In fine art, a Print is made by transferring an image to paper. Unlike original works, prints are made in multiples. Each one is considered an original.
Printmaking uses various techniques like etching and screenprinting. Prints are often released in limited editions. This makes affordable art available to collectors.
What makes a print special is that the artist creates the original design, and then personally supervises or even creates each individual copy, making every one unique even within a limited edition. This process allows an artist to share their work with a broader audience, giving more people the chance to own a piece of fine art that truly connects with them, without the price tag of a one-of-a-kind painting or sculpture.
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