ABOUT THE STUDIO
Artist-led fine art printing, scanning and photography
Run by artist and graphic designer Aaron Williams, RawCanvas combines over 25 years of print and publishing experience with a practical understanding of what artists need from scanning, photography and fine art printing.
Artist-led, 25+ years’ experience
Led by Aaron Williams, with deep print and editorial design knowledge behind every job.
Faithful reproductions from originals
Scanning and photography focused on clean detail, accurate tone and reliable results.
End-to-end support in one place
Printing, file prep, retouching and hand finishing—so editions are consistent and ready to sell.
Fast, clear turnaround
Typically 3 working days for prints and scanning, with help planning larger projects.
Core services
Giclée printing
Exhibition-quality prints with calibrated colour and fast proofing. Choose from a wide range of fine art papers.
Large artwork photography
For originals too large to scan, we photograph artworks up to 2m in length — oils, acrylic, pencil, watercolour and more.
High-resolution scanning
Pin-sharp scans from our flatbed scanner, capturing fine detail and accurate colour across a wide range of media.
Supporting artists beyond the print studio
RawCanvas is part of the wider creative community at Good Shepherd Studios in Leytonstone. Alongside print, scanning and photography services, Aaron organises life drawing sessions, curates exhibitions and helps connect local artists through regular events and exhibitions.
That commitment to supporting artists shapes how the studio operates. RawCanvas isn't simply a print service — it's a studio built by an artist, for artists.
Gallery programme
We support local artists through a rotating exhibition programme at Back To Ours Café, based here at our studio home. The programme runs as a series of six-weekly shows, featuring favourite artists from our client community alongside open submissions.
RawCanvas Editions
RawCanvas Editions showcases a curated selection of artist prints available to purchase directly through our website.
Artist meet ups
Open Editions is our six-weekly artist networking event, open to both local artists and art lovers. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to socialise, share ideas, and talk about upcoming exhibitions. Free and open to all.
Life drawing
Nothing On in Leytonstone is our monthly Sunday life-drawing session, held at Good Shepherd Studios. Each two-hour class features a professional model and is suitable for all abilities. Materials are provided, and everyone is welcome.