Posters artwork » Canvas Prints

5 Things to Check When Buying a Photo to Canvas Print

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:07:22 +0000

The popularity of your photo to canvas prints has grown considerably over the last couple of years and with is so have the number of companies selling your photo to canvas products. So how do you choose which company to use? Is price the main factor or should you be looking for the details?

Types of Canvas

The weight and type of canvas is important, a company that uses a top of the range canvas will state which make of canvas they use, otherwise it could be a cheap import. Too many companies say they use 100% cotton canvas as it is better than a poly cotton blend well in some cases this is true but a high-quality poly cotton blend is better than a cheap 100% cotton canvas, the same as a high quality 100% cotton canvas is better than a cheap poly cotton canvas. A 100% cotton canvas has a more authentic canvas look which is given by the less uniformed rougher weave, which in my opinion is better for artwork and painting reproductions. A poly cotton blend has a more uniformed look to it so suits photographs more than a 100% cotton canvas. The canvas also needs to have a good weight, I wouldn’t recommend anything below 350gsm as a heavier canvas can be stretched tighter and so will not sag with time, some canvases can be as thin as paper from your printer at home so beware.

Inks

The basic rule is that if the inks used are not pigment inks you should not be buying it. The most popular printers used by canvas printers are the Epson printers and use genuine Epson Ultrachrome inks which are all pigment inks and in my opinion the best around.

Wood frame or stretcher bars?

The main thing to look for regarding the frame is the type of wood used. As wood is a porous material it is susceptible to water in the atmosphere, and can warp over time due to expanding and shrinking with water absorption. The wood needs to be kiln dried as it will not warp over time. The main advantage for using stretcher bars is that they have a shaped edge at the front so that the canvas is not resting on the frame at the front, normal square frames have the canvas resting on them and over time you may find you can see where the frame edge ends.

Is it laminated?

If it is a quality print then it will keep it’s colour for years even in direct sunlight so it does not need laminating for this reason, although lamination will increase it’s life. The main reason a print needs laminating is to protect it from scratches and chips, and also to ensure it can be cleaned with a damp cloth. Laminating will double the life of your canvas ensuring that it can be moved around without risk of cracking or chipping.

I hope this has helped you to know what to look for when buying a your photo to canvas print.

By: JS Fox

Printing on Canvas

admin — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:39:12 +0000

Given the progress in inkjet and media technology, demand for printing photographs and art on canvas is growing exponentially. Whether you have a good inkjet printer or you prefer to have your work done by a professional outfit, it is worth to explore this option for any type of image. We constantly receive requests from wedding and portrait photographers who want to print large canvas for their clients.

Artists regularly order limited edition prints on canvas and watercolor papers to sell to collectors. These reproductions usually are signed and are accompanied by a COA (Certificate of authenticity). Buyers are very receptive to purchasing canvas prints they can hang up without a protective glass, without worrying about scratches and water damage.

The texture of a fine art canvas is unparalleled in beauty; a protective coating is applied on top to give the substrate a matte, lustre or glossy look. If you prefer to experiment with this material to see the results, canvas sheets are available at many stores that carry inkjet products.

The differences between a home desktop printer and a professional one are many but I will focus on the most important. First, commercial machines can be outfitted with pigmented inks; these inks differ from dye inks commonly found in the cheap home printers because they are archival and will not fade for decades. Dyes on the other hand will start losing brilliance in a matter of months. There are some home use printers now that offer a form of hybrid dye/pigment system. The second difference is the nozzle quality; pro level systems have extremely sophisticated nozzles that can render a very fine dot and exceptional tonal rendition.

The process of printing on fine art materials such as canvas and watercolor papers is referred to as “giclee”. Giclee is a french term that loosely translated means “sprayed on”. It refers to the nozzles which spray ink onto the paper. Giclee printing involves some of the characteristics described above and it is usually performed by professional shops.

You can read more about giclee and inkjet canvas printing on our website.

By: Fabio Braghi

Personalised Wall Art For Your Home

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:19:05 +0000

Photo Canvas Prints As Personalised Wall Art

Photo canvas prints offer the ability to have your photograph printed onto genuine canvas and stretched over a gallery or museum grade frame. The picture reproduction offered is second to none and once hung on your wall it not only personalised a room but can add colour or it can be used to match the décor that already exists in your room. You don’t have to use photographs, virtually any picture or image can be used instead.

