Chromaco
We provide museum-quality and color-faithful printing and scanning for Hawaii’s artists and photographers that require maximum detail, color consistency, and longevity. We can print your original artwork on canvas, fine art paper, aluminum, and products.
About Chromaco Fine Art Services
Founded in 2000 by Larry McCarthy and Todd Georgopapadakos in Honolulu, Hawai'i, Chromaco Fine Art Services began as a solution to a persistent problem Todd encountered in his previous work in art publishing: color shifts in artist proofs returned from printers. Todd, alongside Larry, an engineer, developed a mathematical solution that "reverse-engineered" the printing process, bridging the gap between digital image creation and commercial printing. This innovative approach corrected color shifts that typically occurred during exchanges between artists and printers, ensuring more accurate reproductions.
Over the years, Chromaco expanded its services to include archival fine art giclée printing and dye-sublimation printing for both local and international artists. By printing in-house, we create custom color profiles for every substrate we use, guaranteeing a precise match to the artist’s original intent. Our dedication to artists is reflected in our commitment to providing exceptional scan, print, and color quality, with a focus on consistency and detail.
A New Chapter for Chromaco
In April 2023, Chromaco and its sister company, Black Sands Publishing, announced their closure following the retirement of the primary owner. The local art community was deeply saddened by the loss of a vital resource for artists needing to digitize and manufacture their work. However, to the relief of many, Kent Uterman of Pictures Plus acquired Chromaco, ensuring that it would continue to serve the artists and museums it had supported for so many years.
Since the acquisition, Pictures Plus has worked diligently to maintain Chromaco’s legacy by replicating the original facilities in a more compact and efficient space. The core team members—our head production manager, lead scan technician, and public relations specialist—were all invited to stay on, and each enthusiastically accepted the opportunity to continue the work and relationships we’ve built over the years.
With this new chapter, Chromaco is more capable than ever of helping artists preserve every detail of their work, now with even more control over our output. We are committed to maintaining the high industry standards that have defined us, and we look forward to continuing to work with the artists and clients who have trusted us for over two decades.
Mahalo nui loa for being a part of our journey. We look forward to serving you in this new phase of our business and are excited to continue helping you preserve your art with the utmost care and precision.
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