How to make art prints to sell on Etsy | How I scan my art, digitize paintings, and create art print

Showing you how I create my watercolor art prints to sell in my Etsy shop from home. I use the Epson V550 photo scanner to scan, Photoshop to digitize my artwork, the Canon Pixma Pro-100 to print, and fine art paper from Red River Paper.
Here is a link to my Red River Paper, as well as a link to printer profiles.
Red River Paper Aurora Art Natural 285 Paper: www.redriverca...
Learn to Install Profiles: www.redriverca...
Printer Profiles: www.redriverca...
(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases with the links below, thanks for checking them out.)
- Canon Pixma Pro-100: amzn.to/3ib8hAB
- Epson V600 Scanner: amzn.to/3lalX0K
- Epson V550 Scanner: amzn.to/3rEMBzQ
Camera used to film this video:
Panasonic Lumix Gx85: amzn.to/3BVQ1TJ
Instagram: / hiddenfauna
Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/s...
Chapters:
Intro: 00:00
All about scanning: 00:47
Digitizing artwork in photoshop: 3:07
Adjusting colors: 8:05
Moving to a 5x7" document: 8:34
All about printing: 9:26
The paper I use and printer profiles: 10:04
Printer settings: 10:28

[@Milirien]

This video helped me a lot! I use very different settings that do almost the same thing and your method has made everything much easier. Rarely have I found someone to explain things so well, specially about scanning and printing. I really admire your work! Thank you 💛

[@Hiddenfauna]

I'm so glad to hear that this helped you out. I too had a hard time finding detailed explanations for things. Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@lauraclarke7197]

This is such an amazing video Katie! Everything is explained so well and it's so helpful and informative! 🤩

[@Hiddenfauna]

Oh this means so much to me. Thank you thank you thank you. 💖💖💖

[@hannahcrumley3103]

This video was so helpful to me!!! Using masking instead of the eraser🤯!!!!! Thank you for showing this! I’m also in the market for a new printer and scanner, so you’ve given me some ideas of things to look for!

[@Hiddenfauna]

That's so great, Hannah! I'm glad that this was all helpful to you!

[@manicksshankar5914]

Nicely done 👍…. Thanks for sharing.

[@danielc.3790]

This is a fantastic video and you explain things so clearly. Thank you Katie!

[@Hiddenfauna]

I'm so happy to hear this helped you out. Thanks so much!

[@MarySparkle]

Very helpful video. Thank you so much!

[@Hiddenfauna]

Glad to hear it! You're very welcome. :)

[@jangalomph]

Amazing work and tutorial :)

[@Hiddenfauna]

Thank you! :')

[@rachellemontoya5504]

Thank you for all the info!

[@christophunbescheidt4153]

I am watching you video for the 30ths time every week when I forget my stupid Illustrator Workflow 😂

[@alohabythesea]

Hello! This is a GREAT video! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Thanks for sharing. I will love to know if do you happen to know the process for making t-shirt and stickers from your artwork? If you know the process please share it with us! 😊 Thank you!

[@fxald4801]

Please what type of paper do you print out on? Just in case of proper framing

[@milenabdesign]

Do you know weather this printer uses pigment or dye ink?

[@guytiips3906]

I need for my t-shirt business.

[@daisywang]

Thank you so much!

[@graemeeasterbrook4931]

Hiya, would this be good for black and white printing ?

[@sigurdav100]

Hi Katie, do you ever export your images as pngs to print later or to sell digitally? Or do you always print from photoshop? If so how do you prepare the files, particularly to keep them at 300dpi? Something I’m particularly struggling with. Thanks.

[@Hiddenfauna]

Hi David, I only ever print from Photoshop, but I do want to expand and sell some digital products in the near future due to shipping costs for international customers. I'll be sure to share my findings with you!

