Clayton Color is an inkjet (giclée) print studio in Cincinnati, Ohio specializing in fine art printing on archival canvas and paper.
Services include high-resolution artwork scanning, color-accurate printing, and digital file prep (Photoshop, layout, and custom edits)
Products include high-end stretched canvas and fine art paper prints.
SERVICES:
about SCANNING SERVICE
Artwork capture is done with a Hasselblad X2D II medium-format camera using a high-resolution multi-shot process to produce files with higher color accuracy, finer detail, cleaner texture reproduction, and stronger tonal separation than standard scanning methods.
My process is built around controlled lighting, custom color profiling, and accurate focusing — allowing the file to hold up for enlargement and reprints. That means a master file with higher fidelity to your original artwork.
Max original width: 72"
$45 per title.
SERVICE PRICING
Hi-res scanning: $45 per title
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Included: 102MP, 16-bit, 600MB digital file.
Studio Setup: $35
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For: In-house matching without approval.
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Included: Tests on final media with adjustments.
Premium Setup: $55
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For: Color match with client approval.
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Included: Multiple proofs w/ client input.
Mounting: $45 per sheet
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3/16" acid-free heat activated Fome Core board.
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Ideal for large paper prints destined for framing.
Photoshop: $35/hour
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Call for quote.
PRICING:
PAPER PRICING
SIZE | FINE ART |
|---|---|
8X10 | 33 |
11X14 | 42 |
12X18 | 59 |
16X20 | 62 |
18X24 | 78 |
20X24 | 86 |
24X30 | 116 |
24X36 | 140 |
30X40 | 176 |
36X48 | 254 |
40X60 | 317 |
What makes a giclée a giclée? Three things have to be true: high-resolution output (typically 300 DPI or higher), pigment inks, and an archival paper or canvas. What makes an ink archival? Archival inks are pigment-based, not dye-based. Pigments are ground solid color particles suspended in a carrier — they sit on or near the surface of the paper and resist fading from UV and exposure. A well-printed pigment ink on the right paper and kept out of direct sun, can last 100+ years without visible fading. What makes a paper archival? Archival paper is acid-free and lignin-free. Acid in untreated paper causes it to yellow and become brittle over time — think of an old newspaper. Lignin is the compound in wood pulp that breaks down under light and oxygen, also yellowing the paper. Archival papers use either pure cotton rag or purified alpha-cellulose, are pH-neutral and/or buffered. This is what gives a giclée its lifespan.
CANVAS PRICING
SIZE | CANVAS ONLY | GALLERY WRAP |
|---|---|---|
16X20 | 40 | 85 |
18X24 | 55 | 105 |
20X24 | 60 | 115 |
24X24 | 70 | 130 |
24X30 | 85 | 150 |
24X36 | 100 | 180 |
30X36 | 120 | 205 |
30X40 | 130 | 225 |
36X36 | 140 | 240 |
36X48 | 175 | 290 |
40X60 | 235 | 395 |
*Gallery wraps come in 1.5" or 0.75"
** Varnishing options available
MEDIA OPTIONS :
CANVAS OPTIONS
Breathing Color Lyve Matte
400 weight, zero optical brighteners, bright-white, & made in the USA. Optional archival satin varnish available.
Benchmarked by the Fine Art Trade Guild with A Blue Wool certification.
FAQ
Preferred file type: TIFF @ 300dpi in Adobe RGB
Preferred file transfer: Google Drive
Fine art papers and canvas are archival
Archival inks are used on all prints
Lead time: 3 business days
equipment
Canon PRO6100 pigment printer
This printer was built for the exact application that I use it for and is the premier choice for inkjet fine art reproduction.
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Twelve pigment inks & massive color gamut
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Handles media up to 60" wide
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2400X1200 dpi resolution (no resampling of your files)
Hasselblad X2D 100C
The X2D captures 16-bit color on a medium format sensor = finer tonal gradation and more accurate color-separation for reproduction work. It renders artwork closer to what the eye sees than general-purpose cameras.
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102MP capable of capturing large original art
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15 stops of dynamic range (deep shadows & detailed highlights in same capture)
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16 bit color depth unlocks 281 trillion colors
wrapped canvas
CANVAS PRICING
SIZE | CANVAS ONLY | GALLERY WRAPPED |
|---|---|---|
16X20 | 40 | 85 |
18X24 | 55 | 105 |
20X24 | 60 | 115 |
24X24 | 70 | 130 |
24X30 | 85 | 150 |
24X36 | 100 | 180 |
30X36 | 120 | 205 |
30X40 | 130 | 225 |
36X36 | 140 | 240 |
36X48 | 175 | 290 |
40X60 | 235 | 395 |
PAPER PRICING
SIZE | ART PAPER |
|---|---|
8X10 | 33 |
11X14 | 42 |
12X18 | 59 |
16X20 | 62 |
18X24 | 78 |
20X24 | 86 |
24X30 | 116 |
24X36 | 140 |
30X40 | 176 |
36X48 | 254 |
40X60 | 317 |
SERVICE PRICING
Hi-res scanning: $45 per title
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Included: 500MB – 16 bit color, digital file.
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Optional: Storage of files on my cloud.
Studio Setup: $35
-
Included: Proofing on final media with adjustments.
Mounting: $40
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3/16" acid-free heat activated Fome Core board.
-
Ideal for large paper prints to be framed.
Photoshop: $35/hour
-
Call for quote.
MEDIA OPTIONS :
Breathing Color Lyve Matte
400 GSM, zero optical brighteners, bright-white, & made in USA.
If you're looking for a non-matte finish, I offer archival varnishing as an add-on.
FAQ
Preferred file types: 16 bit TIFF @ 300dpi in Adobe RGB
Preferred file transfer: Google Drive
All fine art papers and canvas are archival & name brand.
Archival inks are used on all prints.
Lead time: 3 business days
custom stretchers
equipment
Canon PRO6100
This printer was built for the exact application that I use it for and is the premier choice for inkjet fine art reproductions.
-
Twelve pigment inks & wide color gamut
-
Handles media up to 60" wide
-
2400X1200 dpi resolution
Hasselblad X2D 100C
The X2D 100C produces16-bit color on a medium format sensor — finer tonal gradation and more accurate color separation for reproduction work. It renders artwork closer to what the eye sees than general-purpose cameras can.
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100 MP capable of capturing large original art.
-
15 stops of dynamic range (deep shadows & detailed highlights in the same shot)
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16 bit color depth unlocks 281 trillion colors.
Fine Art Printing & Scanning
A one - person studio in Cincinnati
Clayton Color is a fine art inkjet (giclée) print studio in Cincinnati, Ohio specializing in printing on archival canvas and paper.
Services include high-resolution artwork capture, color-accurate printing, and digital file prep. (Photoshop, layout, and custom edits)
Products include gallery-quality stretched canvas and fine art paper prints made with archival materials and professional equipment.
SERVICES:
about SCANNINg services
Artwork capture is done with a Hasselblad X2D 100C medium-format camera using a high-resolution multi-shot process to produce files with higher color accuracy, finer detail, cleaner textures, and tonal separation than standard scanning methods.
My process is built around controlled lighting, tethered review, and accurate focusing – allowing the file to hold up for enlargement and reprints.
Max Original Size: 72" wide.
