Fine Art Print Media Styles | Thomas Schoeller Photography

PRINT MEDIA STYLE OPTIONS COMPARED

Explore and compare the distinctive features of each print style offered, enhancing both the artwork and your wall space. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time buyer, make an informed decision by familiarizing yourself with these stunning media choices. All "ready to hang" artworks are meticulously crafted with the finest museum-grade archival materials, ensuring a perfect match for your interior design and investment preferences.

Inspiring view overlooking Bryce's Ponderosa Canyon as soft golden light provided for a dramatic sunset | Luxury Edition Fine Art prints for sale

LUXURY EDITION PRINTS - This was quite an inspiring view overlooking Ponderosa Canyon. I managed to scramble into place just as the lighting became quite dramatic. The atmospheric haze in the distance had such a warm glow, and the golden rays of sunlight bounced so beautifully off the reflective sandstone spires and hoodoos.

Discover large, breathtaking nature and landscape artworks in my galleries, perfect for displaying in various spaces. Discover our frameless and ready-to-hang options like Chromaluxe Metal Prints, Wood Float Plaques, and Acrylic Glass Gallery Floats, available in different sizes. Scroll down to find detailed listings of each mentioned media style and additional Fine Art Photo print choices.



45x30" Acrylic Glass Float titled "Old Mill of Weston Vermont"



PRINT STYLE FORMATS

PHOTO PRINTS

Opt for the affordable and traditional photo print option, as a loose print on Fine Art paper without mounting or framing. It's ideal for those seeking a quick turnaround, or those who prefer choosing finishing touches in person at a local framing gallery. Explore two stunning photo print choices we offer below. If you visit my Mobile Art Gallery at an Art Fair, you'll find randomly stocked mounted, or mounted & matted artworks—a unique offering exclusive to Art Fairs. Enjoy a turnaround time of 10-14 working days on average, with FREE standard delivery to all USA and Canada destinations.


PHOTO PRINT OPTIONS

> Fujicolor Crystal Archive Lustre - Economy Priced Photo Prints for OPEN EDITIONS

OPEN EDITION artworks are available to order in sizes from 15x10" up to 36x24" as just the print (no frame or mounting) on Fujicolor lustre finish photo papers. Known for it's luminous colors, sharp contrast, and superb detail - it's are well suited for the style of imagery you'll find here on my website. The lustre finish provides a slightly glossy look with classic glare reducing protection.

Corner sample Fujicolor Archive Lustre Finish

> FujiColor Crystal Archive High D-Max Pearl Photo Paper - For Curated Luxury & Limited Edition Photo Prints

My go-to photo paper for Luxury & Limited Edition photo prints is the glossy FujiColor Crystal Archive Pearl, offering wider high D-max tonal range and a rich quality. Pearl-like crystals give silver halide color prints a specific luster, creating a distinctive appearance, sure to capture viewer attention! It is a specialty paper best suited for fine art nature landscapes.

As you scroll down to read all the media descriptions, you'll notice that ALL of my Luxury & Limited Edition artworks are mounted, regardless of the media offered.

• FujiColor Pearl photo prints are pre-mounted on a 2mm styrene archival quality backing substrate, and coated with a protective laminate. This replaces the need for expensive picture frame glass and backing components when you frame them, while providing moisture resistance and UV protection.

• FujiColor Pearl photo prints are available (12x18" - 12 x 24") up to 36" at the longest edge depending on the aspect ratio. *Please note that square format 36"x36" and larger prints are not available on the 2mm styrene backing substrate.

Mounted FujiColor prints by Thomas Schoeller



GALLERY BOARD | MOUNTED PRINTS - READY TO HANG OR FRAME

Choose our budget-friendly Gallery Board print option for Open Edition artwork as a Photo Print, available up to 60" (45x45" for square prints). The art print is expertly top-mounted on a smooth, flawless surface, followed by the application of a UV-protective clear laminate for a consistently flat, ripple-free result.

Gallery boards, constructed with a composite rigid foam core and durable wood fiber veneer exterior, provide a robust and archival-quality display. You'll also benefit and save on framing gallery costs, as you can either install them effortlessly yourself into a custom picture frame - or hang them "float mounted" straight out of the box. Enjoy hassle-free wall mount installation with default 1/2" spacer blocks and hanging hardware on the back side of each Gallery board mounted print, saving you both money and effort.