[@pat4005]

To keep your image at 300 dpi, (or whatever size/resolution you wish), all you need to do is to save it that way, using "SAVE' to replace the scanned image, or "SAVE AS", to save it as a new image file. I always keep several different files of an image. 1.) I have the original scan. 2.) I "SAVE AS" this adjusted image with a new name, and sometimes include the size /dpi in the title. The new, imaged version, which just means that I may have adjusted the scan by getting rid of things like dust particles that scanned along with the artwork, shadows on the paper that show up in the scan, or enhanced details that were subdued in the scan, (by adjusting brightness/contrast/sharpness, etc.) . For example, I may call this version: Fox in Autumn 8x10in 600dpi vert. I would save it to a folder containing just that image, it's original untouched scan, and any other versions of it. 3.) I may want to save a version that is for printing on a horizontal layout. So I create that new image layout as horizontal, and may need to adjust the size of the art (using the already adjusted art I just saved earlier). So I choose "SAVE AS" after the new image is completed for printing horizontally, and give it a different file name. For example; Fox in Autumn 10x8in 600dpi horiz. 4.) I may create a smaller version to print on a greeting card or postcard. That image might be 4x6 in and horizontal. So after I resize the image, I may want to put a simple line art border around the edge of the card, or corner decorations I drew or painted and saved already and brought into Photoshop, and added to it. So after that is completed, I would "SAVE AS" to that same folder, and might name it: Fox in Autumn 4x6in 600 dpi card. 5.) If I were to sell the art on an ornament or coaster, I would have to resize it yet again, and fit it to any border art I created. I would probably just "SAVE AS" this new image with a good descriptive name in that same folder. For example; Fox in Autumn Ornament 300 dpi. 6.) Finally, I may need to save a few versions that are small and at screen resolution, for a website, blog, social media, online marketplace, crowdfunding platform and pledge manager. Each image would have to be customized to fit the requirements of the platform you want to use it on so after sizing it to fit, just SAVE it as a new image with an appropriate name. I would probably "SAVE AS" each of them to both that folder with all the versions of that art, plus any new folders or sub-folders that I would make for each social media or sales platform. (such as: Instagram, Etsy, Kickstarter, MockupEditor, Finerworks, Shopify, etc.

[@erinblanchette6756]

hey just found your channel, great work and super helpful tips!! I'm wondering whether you can batch print using the rear tray with this printer or if you need to load each sheet individually? Even printing 10 copies at a time would be a time saver. Thanks!

[@serenacaspary7576]

How did you add red river paper to your printer profile? I can’t figure it out on my canon.

[@Hiddenfauna]

Are you using photoshop to print?

[@prettymomo5116]

Do you varnish your art work before printing?

[@sl5154]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial. Do you use a special matte paper? Would you advice to use the same settings for printing if I am using a normal/standard cheap A4 paper?

[@Hiddenfauna]

You're very welcome! Yes, I use a museum grade matte paper from Red River paper. I'd probably stick with just your Photoshop printer settings if you're using a standard paper. I use a printer profile specific to the paper I use. That's what I like about red River!

[@sl5154]

@@Hiddenfauna Oh thank you a lot for the response, I will have a look on the paper you use though. Thanks

[@PhuongPham-wt9fi]

Hi, Can I have the brand name of the ink you are using? Thank you!

[@Hiddenfauna]

It is the canon pixma-pro 100 inks :)

[@marymcandrew7667]

Thanks for the great video! I'm learning to use Affinity Photo which has similar settings, I'll have to learn that masking technique. I'm looking for a new printer and just did a quick look on Amazon and only see inks for the 100 and non are proper canon inks, does canon still make inks for it? And all I see are canon 200 printers etc.

[@Hiddenfauna]

Yes, they still sell the ink! I get mine directly off of the canon website, free shipping. They are the CLI-42's. They are on Amazon as well

[@AngloSaxon1]

What printing software do you use?

[@cherylchamberlain838]

I'm new to this process. Do I really need to go to through this process and expense in order to upload my artwork to Etsy to have print on demand? Thanks for your help and advice.

[@Hiddenfauna]

Depends on if you're printing at your house or another company is doing it for you. Regardless, you probably want your work scanned at a high dpi for top notch print quality.

[@TamLe-gl8yl]

Thank you sharing your tips. May I ask which software are you using for this scanner. I have the the Epson v600 but it takes around 20 mins to scan 1 photo

[@Hiddenfauna]

Hmm, that's odd. I use the Epson scan software. What are your settings? Dpi?

[@TamLe-gl8yl]

@@Hiddenfauna I check back on the setting, turn out I set the dpi in the highest settings. No wonder why. Thank a lot

[@Hiddenfauna]

@@TamLe-gl8yl I thought that may have been the issue. Glad to help! :) You're welcome

[@catherine9774]

Great video but way over my head..😳. Just not computer savvy enough and photoshop is too difficult for a lot of us older people.