Bay Area Print Studio · Since 2012
Fine Art Printing, Custom Framing and Premium Print. Done Right.
Serving artists, photographers, businesses and collectors across the Bay Area since 2012. Hahnemühle authorized. G7 color managed. Real humans review every order.
Bay Area Since 2012 Hahnemühle Authorized G7 Color Managed Rush Service Available
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Our services
What We Do Best
Fine Art & Photographic Printing
Archival giclée prints, scan-back reproduction, and high-resolution printing on premium Hahnemühle substrates.
View ProductsFine Art Photography
Color-managed photographic prints, portfolio prep, and studio capture for photographers and artists.
View ProductsCustom Framing and Decor Graphics
Professional framing, picture mats, mounted graphics, and display presentation for artists, collectors, and businesses.
View ProductsBusiness Printing
Business cards, brochures, postcards, envelopes, booklets, and marketing materials with fast turnaround and consistent quality.
View ProductsSigns and Displays
Banners, yard signs, feather flags, trade show displays, and large format graphics for events and businesses.
View ProductsFine Art & Photographic Printing
Hahnemühle archival papers. Giclée reproduction. Scan-back capture of originals. The kind of printing galleries and collectors trust when “good enough” isn’t.
- Giclée fine-art prints
- Hahnemühle Photo Rag, Baryta, Bamboo
- Canvas (gallery wrap available)
- Archival pigment (200+ yr lightfastness)
- Scan-back capture to 8’×12′ in one scan, larger stitched
- DSLR art photography
- Limited edition runs + COA
Starting at
$25 8×10 archival giclée
Hahnemühle Authorized
Custom Framing and Decor Graphics
We don’t just print your work, we help you present it. Conservation-grade framing, museum mats, mounted displays, and decor graphics built to last decades.
- Conservation framing
- Museum-grade mats
- Float mounting
- UV-protective glazing
- Shadow boxes & objects
- Gallery-wrap canvas
- Dibond & aluminum mounting
- Custom moulding library
Starting at
$65 11×14 mat + frame, in-store consultation
Conservation grade
Business Printing
Business cards, brochures, postcards, door hangers, envelopes, letterhead. The day-to-day collateral that keeps a business running, printed sharper than your usual shop.
- Business cards
- Brochures & flyers
- Postcards (EDDM ready)
- Door hangers
- Custom envelopes
- Letterhead & folders
- G7 color-managed
- House accounts available
Starting at
$14.95 500 premium business cards
G7 Color Managed
Signs & Displays
Banners, trade-show displays, mounted exhibit graphics, real-estate signs and storefront branding. An important part of what we do, printed and finished in-house.
- Scrim & vinyl banners
- Trade-show displays
- Foamcore & gatorboard mounting
- Feather & teardrop flags
- Yard signs (real estate)
- Window & floor graphics
The studio behind the work
Equipment and craft
G7 Color Managed
Industry-standard color calibration. What you proof is what you print.
Hahnemühle
Authorized dealer of the world’s finest archival paper stocks.
Large Format
Roll-fed up to 60″ wide. Banners, backdrops, and exhibit panels.
Scan-Back Capture
Direct digital capture of originals as large as 8’×12′ in a single scan. Much larger if we stitch multiple scans together.
In-House Finishing
Mounting, laminating, trimming, and framing, never outsourced.
A simple process
How to order.
Whether you’re self-serve or have a complex custom job — there’s a clear path for you.
01
Choose your product
Browse the catalog or pick a category above. Not sure? Call us — we’ll point you at the right paper, size, and finish.
02
Upload or request a quote
Self-serve buyers upload artwork through the catalog. Custom projects get a quote within 1 business day.
03
Approve the proof
Every order gets a digital proof before anything goes to press. You sign off, we print. No surprises.
04
Pick up or ship
Pickup at our Richmond studio, or ship anywhere in the U.S. Most orders ship within 3–5 business days. Rush available.
Why customers choose Avant
Why Clients Come Back. For 14 Years.
