fine art scanning (metis)
Capture more than colour.
High-resolution artwork capture can record colour, texture, depth, gloss and surface information to create an exceptionally rich digital master for reproduction, archiving, study and future applications.
A detailed digital master, built for what comes next.
Fine art scanning records colour fidelity alongside texture, depth, gloss and surface information, giving reproduction, archive, study and surface-led projects a far richer starting point than a flat photograph.
Colour
Accurate colour fidelity for confident, repeatable reproduction.
Texture
Brushwork and surface texture retained for a faithful digital record.
Depth
Raised and impastoed areas captured with genuine dimensional detail.
Gloss
Varnish sheen and reflectance recorded rather than flattened away.
Surface information
Material-level data ready for archive, study or surface-led applications.
Built for reproduction, preservation and new digital applications.
High-resolution surface capture supports commercial reproduction, long-term preservation and new digital applications across the art sector.
Fine art reproduction
Faithful editions for artists and publishers.
Artist archives
A durable digital master of original work.
Galleries & collections
Documentation, licensing and collection records.
Museums & heritage
Study, preservation assets and careful surface reference.
Surface design (PBR assets)
Physically based rendering assets that retain material qualities digitally.
A careful, transparent process for valuable originals.
Every scanning project moves through the same considered stages, from initial assessment through to a delivered, usable master.
01
Briefing & analysis
Reviewing the artwork, intended use and scope together.
02
Intake & handling
Careful, condition-appropriate intake and handling of the original.
03
High-res capture
Controlled capture of colour, texture, depth, gloss and surface data.
04
File preparation
Preparing files to suit the agreed reproduction, archive or study use.
05
Delivery
Delivery of the agreed master files, ready for their intended use.
Deliver
Questions before you commit an original.
Practical answers for artists, collection managers and heritage teams weighing up scanning.
How is my artwork handled during capture?
Your artwork receives careful intake and controlled handling appropriate to its size, medium and condition throughout the capture process.Is every artwork suitable for scanning?
Suitability depends on size, surface condition, medium and intended output. We assess each piece before any commitment is made.What files will I receive?
Deliverables are agreed in advance around your intended use, whether that is reproduction, archive, study or digital-surface application.Can you scan work for tactile editions?
Capture can inform assessment for tactile reproduction, though production testing determines the final route for a given artwork.
Thank you. Sensory Works will review the artwork and intended use before recommending the appropriate capture approach.
Start a fine art scanning enquiry.
Share the artwork, intended use and practical requirements. We will review the details to identify the most useful next step.