A Photo Montage

A photo montage combines many different photographs into a single image. Again, these are printed onto canvas although they can also be added to a range of other photo items as well. Sizes vary from small to customised and incredibly large canvases. The photo montage is bound to make a lasting impression with everybody that views it and is a highly appealing type of personalised wall art.

Photo Wallpaper

Photo wallpaper allows the same level of personalisation but on a much grander and larger scale. Any photograph or other picture can be printed onto satin wallpaper which is applied to the wall in the same way as standard wallpaper. The high quality material is both durable and strong so it can be used in the hall and other high traffic areas while it also offers the same incredible levels of image and colour reproduction as other personalised wall art items. The image itself doesn’t have the fill the whole wall but it makes for the perfect way to add a feature wall into any room of the house.

Again, there are a number of choices in personalised wall art with photo canvas prints, photo montages, and photo wallpaper being among the best looking and best quality of all of those choices. All of these types of personalised wall art enable you to add your own photograph or image and make an incredible looking, high quality photo item.

By: Sarah Maria Williams

Canvas Picture Printing

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:38:19 +0000

Picture printing on canvas can be done to guarantee a longer life for your favorite pictures and images. Modern technology has made it possible to reproduce even the minutest details of the original in the digital print. Picture prints on canvas are one of the popular decorative options nowadays since they lend unique personality to a room. A number of artists prefer to make digital prints of their original artworks on canvas in full color, or black and white to preserve them for generations to come.

Turn any picture into a stunning piece of art! Beautiful and inspiring picture prints featuring a wide range of themes create the desired ambience in your room. Picture prints on canvas can be used to advertise your brand in public spaces as well as in the board room. These canvas prints are perfect gifts for all occasions, be it birthdays, weddings, anniversaries or any other.

To protect the prints from harmful UV rays, long life pigment inks that are water and fade-resistant are utilized. Whether the picture is old or new, it is possible to reproduce the images from original drawings, paintings, art prints or pictures on museum quality textured canvas through digital printing process, utilizing the most modern canvas printing technology. Moreover, experienced designers and artists at the printing companies give an artistic touch to the digital files before they are printed.

You have the option of opting for special effects for your picture prints. You can also make use of mounting and stretching options that come with print packages. When thinking of making digital prints of your pictures on canvas, make sure that you are entrusting the work to a reliable and efficient digital printing company which has proven expertise in the field.

By: Monique Stephen

Photo Canvas Prints – The Luxury Anniversary Gift

admin — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:29:28 +0000

Anniversary And Wedding Photographs

Choosing the right photograph means finding one that you and your partner both like. Your main wedding photo may be a good place to start but any photograph of the two of you together or of the whole family will not only make a well received anniversary gift but will look incredible once its hanging from the wall. Used as home décor items and as personal treats, the photo canvas print makes a superb personalised anniversary gift for her or for him. Even if you’re buying the happy couple, a canvas print is ideal.

The Right Crop

Opting for the right photograph means finding one that has the right crop as well but because Bags of Love can customise the canvas to match your requirements you can have any photograph converted and enlarged to make a photo canvas print. Standard sizes go up to 1 metre in length but Bags of Love will cater to virtually any other size requirements including extra large canvas prints.

Photo Montages From Bags Of Love

Another good way to turn a canvas print into a personalised anniversary gift is through the addition of a photo montage. You can create your own montage or have us do it for you and then have this printed onto the same high quality canvas. You could display six of your favourite wedding photographs or twelve photographs of your ten years together; the greatest thing about personalised anniversary gifts like the photo canvas print is that it’s you that gets to personalise them according to your own preferences and those of your partner.

Photo-Canvas can convert your photographs into Canvas art using your photograph exactly as provided or converting it into pop art or black and white before printing onto a high quality Stretched Photo Canvas.

By: Sarah Maria Williams

Canvas Prints – Painting Without a Brush

admin — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 15:45:08 +0000

Why settle for artworks from other people, when you can create your very own? Through canvas prints, you can enjoy and see for yourself how you can create “art” effortlessly.

There are a lot of paintings for sale, but apart from being pricey, it is hard to find one that speaks to your personality. You can have one custom made, but the cost of hiring an artist is too expensive for most people.

Learning how to paint is an option, but as much as I believe that everyone has potential, only few will get to actualize them. Moreover, paints in themselves are expensive and the amount you spend trying to learn the art can just be too expensive and painstaking.

