A three dimensional printed article (10) having a composite image (110) printed thereon is disclosed. The composite image includes top and bottom artwork portions (210,310) printed on the top and bottom surfaces (200,300) of the printed article substrate (100). Both artwork portions are visible through a translucent or transparent substrate, thereby forming a visible composite image. The substrate can be a non-woven web. By printing on both surfaces of the substrate, the three dimensional printed article provides a good quality, aesthetically pleasing three-dimensional image that limits the loss of color and appearance of fuzz during normal use of the article. The three-dimensional printed article allows a more versatile creation of process colors and reduces the number of spot colors required to print the composite image. The three-dimensional printed article can be integrated into an absorbent article (12), such as a diaper. A method of printing the three-dimensional printed article and forming the absorbent article are also disclosed.