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Best value from your big day out: Innova Art at the Photography Show 2018

Every visitor to the Photography Show 2018, 17-20 March, will be hoping to head home from the NEC, Birmingham, feeling they’ve had a profitable day out –feeling energised and enriched by all the new and innovative ideas on display. At Innova Art we’ve come up with a few extra incentives to ensure a visit to the show is a truly rewarding experience. Together with our retail partner Fine Art Foto, we’ve put together a package of exclusive show discounts on our award-winning range of digital media. For example: we’ll be presenting Innova Editions® Fabriano Printmaking Rag and Fabriano Artistico Watercolour Rag (IFA 107 & IFA 108) – fully archival, cotton rag papers from the world-famous Italian paper mill – from just £23. From the Olmec™ range, the expert photographer’s pick of photo papers, we’ll offering Olmec™ 260gsm Resin Coated Heavyweight Gloss and Satin (OLM 60 & 61) from £14; and Olmec™ 260gsm Resin Coated Metallic Gloss and Lustre (OLM 71 & 72) from £23. And we’ve irresistible stock clearance offers from just £7 on selected A4 and A3 sheets. All prices include VAT. And if you’re on the lookout for a new printer to help get the very best from your discounted media, Fine Art Foto can help with that too. They’ll have special show discounts on the acclaimed Canon imagePROGRAF Pro series. Money-saving offers will be available on our entire range of digital art and photo media and display products – courtesy of Fine Art Foto: the FibaPrint® range of digital fibre-based alternative to baryta papers, market-leading digital canvases, JetMaster® Image Display Systems, GOframe and Pinchbook™ Photo Books. Outstanding products with stand-out prices. On the Innova Art stand A1/B1, it’s always about more than [...]

Best value from your big day out: Innova Art at the Photography Show 20182018-03-08T17:33:34+01:00

The Great A2 Print Giveaway: Innova Art at The Photography Show 2018

“You just have to live and life will give you pictures,” Henri Cartier-Bresson Which is exactly what Innova Art – in conjunction with Fine Art Foto and Canon –will be doing at The Photography Show 2018, NEC, Birmingham, 17th-20th March: GET A FREE PRINT OF YOUR OWN WORK IN THE GREAT A2 PRINT GIVEAWAY! Why? Well, we want to see your work and we also want you to see how great it looks on Innova Art’s award-winning media. There’s no catch – to claim your FREE A2 print, all you have to do is: Present yourself at the Fine Art Foto Print Pavilion on the Innova Art stand (A1/B1). Pick your media from a premium selection of inkjet papers in the Innova Art range: mould made, soft textured matte surface; Innova Editions® Fabriano Printmaking Rag 310gsm ultra white, resin coated; Olmec™ Heavyweight Photo Satin 260gsm natural white, high gloss metallic, resin coated; Olmec™ Photo Metallic Gloss 260gsm Hand over your memory stick to a member of the expert print team. If you’ve resized your image to the right size (A2/594x420mm), that’s great – it will speed things up. Admire the acclaimed Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 12-colour inkjet printer as it prints your work. Collect your printThat’s it. The other advantage of all this good fortune is that you’re on the Innova Art stand, where we’ll be glad to tell you everything you need to know about the acclaimed Innova Art range. Oh – and did we mention the exciting discounts being offered by our stand partner Fine Art Foto. They sell the entire Innova inkjet media range and all the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO series printers, from desktop up to 60” wide. There’ll be special offers to [...]

The Great A2 Print Giveaway: Innova Art at The Photography Show 20182018-02-19T12:09:32+01:00

Ensuring it’s the details that make the difference: Innova Art at the Photography Show 2018

