Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 11/28/06 1:29:25 AM, j.h.j.h@... writes:


> I had the same question and I still don't understand. I would expect
> a matte coating would be needed. The canvas itself isof course strong
> enoguth. But the difference with an oil painting is that in the
> painting there is a VERY thick layer of pigments. Tiny scratches just
> don't have an effect. The pigment layer of an inkjet canvas is MUCH
> thinner and therefor much more vulnerable.
> 

I don't find inkjet print on canvas to be as durable as most oil paintings; 
but durable enough for display. Some people spray with a matte fixative, but 
definately avoid a thick varnish (as would be used on a gesso canvas) as it 
ruins the matte look and intimate texture. I'll have more input on durability in a 
few years... By the way, I do also matte and frame such canvas prints, as I 
would art paper, but thats a different effect entirely.

C. David Tobie
Product Technology Manager
ColorVision Business Unit
Datacolor Inc.
CDTobie@...
www.colorvision.com


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