Forget the need for expensive & fragile picture frame glass if you decide to add a frame to your new Gallery board piece—our mounted prints already feature a UV-protective clear laminate. Adding frame glass will only add a distracting shiny reflective glare over the artwork.

The thickness of Gallery Board pieces varies depending on the ordered print size, automatically upgraded to either 3/16" or 1/2" for enhanced durability and longevity. As illustrated in the above photo, the charcoal gray edge treatment features a subtle texture that remains visible from the sides if the artwork is not framed after a wall installation. Enjoy the added benefit of FREE standard delivery to all destinations in the USA and Canada.


CHROMALUXE DYE-INFUSED METAL PRINTS

There's a saying amongst professional photographers that not all Metal Prints are created equally, especially when it comes to print quality and aesthetics. I've done extensive testing and sampling to find high-end labs that are pioneers of the photographic fine art industry, using only Chromaluxe panels which are the top option for professional nature & landscape photographers. This high quality print media is also very cost-effective, being just a fraction of the investment of the Acrylic Face-Mounted Gallery floats.

Chromaluxe metal prints are shipped ready to hang, or if you prefer, they can easily be dropped into an external frame! Created by using a special dye-infused heat transfer method and specially coated aluminum sheets that are CNC cut for precision. The end result is a lightweight piece that is waterproof, have a durable scratch-resistant surface to go along with excellent archival quality. There is no mistaking a high-quality metal print due to the magical luminescence, tremendous visual depth, and exceptionally rich, vivid colors.

An aluminum rail hanging system is attached to the reverse side of each print. The hanging rail system floats your new print @ 3/4" off the finished wall surface. The edges are smooth to the touch, and all 4 corners are slightly rounded for a stunning finishing touch.

I've made sizes available from 18x12" up to 60" at the longest edge for most of my artworks. If you have your eye on a 72" wide print, depending on the artwork file, I can provide that size by special request. Be sure to contact me. Standard delivery is FREE to all USA and Canada Destinations.

Chromaluxe metal prints have some unique characteristics I need to point out. To begin with, the finish comes as a smooth glossy sheen like no other. They tend to boost color saturation when compared directly to photo prints. Also, some darker artworks that depend on subtle shadow details (as an example: dusk, dawn and deeply forested scenes) may experience a slight loss of those details in a Chromaluxe Metal Print. This is inherently due to the dye-sublimation process.

Brighter and evenly lit scenes with good mid-tones do not experience this slight loss of subtle shadow detail. Scenes with deliberate high-contrast (bright highlights and deep dark shadows) are perfectly suited for this media! In fact, they deliver the most outstanding deep rich blacks of any media. Lastly, these metal prints have an anti-microbial surface that can be cleaned with most any all purpose glass cleaner and a soft cloth. This makes them the ultimate choice for display in the healthcare industry or public exhibits.

This media style is available for both OPEN EDITION and LUXURY EDITION prints.


WOOD FLOAT PLAQ'S - READY TO HANG

This is one of my most popular selling mounted print display options. Wood Floater Plaq's, also known as DuraPlaq, deliver when it comes to making a dramatic statement on your walls combined with an equally attractive investment point. This print media style, by comparison to traditional Gallery Canvas Wraps, are FAR superior to traditional Canvas prints in every conceivable way.

The print papers utilized for Wood Floats is either a satin finish or metallic/pearl. I decide which paper is best suited for the artwork once the order has been placed. The artwork is then top-mounted on a sturdy eco-friendly HDF smooth wood surface substrate. A special crystal clear protective laminate is placed over the photo print surface - protecting the artwork from UV light, dust, smudges and fingerprints.

A beautifully pairing of 24x36" Zion National Park prints mounted on Wood Float Plaqs


PROTECTIVE REDUCED GLARE SATIN FINISH

Each Wood Floater Plaq comes standard with a reduced glare satin finish.

EDGE TREATMENT

The plaq's are finished off with a gorgeous visible beveled edge treatment! This saves you from needing to invest further for custom external frames and mats. Each Wood Float Plaq comes with a recessed 3/4" thickness French cleat style floater frame on the reverse side that allows the piece to appear as though it's floating off the wall after it's been installed.

FEATURES

· Easy To Maintain

This unique print media style is easily cared for and cleanable with a soft, slightly dampened cloth.

· Arrives Ready To Hang

Each Wood Floater Plaq is shipped to you ready to hang the moment you unpack it. No external frame or custom mats are necessary, they arrive as intended to be displayed. They are so much higher in quality over Canvas Gallery Wraps that I no longer make Canvas prints available.

