has the integrity level I hold dear, and at the risk of sounding repetetive, the thanks are always sincere.

Angela

Canoe Beach in July by Carol Evans

Upstream Bounty by Kari Lehr

California Quail's by Morgan Warren

Wish Beach - Kimberley Thompson

Salmon Spawn by Claire Watson

We are now OPEN FOR ONLINE SALES only during Covid-19 isolation.

Art Ink Prints’ protective measures against Covid-19

FINE ART PRINTING EXCLUSIVELY FOR ARTISTS

ELEGANT COLOUR PRINTING & DESIGN SERVICES • GREETING CARD PRINTING • LIMITED EDITIONS

Why Artists choose us for their fine art printing.

We guarantee consistency in colour and quality with every order!

We provide an exceptional standard in fine art reproductions on archival papers, using cutting edge equipment and technology.

In-house design service for calendar layouts, book publishing, art cards and more.

Our team members all have backgrounds in the fine arts, we use our expertise to offer social media and marketing advice.

Whether you are a budding artist or a national treasure, we spend the time to explain and walk you through the process to start sharing your art with the world.

Wood Veneer

Textured

PAPERS

CHECK OUT OUR NEW RANGE OF

Wood Veneer

Textured

Art Ink Print is a unique fine art printing studio run by artists, with over 20 years experience in colour printing, graphic design and photography.

HERE’S WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING:

I’ve been working with Art Ink Print for eight years and Scott and company are simply the best. The quality of their products and customer service is second to none. I don’t know where my business would be without them!

Many thanks for finding a image in his files that we hand lost. What a great feeling.

Thank you Scott, for your passionate dedication to excellence.

Many thanks for the fast and good quality work you consistently produce. My clients are pleased with the quality which helps my work look even better! I am looking forward to working together on more projects hopefully soon!

Dear Scott and Karina, It’s been great to work with you this year! Scott, you are a joy to do colour proofing with – enthusiastic & accommodating & you know your stuff!!