The Next Best Thing

When you want to create an artwork, but find you have little skill or resources to do so, you might try the next best thing: canvas printing. It comes pretty close to an actual painting, evoking the same feel, and look. From a distance it looks almost like a painting.

• Canvas prints as the name indicates, are printed on canvas, the same kind of canvas artists’ use for their paintings. It has a matte finish, in addition to the peculiar rough cloth texture, that makes the colors come out in rich, deep, dull colors.

• These prints come in a variety of sizes from as little as 8×8 inches to as large as 58×100 inches (for those larger than life portraits). This means, you can have them custom made to fit into any place you may have a need for them. Place a large mural on your living room, or get a smaller 11×14 print for private spaces.

• Canvas prints can be stretched or mounted without damaging the print. Request for an additional 2 inch allowance and mount it on wood for display. This makes it easier for it to be hung on walls and such.

• You can opt for grommets and place them along the 2 inch border if you don’t want these metal loops destroying your prints. Grommets are placed every 2 feet. Try to envision what your final print will look like with the amount of grommets it’ll have for its size.

• Digital images are easy to create. You can simply upload your favorite snapshots, enhance them to look like art work, and email them to your printer. Or you can create elaborate abstract design. Have fun with Photoshop tools and filters that let you create painting like images. The possibilities are endless.

• Reproduction is easy. One-of-a-kind is overrated when you want to share the beauty of your artwork to friends and loved ones. Because canvas prints are based on digital images, they can accurately be reproduced over and over. This makes family or group portraits a perfect gift for loved ones too.

• Use these prints outdoor too if you must. The material is water resistant and more durable than paper. It can be printed with UV-protected archival inks to slow down fading brought about by sun exposure. Have large sizes printed and use them as a banner. Or have them printed into smaller pieces and use them as special patches and what have you.
Contact your large format poster printing company and obtain the ability to do wondrous things with canvas prints.

By: Carla San Gaspar

Printing Photos on Canvas

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:36:59 +0000

Printing photos on canvas is the latest trend in the printing industry. If you have a great passion for art and want to display beautiful pictures on your walls, then photo prints on canvas are the best option. Canvas photo prints can also be used for product promotion, advertisements and for tradeshow displays.

The photos are printed on 100% heavy weight pure cotton canvas. This type is durable, enabling excellent framing capability and provides high image quality. Large format printers with pigmented inks are used for printing. These printers embed vibrant colours on the canvas, which are then allowed to dry. Finally, after drying the canvas is stretched and fastened across wooden bars. It is stapled at its edges and then it is ready for hanging. In the case of large sized substrate, a stretcher with cross bars is used in order to prevent the frame from twisting. After mounting the canvas on to the frame, some printing service providers also give a coating of varnish to it to give a graceful appearance.

The elegance and beauty of photo canvas prints can easily grasp the attention of onlookers and make any event vibrant. As regards businesses, these elegant prints are the best tools for effective communication, making customers aware of new products and services. No other medium can compete with canvas because of its capability for excellent fusion of colour and graphics.

Printing photos on canvas has become very popular nowadays with more and more people realizing that this is the best way to keep your magical moments afresh.

By: Monique Stephen

A Canvas-Filled Room Design For Book-Fanatics

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:33:42 +0000

Books are investments that are, most of the time, found stacked or kept in a room. For book lovers, keeping paperbacks and hardbacks close to them is precious; and an interesting way to show how much they love their hobby is to decorate a book-inspired room with the use of canvas prints.

Printing canvas is a cheap solution and can be practically used for redecorating your room. With just a few ideas on filling up your room with book designs, you can turn your room instantly into a book haven, and easily remove and reuse them long after.

1. Shelf Art: By printing an art graphic representation of a line of books, you can have a floating bookshelf effect on your walls. Your online printing company is capable of producing horizontal-shaped canvases that can very well represent a longer book display. This concept can look good at the very middle part of a wall. Print the canvas long enough to pass across the wall for the décor to appear more realistic.

2. Vintage Page Prints: Another can be a replica of an old book page printed on canvas. This display can also be a favorite page or chapter you like. The effect of an olden page on canvas can appear realistic because of the crumpled finishing of the material used.

