Digital BW, The Print

Tim,

If I were you I would go to these three places and read about the papers and media they 
offer. I have used most of these major ones the past few years and there are so many good 
ones out there these days. Most of us around here have centered on Hahnemuhle rag 
papers due to the great color dynamic and excellent d-max for all kinds of work. When I 
was getting started with all this I ordered the sample pack from inkjetart.com and tried 
them all with both color and monochrome. That way you have a sample to show 
prospective clients also. My favorite papers are Hahnemuhle Photo Rag, H. William Turner, 
H. German Etching, Epson Ultra-smooth, Somerset Velvet, and Concorde Rag ( warm ) on 
the higher end. And Epson Enhanced Matte, Legion Matte and Epson Premium Semigloss 
and Luster on the less expensive end. I would try them all. 

As for Canvas there is the original Epson cotton canvas that I am using this weekend for 
large things. It  is excellent in regard to color gamut, photo quality, and permanence and I 
have done things as large as 44"x90" for murals for the Phladelphia Eagles stadium last 
year. However, I would spray this canvas media with Premier Art spray or Lyson Printguard 
or similar UV spray to avoid contact with pollutants and fingerprints over the long term 
since it won't be behind glass. Now Epson offers a less shiny canvas that is half cotton and 
half synthetic. The origninal canvas actually looks like the surface of a conventional oil 
painting and the new surfaces or either matt or glossy depending on the brand and 
surface ordered. You will need a custom ICC proflie made for which every media you 
choose for getting the best results. I get mine from www.profilecity.com for about 
$100.00 each. If you don't do your own profiles this is a great investment.

Go to these sites:

http://www.digitalartsupplies.com
http://www.inkjetart.com
http://www.inkjetmall.com

and order samples. Digital art supplies has free small samples of all their stock.

John