Tactile fine art, felt as well as seen.

A tactile fine art edition is more than a flat reproduction. It preserves the colour, brushwork and surface depth that make an original painting physical, giving collectors, artists and interior teams a richer edition experience than a conventional print allows.

Every edition is built by carefully translating the surface detail of an original artwork into a premium, limited tactile piece, so the character of the painting is retained rather than flattened.

What is 3D surface mapping?

Tactile editions begin with detailed surface mapping. The original painting is captured as colour and physical information, then translated into raised texture that follows its brushwork and depth.

1. Capture colour and surface information. A fine art scan records both the visual image and the physical relief of the original.

2. Build the tactile relief map. The captured data is used to model raised texture that follows the artist's brushwork and depth.

3. Produce and assess the raised edition. Each piece is printed and checked against the original for colour accuracy and surface fidelity.

An original, a print, and a tactile edition

A tactile edition offers a distinct third way to experience an artwork. It does not replace an original or a conventional flat print, but gives a limited edition more visible and touchable surface character.

Tactile editions are created for viewers who value physical presence, close inspection and a considered collecting experience.

Whether you collect, create or hold

Whether the visitor collects art, creates it or owns an artwork to be captured, Sensory Works provides a clear next path.