3. Book pages: Another accent you can use, find a photo of a stack of books or produce a design of such, then have them printed for wall display too. You can have these designs appear as gigantic stacks of books, which will look good somewhere around the lower area of your room.

Building these prints is now within our reach for, with the right printing company, you can be guided to further enhance your design through online editing, and have a team of experts assist you in your graphic designing dilemmas.

By: Nikki Sabato

Canvas Prints From Digital Photos

admin — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:27:23 +0000

In the modern age when digital cameras are so popular, there are many professional and amateur photographers wishing to have their digital photos printed in larger sizes. For large format digital printing of your photos, canvas is the ideal medium. Apart from being affordable, canvas also offers great flexibility and so it can be used in a highly customized manner suiting different printing requirements.

Canvas greatly suits today’s requirements for printing high resolution images taken using modern high-end digital cameras. These prints can be easily transported for use in indoor and outdoor locations. Large canvas prints of the photos of your children, family members, locations and events can be hung on the walls of your living room.

Today with the advent of high tech digital printers, digital photo images can be printed in high resolutions, offering maximum image detail and clarity. These state-of-the-art printers can also print images in portrait and landscape modes, depending on the source image and the size of the canvas. The cost-effective technologies used in modern digital printers greatly help clients to have their canvas prints printed at affordable rates.

Most of the printing firms offering canvas prints from digital photos also provide photo enhancement and editing services for improving the quality of digital photos. With the help of the latest graphics software such as Photoshop and Corel Paint Shop pro, images can be edited and enhanced to match the requirements for canvas prints.

To get your digital photos printed with the top quality, high quality UV resistant inks are commonly used at most printing facilities. These inks offer higher resistance to the process of fading. Most printing firms also help clients to have their canvas prints stretched on to rigid materials so that they can be placed or hung conveniently. Apart from decorating the interiors of your home, these high quality canvas prints also serve as the ultimate testimonials of your photography skills.

By: Monique Stephen

Photo Canvas Prints – In Loving Memory

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:08:53 +0000

Saying goodbye is never easy. What’s important to remember when the ones we love are lost, are the good times we shared while they were here. Focus on the happy memories. Regale all the funny stories. Recall the special moments that meant so much. What better way to commemorate the life of those we loved than in pictures? But not just any pictures. A snapshot is too still. A matted frame is too motionless. Only a photo set on canvas can make your memories come to life. When looking at your canvas photo, you’ll feel as though you and Grandpa are on the lake again, hardly catching any fish, but having the time of your lives! Canvas photos are an artistic and endearing way to relive those magical moments caught on film.

Canvas photos are an easy and affordable memoriam. Begin by remembering those moments most special to you, and choosing photographs that capture these times. Perhaps a family vacation, holiday gathering, or anniversary party. Photo artists will then transfer your picture onto smooth canvas and wrap it seamlessly around a sturdy frame. Frames are typically available in a range of sizes, from an 8 x 10 tabletop photo to a 20 x 30 portrait perfect for the mantelpiece. And they are truly an economical option. With prices ranging from $25 to $100, these unique photos are affordable memorabilia. Made to outlast any ordinary matted frame, canvas photos are guaranteed to stand the test of time. They make the perfect heirloom to pass down from generation to generation.

Canvas photos can be incorporated in so many touching ways. Display them during a memorial service, so that family and friends can recapture special moments. Invite everyone to pen their favorite memory on the back of the frame. Memories can include your loved one’s witty anecdotes and advice, or clever quotations. Those present can also share stories about the first time they met, or the last treasured time they were together. Canvas photos also make cherished keepsakes for friends and family during the holidays, a birthday, an anniversary, or any other time you’d like to celebrate the life of those passed. Perfect for children, grandchildren, siblings, and lifelong friends, the people most admired in your loved one’s life will be able to remember them forever.

Restore memories from long ago by trading the antique for the unique. Transfer treasured photos onto canvas and breathe new life into the moment. Make an old Army photo come alive again. Feel renewed love and romance in a past wedding portrait. Gaze upon the rekindled image of a golden anniversary. All the fond memories of the history once shared will come flooding back, and the hopes and dreams of the future will be restored.

Remember your loved one in a special way by transferring your treasured moments to canvas. Share extraordinary memories with those nearest and dearest. As we remember our dear loved ones we realize that the memory of their character touches our hearts and at times stirs us to embody their attributes and learn from their mistakes being fully aware that life is fragile.

By: Hugh Parker