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Practical guides for digital artists, Etsy sellers, and print creators. Written by Georgos Karis — indie developer and digital artist with 10+ years in print production.

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Guide

How to Sell Your First Art Print Online

July 2026 · By Georgos Karis

A step-by-step checklist covering canvas setup, DPI, file export, colour mode, bleed, and pricing — everything you need before listing your first print.

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Troubleshooting

Why Your Art Prints Come Out Blurry — And How to Fix It

July 2026 · By Georgos Karis

Soft, pixelated prints almost always come down to low source resolution, not the printer. Learn how to diagnose and prevent it before you order.

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Procreate

Procreate Canvas Sizes for Etsy Printables — What Actually Works

July 2026 · By Georgos Karis

The exact pixel dimensions for A4, US Letter, 8×10, 5×7, and A3 Etsy printables — with how to set them up in Procreate before you start drawing.

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Reference guides

Reference

The Ultimate Guide to DPI and PPI for Print and Web

June 2026 · By Georgos Karis

A long-form reference explaining print sharpness, when 300 DPI matters, and how to avoid low-resolution exports.

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Reference

Print Resolution Guide for Artists

June 2026 · By Georgos Karis

A practical checklist for preparing artwork files before client handoff or print-lab upload.

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Colour

CMYK vs RGB for Etsy Printables

June 2026 · By Georgos Karis

A workflow for avoiding dull print colours, choosing export colour modes, and reducing Etsy printable quality complaints.

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Reference

How to Calculate Aspect Ratios for Any Screen and Design

June 2026 · By Georgos Karis

A detailed guide for preserving composition across social formats, thumbnails, and responsive layouts.

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Social

Digital Art Canvas Sizes for Instagram

June 2026 · By Georgos Karis

Recommended dimensions for feed posts, stories, reels, and carousel workflows.

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