Hello and welcome to PIXXIE by Vessel House! Here you will find artwork full of color and character. Feel free to explore and contact me with any questions.
HOW TO GET YOUR DOWNLOADS PRINTED -
WHAT IS PRINTABLE ART? Printable art (digital design files) is a cost-efficient way to get high quality art instantly, without paying for shipping and waiting for days for your prints to arrive. You can print at your local printing service. You'll have ultimate flexibility in selecting your own paper, whether it be matte, glossy, canvas, or some other surface!
WHAT SIZES CAN I PRINT MY ART? You can print in any size you wish!
YOU HAVE SEVERAL OPTIONS -
IF YOU WANT TO PRINT DOWNLOADS AT YOUR LOCAL PRINTING SERVICE: Staples, Office Depot & FedEx Kinko's will all print your files for you. You can also buy craft paper or card stock of your choice at Michael's or at your local craft store.
IF YOU WANT IT PRINTED, FRAMED & SHIPPED TO YOUR DOOR: If you're in the U.S. or Canada we recommend Framebridge.com,they will print your files, frame them for you, and shipped them to your door step!!
WHAT KIND OF PAPER DO YOU RECOMMEND? This is really a personal choice, but I tend to prefer heavyweight matte paper for my art prints. Many office supply stores offer high quality heavyweight matte photo paper that will work well with your desktop printer. You can also use satin, semi-gloss or glossy paper for your prints, which would work particularly well for full color photographic prints.
- The final project of the artwork will be determined by the quality of the printer and either the paper or card that you choose. For the most visually stunning final results, we recommend printing the pages using high quality paper, such as cardstock. -
PRINTING AT STAPLES STORES (U.S. and Canada customers): I've been really pleased with the quality of Staples prints, where you can get very inexpensive same day prints if ordering before 2 PM (with a small rush fee).
For same-day/in-store 4x6", 5x7", 8x10" or 8.5x11" prints on matte paper:
The utility will automatically resize and crop your uploaded file to fit the dimensions of the paper. If your file print size doesn't match the paper size, choose the first file print size that's larger than the paper size (it's better to reduce images than to enlarge, in general).
For larger same-day/in-store prints - printed on 12x18", 18x24" or 24x36" matte paper (you can trim to your desired size afterward):
On the media tab, select your paper size (select the paper size closest to your final print size). I recommend any of the sizes in the "White Standard HWT" option.
UNCHECK the "fit content to paper" option unless the paper size is the same as your desired final print size and you don't intend to trim the paper.
Their available sizes are rather limited - 12x18", 18x24" and 24x36". Your file will automatically be resized and cropped to fit these dimensions. You'll be shown a preview image. so you can decide if this is acceptable.
I recommend going with their super heavyweight 140 lb. matte finish option, or the semi-gloss 140 lb. medium sheen option for best results.
PRINTING AT FEDEX KINKO'S STORES (U.S. and Canada customers): FedEx Kinko's is another great option for fast, same-day prints. To print 8x10" or 8.5x11" files at FedEx Kinko's:
Once uploaded, you will probably receive a message stating "this file contains a non-standard print size," so you'll want to click the "review options" button. Select "Letter - 8.5x11" for your print size. This will enlarge the 8x10 image slightly since FedEx automatically prints to fill the page.
Then, continue on to your print options. The only thing you have to do here is select your paper. Under "Paper Selection," choose "Card and Cover Stocks" and then "Ultra Bright White (Card)" for best results.
To print 11x14" files:
Select "Tabloid - 11x17" for the print size.
Select the 80lb. laser paper option (this is the heaviest weight they currently offer in this size).
To print larger sizes (16x20" and above):
Select the poster printing option. The available sizes are 16x20, 18x24, 22x28, 24x36, and 36x48.
Again, the software will automatically scale your file to fit the page size. The results are really nice and usually available the same day as you place your order.
PRINTING AT HOME OR AT THE OFFICE: I recommend using smooth cardstock or heavyweight photo paper for your prints - glossy, semi-gloss, satin or matte selections are matters of personal preference, but I tend to prefer matte paper for most of my prints, as it is less likely to contribute to glare and reflection when framed. - Epson: Set Color Management to “None”, “Off” or “No Color Management”. Depending on the driver and version, you may need to select "ICM" before seeing any of these choices. Also make sure that the "print preview" option is NOT checked, or you may end up with a magenta cast to your print. - Canon: the naming of the control may not always be consistent, but it will generally be “Off” or “None” - HP: Set color management to “Application Managed Color”. Depending on the driver and version, you may need to select ICM before seeing this choice.