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High-quality inkjet art prints made with premium papers and inks are often referred to as giclée prints by galleries and museums. Today, the term broadly describes inkjet printing done for or by artists who demand exceptional image quality, longevity, and faithful reproduction of their work. Whatever you choose to call your prints, Red River Paper offers the ideal selection of fine art papers to support them.
You’ll find a wide range of sizes, surface textures, and finishes to match your artistic style, along with pricing that makes producing and selling art prints both accessible and profitable.
Let’s get you to the right paper without the guesswork. Below are quick recommendations that work beautifully for most artists, followed by easy ways to explore further. Have questions? Contact us and one of our inkjet experts will respond quickly with real, practical guidance.
The No Worry Paper Choices
Aurora Art White 250
Aurora is a 100% cotton art paper with a semi-smooth surface - often referred to as Hot Press or Vellum. Aurora White features a brighter white shade for bold colors, deep blacks, and smooth tonal transitions. This is the lighter weight version of Aurora Art White. We also have a heavier 300gsm version.
- Surface: Semi-Smooth (Hot Press)
- Made From: 100% Cotton rag
- Paper Tone: White
- Paper Weight: 250 gsm / 64 lb.
- Thickness: 13.5 mil
Polar Matte 230
Without question, Polar Matte is the top performing photo matte you can find. Smooth surface, no reflections, excellent color gamut. Red River's Polar Matte raises the bar for imaging excellence. This paper brings you professional quality in every sense of the meaning.
- Surface: Smooth
- Made From: 100% alpha-cellulose
- Paper Tone: Bold Bright White
- Paper Weight: 230 gsm / 60 lb.
- Thickness: 10 mil
Palo Duro Etching 315
Palo Duro Etching 315 is high-performance textured cotton paper available in many sizes. It gives you the classic look of a fine watercolor paper. The surface adds just the right amount of texture and will not distract from the details. This OBA-free archival paper is ideal for museum quality and conservation grade prints.
- Surface: Textured matte
- Made From: 100% Cotton rag
- Paper Tone: Natural (warmer) white
- Paper Weight: 315 gsm / 84 lb.
- Thickness: 21 mil
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Last updated: December 21, 2025