Simply click on any artwork and scroll down beneath the image to see the Wood Float Plaq sizes offered. Delivery to all USA destinations is FREE (standard S/H) This print media is not available to ship internationally. For orders to Canada, please provide me with an address using the contact form for a delivery quote.

CURATED LUXURY EDITION wood floater plaq's include a Certificate of Authenticity document with a unique serial number I'll be mailing to you separately in a unique folder. Enclosed with the "COA" documentation folder will be a matching tamper proof serial number (adhesive sticker) that you'll need to attach on the back-side of the plaq as soon as possible. I do this to provide provenance that you have purchased an authentic Schoeller artwork.



ACRYLIC GLASS - FACE MOUNT GALLERY FLOATS (MUSEUM STANDARD EDITION)

The Acrylic Glass Gallery Floats are the pinnacle of Fine Art image quality and modern print technology. They represent the highest standard of excellence for the photographic fine art industry. When displayed with proper lighting, they are truly a sight to behold. The acrylic glass used in this style of media showcase print clarity, vibrancy, extreme detail, and a dimension of depth that no other print media can achieve. Traditional glass (used for framed prints) does not come close to the unique light refraction properties that are native to acrylic glass.

All of the images available in my website galleries are available to own as an acrylic glass gallery float. Since @ 2016, Acrylic prints make up nearly 45% of all pieces procured online, making them the singular most popular print media that I sell.

I offer (2) levels of Acrylic Glass floats. The Museum Standard, and a Premier Edition - Gallery Ultra | Tru Life® Acrylic print. Both the Museum Standard and Premier editions are paired with shatterproof 1/8" thickness glass and a sturdy aluminum Dibond backing substrate. I do offer an upgrade to 1/4" thickness glass for the Museum Standard option INQUIRE HERE. In addition, you can select from the Standard or Premier TruLife series for any Luxury Edition prints in any sizes offered sitewide.

60x40" Acrylic glass gallery float - artwork titled "Risen"


Starting with the Standard Acrylic | Face Mount Gallery Float - each print is created by a master printer, applying modern state-of-the-art technology and development to ensure flawless results. The process for the Standard acrylics begins by face-mounting Lexjet Sunset Metallic high-end photo papers behind specially developed UF4 95% UV Acrylic 1/8" or 1/4" acrylic glass. (please contact me for 1/4" pricing) Face-mounting is the process of permanently bonding the art print behind the specially formulated acrylic. This in turn increases color vibrancy, saturation and intensity - increases the image clarity - and eliminates refraction as light is deflected through the acrylic towards the artwork.

Not only is acrylic glass shatter proof, it is temperature resistant, and it provides an additional layer of UV protection. The mounted glass is then backed by a sturdy 3mm thickness DiBond aluminum substrate backing material. The artwork is fully and permanently encapsulated from environmental and airborne elements.

acrylic-glass-corner-sample-premium

All Acrylic glass options on my website are shipped to you frameless, and ready-to-hang the moment you unpack them. On the reverse side of each piece we will install recessed float-mount hardware. Depending on the size of the artwork, the recessed floater frame will either be aluminum rails or a sturdy composite material. When the artwork is installed, it will appear to magically "float" from the wall. The contemporary frameless style artworks are a virtual window to the great outdoors.

It's important to note that ALL of my Acrylic Glass Face-Mounted Floats can be placed into a frame, or a combination of external frame and a linen liner. They look exceptionally beautiful, especially when paired with Roma moldings.

LUXURY EDITION - HOLOGRAM SERIAL NUMBERS

For all LUXURY EDITION Acrylic face-mount prints, I'll be mailing you a Certificate of Authenticity separately. Enclosed with the "COA" documentation in an envelope will be a tamper proof hologram Serial Number. Carefully remove the paper from the adhesive backing, and attach it behind the artwork in either the lower left or right corner. I do this to provide provenance that you have purchased an authentic Schoeller artwork.

STANDARD DELIVERY is FREE to all USA and Canada destination.


