{"id":3357,"date":"2025-06-24T08:21:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T08:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/prints\/05-somerset-enhanced-velvet\/"},"modified":"2025-10-07T11:12:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:12:12","slug":"somerset-enhanced-velvet","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/fine-art-giclee-printing\/somerset-enhanced-velvet\/","title":{"rendered":"Somerset Enhanced Velvet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"\" class=\"sb\">\n    <div class=\"sb__container\">\n        <div class=\"sb__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"sb__title\">Why choose Canson Somerset Enhanced Velvet?<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"sb__description\"><p>Some papers merely hold ink. Somerset Enhanced Velvet 330gr transforms it. This extraordinary surface combines the substantial presence of traditional printmaking papers with cutting-edge coating technology that reveals colors with breathtaking fidelity. The velvet finish creates a sophisticated matte appearance that eliminates distracting reflections while maintaining remarkable depth and dimension. Images seem to emerge from within the paper rather than sitting upon it. When your art speaks in whispers rather than shouts\u2014when subtlety and nuance are your language\u2014Somerset Enhanced Velvet becomes the perfect translator between your vision and your audience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                            <button class=\"sb__cta\" x-on:click=\"openModal()\">\n                Print on this paper            <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"pcb\">\n    <div class=\"pcb__container\">\n        <div class=\"pcb__content\">\n            <h2 class=\"pcb__title\">Choosing the Right Paper<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"pcb__description\"><p>Names like \u201cPhotographique\u201d or \u201cAquarelle\u201d may suggest specific uses, but they rarely tell the full story. Paper choice should depend on your taste, intent, and the nature of the image \u2014 not on fixed rules. If you\u2019re unsure, we\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"pcb__ctas\">\n                                    <a class=\"pcb__cta pcb__cta--first\" href=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/amostras-papel-fine-art\/\">\n                        Sample Pack                    <\/a>\n                                                    <a class=\"pcb__cta pcb__cta--second\" href=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/contactos-kilford-studios\/\">\n                        CONTACT US                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pcb__cards\">\n                                                <div class=\"pcb__card\">\n                        <figure class=\"pcb__card-figure\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pcb__card-icon\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/themes\/kilford\/assets\/img\/icon\/check.webp\"\n                                alt=\"check\">\n                        <\/figure>\n                        <h3 class=\"pcb__card-title\">Don&#039;t get caught up in the name<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"pcb__card-description\">An example is Rag Photographique: despite the name, it\u2019s a matte paper, 100% cotton, versatile and suitable for many types of images. What matters is not the label, but the results you want to achieve and the purpose of your work.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"pcb__card\">\n                        <figure class=\"pcb__card-figure\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pcb__card-icon\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/themes\/kilford\/assets\/img\/icon\/star.webp\"\n                                alt=\"star\">\n                        <\/figure>\n                        <h3 class=\"pcb__card-title\">Image influences, but does not limit<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"pcb__card-description\">Photographic fine art papers tend to offer higher definition and DMax \u2014 ideal for images with strong contrast, such as architectural photography. Even so, those same images can work beautifully on a softer matte or textured paper, depending on what you want to highlight.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"pcb__card\">\n                        <figure class=\"pcb__card-figure\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pcb__card-icon\"\n                                src=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/themes\/kilford\/assets\/img\/icon\/doc.webp\"\n                                alt=\"doc\">\n                        <\/figure>\n                        <h3 class=\"pcb__card-title\">The choice is yours<\/h3>\n                        <p class=\"pcb__card-description\">We generally recommend matte fine art papers for illustrations, artistic reproductions, and digital art. Still, the choice should reflect your taste, intent, and the nature of the image \u2014 some images may benefit more from certain papers than others. Often, there\u2019s more than one right answer.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"fcb\">\n    <div class=\"fcb__inner\">\n        <div class=\"fcb__heading\">\n            <h2 class=\"fcb__title\">Choose with intention. Print with purpose. <\/h2>\n            <div class=\"fcb__description\"><p>Every work is going somewhere. The question is how. Paper, frame, finish \u2014 it all speaks. We help make sure it says what you mean.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"fcb__cards\">\n                                    <div class=\"fcb__card\">\n                        <div class=\"fcb__card-content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"fcb__card-title\">Sample Pack<\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"fcb__card-description\"><p>Our Sample Pack includes all 18 Fine Art papers with printed samples and technical specifications \u2014 a practical and direct way to explore your options at your own pace.<br \/>\n<strong>Includes:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 A luxurious collection of 18 different Fine Art papers<br \/>\n\u2022 Detailed paper specifications<br \/>\n\u2022 Print samples with a range of images<br \/>\n\u2022 Price: \u20ac25<br \/>\nIdeal for artists, illustrators, and photographers who want to make the right choice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <a class=\"fcb__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/amostras-papel-fine-art\/\">\n                                ORDER NOW                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"fcb__card\">\n                        <div class=\"fcb__card-content\">\n                            <h3 class=\"fcb__card-title\">Creative Guidance Session<\/h3>\n                            <div class=\"fcb__card-description\"><p>An in-person session at the studio, with a review of your work and technical and strategic guidance \u2014 to align your print decisions with your creative and professional goals.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Includes<\/strong>:<br \/>\n\u2022 Discussion of your work and objectives<br \/>\n\u2022 Guidance on paper types, formats, and borders<br \/>\n\u2022 Strategic input on editions, pricing, and presentation<br \/>\n\u2022 Duration: 30-45 minutes<br \/>\n\u2022 Price: \u20ac45<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                    <a class=\"fcb__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/contactos-kilford-studios\/\">\n                                CONTACT US                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <figure class=\"fcb__background\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" src=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1.jpeg\" class=\"fcb__background-img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/kilford.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/1144a28ca95fd50221b17c78255592ae-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>        <\/figure>\n        <div class=\"fcb__overlay\"><\/div>\n    <\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1383,"parent":1888,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-product.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3357","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3357","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3357"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3357\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4813,"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3357\/revisions\/4813"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1888"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kilford.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}