Special Order Art Prints
Please Note: At this time, we are only shipping special order art prints larger than 8"x10" to USA, Canada, and eligible locations in Western Europe. We do not sell digital soft copies of our artwork.
Krishna.com is the authorized distributor of custom art prints of BBT paintings. There are more than 1,000 Krishna art paintings in our archival collection, and over 19,000 photos of Srila Prabhupada.
So how do you request a special order print? We'll explain the process below and give you some price, size, and material examples.
Let us know the image, size, and printing material you are interested in by contacting us at artprints@krishna.com so we can advise you and give you a customized price quote. We do not accept phone-in special art print requests.
Email Us!
When you email us at artprints@krishna.com with your request, please give us the following details so we can better assist you:
1. The image number. If it is a painting, it will start with TA and have four numbers after it; you can find these in our Krishna Art Gallery. Srila Prabhupada photos can be browsed here, and their catalog numbers start with SP-BN (black and white) or SP-CT (color). Whenever possible, send us a screen shot or example of the image(s) from our gallery you want us to reproduce.
2. Size and material. If you aren't sure about size or material, that's fine. Give us an idea of how you intend to display the print so we can help with recommendations. If you know how wide or how tall you want the print, we can help you figure out the final dimensions.
Our artwork scans reproduce best (300 dpi) at sizes up to 16"x21". Larger sizes will result in fewer dots-per-inch, getting progressively less sharp the larger you go. For example, at 30"x40", the art print will only contain 150 dpi (dots per inch), half the resolution of a 16"x21" print, which may still be acceptable if you intend to view the artwork from a few feet away, but will no longer look razor sharp up close. Please keep this in mind when choosing your size. (For sizes larger than 30"x40", see the "Oversized Prints" section at the bottom of this page.)
Aspect Ratio: Most of our BBT Krishna Art paintings are in the 3:4 aspect ratio, and scale up well to common 3:4 frame sizes such as 9"x12", 12"x16", 18"x24" or 30"x40". Other common sizes requiring only minimal cropping are 11"x14", 14"x18", 16"x20" and 24"x30".
3. Special needs or requirements. Do you have a certain date you would like the print by, or a particular place you will be hanging this print? Let us know so we can assist you as best we can.
4. Where is this being shipped? Are you having this shipped to an address in the USA, or outside the USA? We can also give you a general shipping estimate. NOTE: At this time, we are only shipping special art print orders larger than 8"x10" to USA, Canada, and eligible locations in Western Europe. We do not sell digital soft copies of our artwork.
Browse the Krishna Art Gallery for the Krishna art paintings you are looking for. Or browse the Srila Prabhupada Photo Gallery for pictures of Srila Prabhupada.
Email artprints@krishna.com with your special art print request. We do not accept phone-in special art print requests.
One-Time Setup Fee Per Original Art File
We charge a setup fee to prepare BBT Krishna Art scans for printing at your preferred custom size. Depending on the condition of the original scan, this often involves cleaning up distracting dust and scratch marks embedded in the archival art scans, adjusting faded colors, and then resizing to fit your requested dimensions. This is a one-time fee per original art scan file. That means, for example, if you order multiple copies, and multiple sizes of the same print, you'll only pay the processing fee once. Conversely, if you order prints of, say, five different artworks, we'll charge a processing fee for each. Approximately $15 for prints up to 8"x10", $30 for prints up to 24"x32" - and a custom quote on processing fees for anything larger.
***Prices quoted are estimates only. Costs may vary based on the condition of the original scan file, weight, destination, and dimensions of the final art print. Contact us to obtain a more accurate price quote, including shipping, tax, and possible additional fees. We do not accept phone-in special art print requests.
Ideal Sizes based on the 3:4 Aspect Ratio of BBT Paintings
Most of our BBT paintings have an aspect ratio of 3:4, and were created to illustrate the pages of our books. As such, when enlarging this artwork, it reproduces best if you stick to dimensions using the 3:4 aspect ratio. Some common 3:4 aspect ratio frame sizes are 9"x12", 12"x16", 18"x24", and 30"x40". The following additional standard sizes also tend to work well, requiring only minimal cropping: 8"x10", 8.5"x11", 11"x14", 14"x18", 16"x20" and 24"x30".
Material we can print on:
Photographic Poster Paper
Sizes: We can print standard sizes from 4"x5" to 24"x36". The smaller sizes up to 8"x10" are printed on glossy photo finish paper, and the larger sizes are printed onto "satin finish" paper, which offers a perfect balance between gloss and matte finishes.
Sample prices per original art print on "photo finish" or "satin finish" paper: (Does not include sales tax or shipping.) For sizes up to 9"x12", a $15 one-time setup and processing fee per original artwork scan, plus the following approximate per photo print charges: 4"x4" $2, 4"x5.3" $2, 4"x6" $2, 5"x7" $6, 8"x8" $8, 8"x10" $8.
