What is best for your art business?
If you are selling art prints, one of the biggest decisions you will make is how your prints are produced and delivered to your customers. The right approach can save you time, increase your profits, and help your business grow in a sustainable way.
Some artists want a hands off solution that lets them focus purely on creating. Others prefer to order prints in advance so they can sign them, sell them in person, or have complete control over presentation.
At Graces Giclee, we support both. Whether you choose dropshipping or batch printing, your work is reproduced using professional giclee printing on archival papers, ensuring beautiful, long lasting results.
Dropshipping
You create the art. We print and ship.
Dropshipping is the simplest way to sell your prints online without handling stock, packing, or shipping.
When a customer places an order, the print is produced and sent directly to them. You do not need to hold inventory or manage fulfilment.
Why artists choose dropshipping
- No upfront printing costs
- No need to store prints
- Each order is printed as it comes in
- Securely packed and shipped to your customer
- More time to focus on creating new work
This option is ideal if you sell through your website or online shop and want a professional, reliable fulfilment service without the overhead. It allows you to run your art business with less stress and more flexibility.
Many artists start this way as it removes the financial risk and makes it easy to test which artworks are most popular.
Batch printing
Lower cost per print. More control.
Batch printing involves ordering multiple prints at once. This reduces the cost per print and gives you complete control over how your work is sold and presented.
Why artists choose batch printing
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Better value when ordering larger quantities
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Higher profit margins per print
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Perfect for signed or limited editions
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Ideal for markets, exhibitions, and gallery sales
- Full control over packaging and presentation
This option is popular with artists who sell in person, offer signed prints, or want to create a more personal experience for collectors. Having prints ready also allows you to respond quickly to opportunities such as exhibitions or events.
Which option is right for you?
Both options use the same professional giclee printing process. The difference is simply how you want to run your business.
Dropshipping is best if you want
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A hands off fulfilment solution
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No upfront costs
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To sell mainly online
- More time to focus on creating
Batch printing is best if you want
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Higher profit margins
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Prints ready for exhibitions or markets
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To sign or customise your prints
- Full control over presentation
You can grow into both
Many artists begin with dropshipping to build confidence and understand what sells. As demand grows, batch printing becomes a natural next step, allowing you to increase your profits and expand your offerings.
There is no single right way to do it. The best approach is the one that supports your creative practice and your goals.
Your art. Your business. Your choice. And we are here to support you at every stage.