Business Details
Expert Art Gallery & Giclee Printing Services in St Leonards
Established as a contemporary art gallery and large-format print service, Solaris Print caters to artists, photographers, and designers. Our commitment to personal service, value for money, and archival-quality exhibition prints defines our approach. Led by creative professionals with firsthand understanding of artistic needs, we prioritise individualised attention to ensure every project meets exacting standards. Located at 76 Norman Road, St Leonards on Sea, we offer in-person consultations, email, and phone support for clients with projects of any scale. Our expertise spans gicle printing, digital image editing, scanning, and curated paper selection, supported by state-of-the-art equipment including Epson and HP printers.With a focus on collaboration and technical precision, we serve both emerging and established creatives. Our team includes specialists with formal art education backgrounds, including an MA in Digital Arts, ensuring nuanced understanding of artistic intent. We maintain transparent communication and ethical practices, reflected in client testimonials praising our meticulous attention to detail and competitive rates. Our gallery showcases limited-edition prints from exhibiting artists, reinforcing our dedication to the contemporary art community.
Services
Giclee Printing
Studio Consultations
Image Editing
Professional Scanning
Art Gallery Sales
Highlights and features
- We offer tailored gicle printing services developed through artist-led expertise
- Our team includes an MA-qualified fine art printer with global exhibition experience
- We maintain strict quality control with Epson SureColor and HP Z3200 printers
- We provide competitive rates for both small and large-scale print projects
- We guarantee colour accuracy and archival standards across all paper types
What people say
Depth of colour
Attention to detail
Bespoke service
Highest quality output
Competitive rates
Services
Giclee Printing
Our gicle printing service produces museum-grade prints using Epson SureColor SC-P9500 and HP Z3200 printers. We specialise in accurate colour reproduction and archival standards for artists and photographers. Clients can bring files to our studio for in-person consultation and paper sample review.
Studio Consultations
Personalised studio sessions help clients select optimal papers and make image adjustments. Our printer, with an MA in Digital Arts, provides expert advice on achieving exhibition-quality results through test prints and proofs.
Image Editing
We offer professional image enhancement including tonal adjustments, noise reduction, and file enlargement without quality loss. Our team has extensive Photoshop expertise from both practical application and teaching experience.
Professional Scanning
We scan original artworks up to A2 size using Epson Expression 12000XL Pro technology. This captures fine details and colour accuracy from physical artworks and film negatives for digital reproduction.
Art Gallery Sales
Our gallery sells limited edition prints by contemporary artists. We curate annual exhibitions featuring works that explore diverse themes from natural world relationships to conceptual visual fictions.
People
Alexandra Drawbridge
Artist, Gallerist and Fine Art Printer
Alexandra studied BA Fine Art at Falmouth and MA Digital Arts at Camberwell. She combines artistic practice with technical expertise to deliver high-quality prints for exhibitions worldwide.
Laura Maria Aelborn
Artist and Photographer
Laura studied Fine Art at Brighton and photography at the Royal College of Art. She creates multidisciplinary works exploring perception and psychology through sculpture, photography, and video.
Questions
What printing services do you offer?
We provide giclée printing using Epson and HP printers, with paper options including Hahnemühle and Awagami ranges. Services include file checking, basic editing, and in-person consultations.
Can you help with image preparation?
Yes, we offer digital editing for tonal adjustments, noise reduction, and file enlargement. Our team has extensive Photoshop experience to optimise images for print.
What paper types are available?
We stock Hahnemühle Photo Rag, German Etching, Museum Etching, and FineArt Pearl papers, along with Awagami Kozo options. Clients can view samples in our studio.
How do I book a studio appointment?
Contact us via phone at 01424 427392 or email [email protected] to schedule a consultation during our Tuesday-Saturday opening hours.
Do you offer scanning services?
Yes, we scan artworks up to A2 size using professional Epson technology, capturing fine details and accurate colours from both physical artworks and film negatives.