“In photography, the smallest thing can be a great subject” Henri Cartier-Bresson In photography, details count: the eye behind the camera, the time, the place, the instant an image is captured, while in many ways digital photography has transformed the way in which photography happens, details continue to make the difference. That's what The Photography Show 2018 is all about. As a truly 21st Century digital media specialist – founded in 2003 – Innova Art delights in detail. The precise distinctions between this substrate or that, the fine balancing act of contrast, texture and warmth, all the ways in which technical innovation can make a complex task the easiest of jobs. The smallest adjustments can have the greatest impact. Which is why we’ll be welcoming visitors to our newly expanded demo and retail area on the Innova Art stand A1/B1 at the Photography Show, NEC, Birmingham, 17-20 March 2018. We want the lowdown on all their detailed requirements because, like any great photographer, we do sweat the small stuff. And we know we’ve the products to make your prints just that little bit better. See more at The Photography Show 2018 The Innova Editions® range features exceptional coated papers based on fully archival, cotton rag papers. Including mould made bases from Fabriano, a paper maker that has been honing its craft since the 13th century. The familiar natural tone and surface textures of these papers make them the perfect partner for traditional imagery. We’ve more exciting textures in the Fine Art range: Cold Press Rough Textured Natural White 315gsm (IFA 13), with a rough ‘watercolour’ surface, and Smooth Cotton High White DS 100% Cotton 225gsm (IFA 05), with a high white finish, silky smooth surface [...]

Ensuring it’s the details that make the difference: Innova Art at the Photography Show 20182018-02-13T14:49:13+01:00

What Does ‘Archival Quality’ Mean?

For a quick overview on archival quality prints, take a look at our FAQ page. There are many terms used to describe the archival quality of inkjet papers and every artist wants their work to stand the test of time. The problem is that there are many contributing factors when considering the archival quality of an image printed on inkjet fine art paper. The first thing to consider is the paper itself The term acid free has long been associated with archival quality when it comes to paper, but historically this terminology has only applied to the base paper without any type of coating applied. The base material should be manufactured using pure alpha cellulose fibre, pure cotton fibre or a combination of these two materials. This will ensure that the paper base is pH 7 or above (acid free). A paper that contains lignin cannot be acid free as lignin is a naturally occurring acid within plant fibres. It is the lignin content in newsprint paper which causes it to yellow and go brittle over time. For inkjet papers the coating must also be considered in combination with the base materials. The coating is applied to the surface of the paper base to ensure that the ink is absorbed just the right amount. Once a coating is applied, the pH value (acidity) of the entire paper changes. The only way for this to be addressed is for manufacturers to ensure that the coatings used on their papers are as close to acid neutral as possible and to supply the pH value of the total paper (base and coating) rather than just the base. The second thing to consider is how the image is printed [...]

What Does ‘Archival Quality’ Mean?2019-04-08T13:32:42+01:00

Innova Art at The Photography Show 2018: The rough, the smooth, old favourites and all-new

Innova Art is expanding its demo and retail area at The Photography Show 2018, NEC, Birmingham, 17-20 March, meaning there’s more reason than ever to visit its stand A1/B1. Returning to The Photography Show 2018, Innova Art will be showcasing their full product range on stand A1/B1. There’s an Innova Art substrate to suit every taste – from high-end, fully archival cotton-based media, to the specially formulated digital canvases that have had reviewers describing them as the “king” of their type. There’s the famed Fibaprint® digital darkroom papers found in both the Photo Art and Innova Editions® ranges: for photographers who want to combine the traditional look and feel of darkroom prints with the ease of digital printing, and image display products that turn artwork into eye-catching wall or desktop displays. Display options include the Pinchbook™ Photo Books range of effortlessly elegant presentation books and albums, GOframe – the failsafe canvas stretching system that makes canvases the simplest of jobs, and the JetMaster® range – the award-winning print alternative to conventional wrapped canvas prints and elegant frame free displays. “Behind every great print there’s a great substrate, but everything depends on what the photographer is looking for, whether it’s a natural or high-impact tone, a flawless smooth surface or that little bit of texture and body," says MD Mike Gonzalez. “The point of our expanded demo area is to give visitors the opportunity to find out for themselves and perhaps to try a paper or canvas that’s new to them. Isn’t experimentation always the best way forward in art?” ”As in previous years, our stand partner is the specialist online retailer Fine Art Foto, so visitors can get advice and easily make a purchase while [...]