For sizes up to 24"x36", a $30 one-time setup and processing fee per original artwork scan, plus the following per print charges: 11"x14" $26, 12"x18" $30, 16"x20" $40, 20"x30" $26, 24"x36" $64.
These prices are estimates only, to give you a rough idea of the cost, and are subject to change without notice. Contact us for an accurate, current price quote. We do not accept phone-in special art print requests.
Canvas
Our custom canvas art prints are printed onto thick, white, high quality artist canvas made of a durable poly-cotton blend with a matte finish. Canvas prints have a subtle texture, making prints look more 'real'. They are generally more durable than "photo finish" paper prints, and can be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth. Canvas prints are usually mounted onto a wooden stretcher frame (the canvas is stretched around the stretcher frame) and either hung on a wall just like that, for a modern look, or placed within a decorative frame.
Rolled Canvas Prints: our canvas prints are shipped to you rolled up in a tube. You would then need to take care of the mounting (stretching onto a stretcher frame), and any additional decorative framing, on your end. In the USA, this can be done via popular arts & crafts stores such as Michael's or Jo-Ann Fabrics, or via a fine arts retailer or custom framing shop near you. There are several online vendors specializing in mounting canvas prints, and there are also "do it yourself" kits (on Amazon.com) along with YouTube instructional videos :-) Our canvas prints include a 2” white canvas border on all sides, which is used for mounting the canvas onto a stretcher frame. Optionally, you can skip the 2" white border, for example, if you plan on gluing the canvas print onto a solid surface such as a wooden board, or if you plan on framing it in a picture frame, behind glass, in the same way as a poster.
Sizes: We can print almost any size from 8”x10” up to 30”x40”. (For "Oversized Prints" see the paragraph at the bottom of this page.)
Sample Prices per art print on canvas: (Does not include sales tax or shipping.)
For 8"x10", $15 one-time setup and processing fee per artwork scan, plus a per canvas print charge of approximately $22.
For sizes larger than 8"x10", and up to 24"x36", a $30 one-time setup and processing fee per original artwork scan, plus approximate per canvas print charges as follows: 9x12 $24, 11x14 $26, 12x16 $30, 14x18 $34, 16x20 $38, 18x24 $46, 24x30 $68, 30x40 $102.
For sizes larger than 24"x36", please inquire for a custom quote from us. See the section on "Oversized Prints" at the bottom of this page.
Poster Paper or Styrene
Printed on 80 lb. poster paper with semi or high gloss finish, or on 20 mil. styrene. Will be shipped as a rolled poster in a tube.
Sizes: We can print standard poster sizes from 11”x17” to 24”x36”.
Sample Prices per print on 80 lb. poster paper: (Does not include sales tax or shipping.)
$30 one-time setup and processing fee per original artwork scan, plus approximate per poster print charge as follows: 16"x20" $45, 20"x30" $62, 24"x36" $79.
Sample Prices per print on 20 mil. styrene: (Does not include sales tax or shipping.)
$30 one-time setup and processing fee per original artwork scan, plus approximate per styrene poster print charges as follows: 16"x20" $45, 18"x24" $69, 20"x30" $81, 24"x36" $105.
Vinyl Banners
We have had some requests for vinyl banners from temples or people in humid climates because this material is less likely to get damaged by the elements. Great for outdoor displays.
Sizes: We can print standard sizes from 3'x2' and larger (dimensions in feet). See the section on "Oversized Prints" a the bottom of this page.
Sample Prices per print on standard 13 oz. vinyl: (Does not include sales tax or shipping.)
For a 3'x2' (36"x24") 13 oz. vinyl banner, $30 one-time setup and processing fee, plus approximate per print charge of $42 ($51 with hemming and grommets).
Sample Prices per print on premium 15 oz. vinyl: (Does not include sales tax or shipping.)
For a 3'x2' (36"x24") 15 oz. vinyl banner, $30 one-time setup and processing fee, plus approximate per print charge of $54 ($66 with hemming and grommets).
Turnaround Time
Once your order is placed and paid for, no further changes nor additions can be made. All custom art print sales are final. No refunds. No returns. No exceptions.
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Oversized Prints
While oversized art prints larger than 30"x40" are technically possible, they will take a lot longer to process (up to several months), and will cost significantly more, requiring re-scanning the original artwork film transparencies at ultra high resolution (a $50 rescanning fee) and spending anywhere from 6 to 20 staff hours ($90 to $300) removing imperfections such as dust, scratches, layers of micro dirt embedded in the 4"x5" film transparencies from the 1970s and 80s. Some of these films have degraded to such an extent in the past 40-50 years that the colors have faded, and the film has begun to physically disintegrate, suffering irreversible damage. Try as we might, some of these film transparencies are too far gone to digitally restore. Contact us with your oversized art print request and we'll let you know if the original artwork film transparency is in good enough condition to restore and upscale to your preferred size. We do not accept phone-in special art print requests.