We understand firsthand that it’s not easy to entrust a third-party company to produce print collateral that represents yours. We’ve spent years and hundreds of man-hours building a process that guarantees a final product you can be proud of, with turnaround times that overshadow the competition.
Get More. Pay Less. It’s That Simple.
With the newest in print technology and techniques, we offer the most modern print products and services at affordable prices. We’ll work within your budget and time constraints to find a final product that fits your needs without a great deal of compromise.
✓
Real Human Review
Robyn personally reviews every color-managed file before it prints. Not automated. Not outsourced.
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Premium Materials
Hahnemühle fine art papers, archival inks, and a G7-certified color workflow. Your prints will last.
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Rush Capability
Tight deadline? Call us. We have delivered complete event print packages for clients who came to us with impossible timelines.
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Local and Personal
I’m Robyn. I answer the phone. I know your name. Some of our clients have been with us for over 14 years.
Featured work
Recent projects from our studio.
A sample of what we’ve helped Bay Area artists, photographers, galleries, and businesses bring into the world.
Limited edition giclée series
Conservation framing for collector
Exhibit graphics & mounted panels
Meet the owner
Robyn
Avant Printing has been mine since day one in 2012. I answer the phone, I review your files, and I stand behind every print, frame, and mounted piece that leaves the studio. When you work with Avant, you are working directly with the person who makes your project.
RobynOwner & printer, Avant Printing
Why trust us
Built on 14 years of Bay Area work.
We don’t have a wall of awards. We have long-term clients — many have been ordering since we were called CANTOO.
14
Years in Business
Same owners, same Richmond location, same standards since January 2012.
60+
Yrs Combined Experience
Across signage, fine-art printing, framing, and color management.
1hr
Rush Turnaround Available
When the deadline is today, we’ve delivered same-day signs & prints.
What our clients say
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
After 48 years in this business, I can still learn things from the pros at Avant. I give Avant a rating of 500 out of 5.
Yelp · Verified
Irene Y.
★★★★★
Small but mighty. I’ve been working with Avant for the last 10 years as a corporate client. They produce high quality work with fast turnarounds and excellent prices. But what I really love about Avant is the customer care. It’s a small, but mighty shop, run by the owner, Robyn, and his two long-term employees. They are easy to work with, extremely responsive, appreciative, respectful, and they always get the work done on time and on budget.
Yelp · Verified
Jenny S.Corporate Client, CA
★★★★★
We sent over content extremely late and asked for completely unrealistic turnaround times. They managed to get us everything on time and with high quality.
Yelp · Verified
Jenn G.Event Organizer, Northern California
Common questions
Before you reach out.
Do I have to come in to place an order?
No. Most products are ordered self-serve online — upload your file, pick specs, we print. Custom jobs (framing, exhibits, fine art consultations) work best with a call or visit. We’re at 2700 Rydin Rd, Richmond.
How fast can you turn around a rush job?
Signs and basic prints: same-day (as fast as 1 hour). Custom framing: 5–10 business days. Call us with your deadline — 510-526-2150 — we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.
Do you ship outside the Bay Area?
Yes. Most products ship anywhere in the U.S. via UPS/FedEx. Large signs and framed work are best picked up locally or arranged via white-glove delivery.
What file formats do you accept?
Print-ready PDFs preferred. We also accept TIFF, JPEG, PSD, AI, INDD. See the File Prep Guide on our Policies page for full specs. In-house design support available if your file isn’t ready.
Will I see a proof before you print?
Always. Every order — self-serve or custom — gets a digital proof before we go to press. No surprises on the finished piece.
Can you reproduce my original artwork?
Yes — it’s a specialty. We offer DSLR and scan-back capture for originals as large as 8’×12′ in a single scan — much larger if we stitch multiple scans together. We also produce archival giclée reproduction on Hahnemühle papers. Call us to discuss your piece.
Ready when you are
Ready to Print Something
Exceptional?
Order online, request a quote, or call us. We are here Monday through Friday.
Or call us at 510-526-2150