Guide to Choosing the Right Paper for Your Art Prints

At Strand, we produce gallery-quality prints using archival pigmented inks on carefully selected fine art and photographic papers. Each paper has its own look, feel, and purpose—choosing the right one depends on your artwork and how you want it to be experienced.

1. Ultra HD Photo Print on Fuji Pearl

Best for: Photographers & artists who want a glossy, high-impact finish.

Paper: 260gsm Photo Pearl
Look & Feel: Glossy pearl-like sheen, fantastic resolution, vibrant colour reproduction.
Why choose it:
- Ideal for photography where colour and detail are critical.
- Perfect for gallery-style photographic exhibitions.
- Excellent choice for vivid digital artwork that benefits from sharpness and luminosity.

2. Ultra HD Textured Fine Art Prints

Best for: Painters, illustrators & traditional artists reproducing original artworks.

Paper: 310gsm Textured Fine Art Paper
Look & Feel: Richly textured, heavyweight fine art paper.
Why choose it:
- Creates a painterly feel that closely resembles original artworks.
- Adds depth and tactile quality to watercolours, oil paintings, acrylics, and detailed illustrations.
- Museum-quality finish—perfect for limited edition fine art prints.

3. Ultra HD Photo Print on Enhanced Matte

Best for: Artists & photographers looking for a flat, non-reflective finish.

Paper: 220gsm Enhanced Matte
Look & Feel: Smooth matte surface, soft tonal range.
Why choose it:
- Excellent for artworks or photos where gloss is not desired.
- Works well with minimalist photography, black-and-white imagery, and soft-toned illustrations.
- Professional, understated finish—great for framing without distracting reflections.

4. UltraHD Hahnemühle Fine Art Prints

At Strand, we offer five premium Hahnemühle papers, each designed to bring out the best in your artwork or photography. All papers are museum-quality, archival, and deliver stunning detail and depth.

1. William Turner – 310gsm Textured Matte

Best for: Painters, illustrators & traditional artworks
Look & Feel: Rich, watercolour-style texture, natural white
Why choose it: Creates a painterly, authentic finish with depth and character.

2. Photo Rag – 308gsm Cotton Matte

Best for: Versatile use across photography & fine art
Look & Feel: Smooth, soft surface with deep matte tones
Why choose it: Excellent all-round choice with outstanding detail and tonal range.

3. Fine Art Pearl – 285gsm Silk Gloss

Best for: Black & white or high-contrast photography
Look & Feel: Bright white with a refined pearl sheen
Why choose it: Enhances contrast, depth, and crisp detail.

4. Torchon – 285gsm Coarse Texture

Best for: Bold, expressive artworks
Look & Feel: Distinctive coarse surface, bright white matte
Why choose it: Adds drama and a unique 3D quality to prints.

5. Fine Art Baryta – 325gsm Glossy

Best for: Colour-rich and gallery-style prints
Look & Feel: Glossy baryta finish, warm bright white
Why choose it: Delivers striking depth, clarity, and professional gallery appeal.

Quick Comparison Guide - Cost Effective Papers

Paper Type	Weight	Surface	Best For	Key Strengths
Fuji Pearl Photo Print	260gsm	Gloss / Pearl	Photographs, vivid digital art	Sharpness, vibrant colours, glossy finish
Textured Fine Art Print	310gsm	Textured	Traditional art reproductions	Painterly feel, depth, museum quality
Enhanced Matte Print	220gsm	Matte	Photos & art needing no gloss	Subtle tones, no reflections, smooth finish

✅ Photographers → Choose Fuji Pearl for sharp, glossy images.
✅ Traditional artists → Choose Textured Fine Art to mimic original works.
✅ Minimalist or matte lovers → Choose Enhanced Matte for soft, reflection-free presentation.