Have you ever looked at a print and felt it was "flat"? As an artist who spends weeks building up layers of acrylic and 24k gold leaf to capture the light of Salcombe or the surf of Gwithian, the thought of losing that physical texture in reproduction was never an option for me.

That is why, since 2020, I have partnered exclusively with the specialists at Logical Choice in Newquay. By utilising their sophisticated 3D-scanning technology, I ensure that every Lucy Young coastal print is more than just an image—it is a faithful capture of the original painting’s DNA, preserving every ridge of paint and glimmer of gold.

Lucy Young original painting ready to be 3D scanned at Logical Choice in Newquay for fine art prints

Standard gallery photography often misses the "soul" of a painting—the way a brushstroke catches the light or the physical depth of the canvas. To solve this, I take my originals to Logical Choice.

Unlike a traditional camera, their state-of-the-art 3D scanner doesn't just "take a photo." It maps the surface of my work. It "feels" the ridges of the paint and the grain of the linen. This process creates a high-definition digital twin that captures the topography of my art.

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Lucy Youngs original art being 3D scanned for fine art prints at the logical choice print studio in Newquay, cornwall

Why 3D Scanning Matters for your Walls

When we print these files onto museum-grade paper, the result is startling. Because the Metris Drs 2020 DCS scanner captured the shadows & texture cast by the paint, the print retains a sense of three-dimensional depth.

• Texture Retention: You can see every hair of the brush strokes preserved in the ink.

• Colour Fidelity: The turquoise shallows of Carbis Bay stay as vibrant on paper as they were on my easel.

• Archival Precision: We use anti-fade, pigment-based inks that are guaranteed to last 125 years, even in the bright Cornish sun.

close up of 3D scanning technology against an original painting by Lucy young

Bringing the “Coastal Calm” Home

My goal has always been to bring a sense of coastal calm into your home. By investing in this 3D-scanning technology, I can offer you a piece of art that feels "alive." Whether it's the chaotic energy of ‘Heat Wave’ or the quiet solitude of ‘Constantine Bay,’ the 3D-scan ensures that the emotion of the original is never lost in translation.