Business Details
Fine Art & Photographic Gicle Printing Services
Established as a contemporary art gallery and large format print service, Solaris Print caters to artists, photographers, and designers seeking archival-quality gicle prints. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of creative needs, offering personalized consultations to ensure every project meets exacting standards. With state-of-the-art equipment including Epson SureColor SC-P9500 and HP Z3200 printers, we deliver exhibition-grade results while maintaining competitive pricing. Our team, led by an MA-qualified fine art printer, provides hands-on studio support, digital editing, and professional scanning services up to A2 size.Located in St Leonards on Sea, we prioritise tactile client engagement through in-person discussions, sample reviews, and tailored paper selection from our extensive stock. Sustainability and longevity are central to our practice, using acid-free, lignin-free materials that meet international archival standards. We also curate limited edition prints from exhibiting artists, blending service excellence with cultural contribution. Our operational philosophy merges technical precision with creative empathy, ensuring both emerging and established artists receive technically flawless yet artistically authentic outputs.
Services
Gicle Printing
Studio Consultations
Digital Editing
Professional Scanning
Paper Selection
Limited Edition Sales
Highlights and features
- We offer artist-led consultations with MA-qualified print specialists
- Our studio houses dual 44-inch professional printers for colour consistency
- We provide colour-managed workflows from file to final output
- We maintain a comprehensive library of fine art and photographic papers
- We guarantee archival standards with acid-free, lignin-free materials
What people say
Depth of colour
Wonderful service
High quality prints
Bespoke service
Meticulous attention
Services
Gicle Printing Service
Our gicle printing service utilises professional 44-inch Epson and HP printers to produce museum-quality fine art prints. We work with pigment-based inks and acid-free papers to ensure longevity exceeding 100 years. Clients can bring digital files for direct printing after technical checks and colour profile adjustments.
Studio Consultations
One-to-one studio sessions provide expert advice on paper selection, colour management, and print finishing. Our MA-qualified printer assists with proofing, file adjustments, and material testing to achieve optimal results. Sessions include hands-on demonstrations of different paper textures and ink behaviours.
Digital Editing
We offer professional Photoshop editing for print preparation, including tonal correction, noise reduction, and resolution enhancement. Our specialists optimise images for specific papers while maintaining artistic intent. Services include enlarging low-resolution files using advanced interpolation techniques without quality loss.
Professional Scanning
Our Epson Expression 12000XL Pro scanner captures artworks up to A2 size with 2400 x 4800dpi resolution. We handle both reflective and transmissive originals, including oil paintings, watercolours, film negatives, and slides. The process preserves subtle tonal gradations and shadow details for accurate digital reproduction.
Paper Selection
We stock Hahnemhle and Awagami fine art papers in various textures and weights, including Photo Rag, German Etching, and Museum Etching. Clients can view physical samples to choose appropriate surfaces for their work. Our collection includes cotton rag, alpha-cellulose, and hybrid substrates suitable for different artistic styles.
People
Alexandra Drawbridge
Artist & Gallerist
BA Fine Art graduate from Falmouth School of Art and MA Digital Arts recipient from Camberwell College. Specialises in collaborative print production for international exhibitions. Combines artistic practice with technical expertise in digital print workflows.
Laura Maria Aelborn
Artist & Photographer
German/Lithuanian artist with Fine Art degree from University of Brighton and photography MA from Royal College of Art. Creates multidisciplinary works exploring perception through sculpture, photography, and video installations. Exhibits internationally.
Questions
What printing technologies do you use?
We use Epson SureColor SC-P9500 and HP Z3200 44-inch printers with pigment-based inks for archival stability and wide colour gamut reproduction.
Can you help with file preparation?
Yes, we offer colour correction, resolution enhancement, and file resizing services to ensure optimal print quality from your digital files.
Do you offer paper sample testing?
We provide physical paper samples from our Hahnemühle and Awagami collections for material selection before final printing.
What scanning resolutions do you support?
Our Epson Expression 12000XL Pro scanner captures up to 2400 x 4800dpi resolution for both reflective and transmissive originals.
How can I book studio time?
Contact us via phone or email to schedule one-to-one sessions with our print specialists during our operating hours.