Innova Art at The Photography Show 2018: The rough, the smooth, old favourites and all-new2018-01-24T17:12:48+01:00

Innovate Tradition: Innova Art at Salon de la Photo 2017

For photographers in France, there was only one place to be in November: Salon de la Photo 2017 With seminars and workshops focussed on getting to know the latest kit, or meeting the biggest names in photography, as well as exhibitions and a trade event. Salon de la Photo 2017 lived up to its well established reputation as a one stop shop for all things photography. Thousands of visitors attended Salon de la Photo 2017 and the Innova stand was buzzing with activity. Demonstrations took place of the full range of image display products and there was excitement surrounding the GOframe canvas stretching system. Available for the first time in France the GOframe 1500 Pro Bar allows users of all abilities to create professional stretched canvases without the need for specialist tools or training. Also popular for image display were Pinchbook™ Photo Books. “People love the versatility of these covers,” says James Cannone, Sales Account Manager at Innova Art, “they think it’s great that the same cover can be used multiple times so they end up buying a book for each size print they produce.” Allowing users to quickly replace the contents of the book by simply folding back the cover, Pinchbook™ Photo Books are available in cloth and leather material options. The artwork on the Innova stand at Salon de la Photo 2017 came from the archives of Los Angeles based photographer Jim McHugh. Featuring celebrity portraits captured over the course of his career as well as some more recent collaborations with urban artists Prime and Big Sleeps. Visitors were impressed by the cross section of techniques on show: from traditional film negatives scanned in and printed digitally, digital captures printed at various sizes [...]

Innovate Tradition: Innova Art at Salon de la Photo 20172018-01-23T17:27:43+01:00

A Hive of Activity: Innova Art Return From Photo Plus Expo 2017

From October 26th-28th, the Innova team was in residence at the Javits Centre, New York for Photo Plus Expo 2017. Collaborative creative trio Jim McHugh, David ‘Big Sleeps’ Cavazos and Joe ‘Prime’ Reza joined the team on the Innova booth. Throughout the three days, the trade show floor of Photo Plus Expo 2017 was buzzing with action. From seminars and workshops to photo walks and portfolio reviews: photographers who attended were not disappointed. On the Innova Art stand Prime and Big Sleeps were busy creating original pieces by painting onto YouTac® Textile and showing visitors their signature styles. Photographer Jim McHugh stepped in to answer questions about the photographs on the stand and supplied polaroid images for Big Sleeps and Prime to embellish. Jim McHugh, Big Sleeps and Prime also signed prints every day, giving attendees the opportunity to take away a print on Innova paper, signed by all three artists, as well as learn more about what inspired these three creatives to start working together. Elsewhere on the stand the Innova team was on hand. Helping visitors with queries about choosing and testing inkjet paper types. Particularly popular was the print table, featuring papers from the Innova Editions® range. Six surfaces, all OBA free and meeting museum quality archival standards. All the papers within the range were available for Photo Plus Expo 2017 attendees to touch and feel. A limited selection of images was printed on each surface: visitors could see the same image on all six surfaces and visually understand how the paper finish influences the image. Continuing the interactive experience, the full range of JetMaster® image display products from Innova was on show. With a series on instruction videos playing on a [...]

A Hive of Activity: Innova Art Return From Photo Plus Expo 20172018-01-23T17:28:16+01:00

More Than Printed Paper: Innova Art at Moniker Art Fair 2017

Last month the Innova team was in London for the 8th edition of Moniker International Art Fair. Moniker Art Fair 2017 was buzzing with activity from a full programme of talks and events and Innova’s inkjet fine art media took centre stage for multiple exhibits. In the installation hall, US mixed media artist Ian Kuali’i created a large scale installation from hand cut Innova art paper. Visitors to the fair could walk through and around the exhibit -becoming a part of the art. Surrounding this impressive sight was some of Ian’s stunning original artwork: mixed media collages overlaid with paper cut outs, as well as a whole series of repurposed spray cans, each with their own paper cut out applied. On the Innova Art stand, the walls were adorned with reproductions of unique collaborative pieces created by a Los Angeles based trio: photographer Jim McHugh and urban artists Big Sleeps and Prime. Utilising McHugh’s polaroid photographs of Los Angeles, printed on Innova FibaPrint® Ultra Smooth Gloss 385gsm (IFA 49), Prime and Big Sleeps use their own distinctive lettering styles to work over the top and create urban artworks inspired by the new noir scene in L.A. The Innova team also took part in their own collaboration as part of the show. Teaming up with Moniker Art Fair and London based artist Mr. Frivolous to release a special print edition. Commissioned specifically for the fair this year the artwork, drawn by Mr. Frivolous, celebrated the east London art scene. The print edition was printed on Innova Fabriano Printmaking Rag 310gsm, part of the Innova Editions range and given away for free to fair attendees. At selected times of each day, Mr. Frivolous took up residence on [...]