GALLERY ULTRA | TRU LIFE® ACRYLIC

These are the crème-de-la crème of the Acrylic glass print media display options. This takes the viewing experience a notch higher than my Museum Standard acrylic face-mounted prints. The process for the Premier Edition begins by face-mounting LexJet Sunset prints behind crystal clear 1/8" Tru Life® acrylic glass. It is then backed with a 3mm thickness DiBond substrate. A heavy-duty aluminum rail rear floating frame is attached to the back side. The process of face-mounting the artwork behind the acrylic glass is done exactly as the Museum Standard, and you enjoy the same benefits of the permanent bond of artwork to acrylic glass.

The visual quality of the TruLife ® acrylic and LexJet Sunset Metallic-Pearl archival prints are unrivaled, separating the Gallery Ultra Acrylic from the rest of the pack. If illuminating the artwork with proper LED lighting specific for artwork, you will enjoy a radiance and ambience that no other print media can achieve.

The low glare Tru Life® acrylic glass offers the absolute finest viewing experience. Not only does it offer 99% UV protection, it also reduces distracting glare caused side light.

42x84

This photo was sent from a collector in Phoenix, Arizona that procured this 42" x 84" TruLife® acrylic face-mount of "Gatekeeper". They had the piece framed locally at "The Art Of Framing".

The Gallery Ultra | TruLife® Acrylic provide the most value, the highest quality and most impressive visual impact available of any print media available. This is clearly for collectors that require the most luxurious, exquisite fine art experience available.

FREE DELIVERY via standard shipping to all USA & Canada Destinations.


SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISONS OF MY ACRYLIC PRINT OPTIONS

Here's a quick analysis of my Acrylic prints and their primary differences. Both are backed by sturdy a DiBond aluminum substrate.

• The Standard Edition features · 2mm (1/8") UF4 95% UV acrylic glass · Ultra high-end Epson premium glossy photo paper, or the Lexjet Sunset Metallic high-end photo papers (I decide what paper works best for the artwork) · Aluminum rail french cleat hanging system

• The GALLERY ULTRA | TRULIFE ® acrylic edition features · crystal clear 2mm (1/8") TruLife® reduced glare - 99% UV protection acrylic glass


Thomas Schoeller Fine Art Photography | Luxury Edition Triptych Wall Art Custom Order Option for Acrylic Prints


Triptych Splits are a custom order option I can offer in both of my the Acrylic print media options. They are a really nice way to decorate a large featured wall space. By splitting a large artwork into (3) individual vertically split panels, you can span more horizontal wall space which is quite an impressive display.

Triptychs do cost a bit more than a single large print due to the additional labor involved to handcraft each piece with precision. The cost is 10% over the listed pricing for each Acrylic artwork. If a triptych is something that interest you, please reach out to me using the CONTACT form from the menu at the top of each page. Once you decide a the artwork(s) that you love, I'd be thrilled to send you a mockup (as pictured below) to see where the splits fall so you know what the artwork will look like on your wall!

Please note that ALL triptychs are custom orders and not eligible for returns.



LUXURY EDITION HOLOGRAM SERIAL NUMBERS

For all LUXURY EDITION Acrylic face-mount prints, I'll be mailing you a Certificate of Authenticity separately. Enclosed with the "COA" documentation in an envelope will be a tamper proof hologram Serial Number. Carefully remove the paper from the adhesive backing, and attach it behind the artwork in either the lower left or right corner. Each COA provides the artwork title, serial number, the print media style, date, and my signature.

Certificates of Authenticity come with ALL Luxury Edition artworks and every media style we've described here



PROPERLY FRAMING MOUNTED PRINTS

Almost every mounted print media style I offer can be framed to look beautiful. The lone exception are the Wood Floater Plaqs - they already come with a finished edge treatment, and are not intended to be framed. You can bring your new artwork to any framing gallery, local to you, to have my mounted art prints properly framed. The folowing mounted artworks I offer: Gallery Board Mounts - Chromaluxe Metal - AlumaMounts - and Acrylic Glass Floaters, can be framed.

A One Inch Linen Liner Installed Between the Artwork and External Frame

Here's a corner sample of a framed Chromaluxe Metal piece with a 1" wide linen liner between the external frame and the artwork. If you opt to have your Acrylic or Chromaluxe piece framed, Linen liners are an elegant option to finalize your new piece.


TIP: If you decide to frame & mat your mounted print, be sure to read this! The BEST solution is to use a Linen Liner which are the ultimate "photo mat" and work beautifully with ANY of the frameless mounted media options I offer (above). The liners are designed to fit perfectly "around" the art piece, not over it. Your frame shop will then place conjoined liner & artwork into a custom frame, securely attached from behind by using offset clips.