More Than Printed Paper: Innova Art at Moniker Art Fair 20172018-01-23T17:28:26+01:00

Create picture perfect prints: Innova Art at Salon de la Photo 2017

Join Innova Art at Salon de la Photo 2017, Paris, 9-13 November and find the ideal inkjet media to produce limited or open editions of your work. Every photographer knows that images look different depending on the viewing conditions. That’s why finding the perfect media is so critical. Visit Innova Art - Stand C012, Hall 5.1 - at Salon de la Photo 2017, Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles, 9-13 November to view the full range of Innova award winning inkjet media and display solutions. Speak to the team to learn more about the process of finding a print media that compliments the style of your work. Watch demonstrations of how to create effortless image displays and see work by photographer Jim McHugh, including some recent collaborations with Los Angeles urban artists Prime and Big Sleeps. The Innova Editions range of inkjet paper will be on display: all six surfaces will be on show, including two from Italian paper mill Fabriano. Every paper in this range meets museum quality archival standards and there is even a baryta paper with barium sulphate layer - Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm (IFA 69) - part of the Innova FibaPrint® collection, created specifically to enable digital printmakers to replicate traditional darkroom surfaces. Also on show will be the Canvas by Innova range, featuring both aqueous pigment and dye as well as eco-solvent, latex and UV inkjet compatible surfaces. A firm favourite in the range is the aqueous inkjet compatible FibaPrint® Ultra Smooth Gloss Canvas 380gsm (IFA 36), with a high gloss finish and true canvas weave, even stretched canvases can look like photographs. New to the range is Exhibition Cotton Matte Canvas 370gsm (IFA 54), an OBA free, 100% cotton canvas [...]

Create picture perfect prints: Innova Art at Salon de la Photo 20172018-01-23T17:28:38+01:00

Collaborate Creatively – Innova Art at Photo Plus Expo 2017

Every year New York welcomes accomplished as well as up and coming image makers to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre and this year is no different. Photo Plus Conference 2017 takes place 25-28th October, photographers and videographers can attend photo walks, master classes and seminar sessions to learn more about their craft. From October 26th, attendees can also access Photo Plus Expo 2017 where hundreds of international exhibitors and brands will be displaying the latest products and services for you to try and compare. This year Innova Art are celebrating the collaborative creative process, the team will be joined on booth #1037 at Photo Plus Expo 2017 by photographer Jim McHugh and urban artists Joe ‘Prime’ Reza and David ‘Big Sleeps’ Cavazos who have all been collaborating for the last few years. Meet the Artists at Photo Plus Expo 2017 Throughout the show the Innova booth will play host to live painting sessions. During these sessions Big Sleeps and Prime will be painting over photograph’s by Jim McHugh using their own distinctive lettering styles. Each piece will become a unique, original piece of art inspired by LA noir. Jim McHugh, Prime and Big Sleeps will also be taking part in a live Q & A session every day. Visitors who attend these sessions will have the opportunity to speak to the artists, learn more about their work and get a better understanding of how the collaborative process can work. A limited number of attendees will be able to take away an exclusive limited edition print, signed by each artist and printed on Innova archival quality inkjet paper. Find Your Perfect Paper at Photo Plus Expo 2017 The Innova team will be on hand throughout [...]

Collaborate Creatively – Innova Art at Photo Plus Expo 20172018-01-23T17:28:58+01:00
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