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Canvas Printing: A Brief History

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A History of Canvas Printing Canvas printing is a brilliant way to add images and artwork to your living or work space.  It has evolved quite a bit over the years and we spent some time finding out about where it all began and how it evolved into the processes we use today. Before Canvas Printing Before the Renaissance, artists painted on wood panels because they were easy to find and provided a finished product that people generally found acceptable.  The problem was that the artists d…
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Wedding Canvas Prints

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Canvas Printing Ideas for your Wedding Day Your wedding day is undoubtedly going to be one of the most memorable days of your life. We all know what it means to be married but we were curious about what the actual definition of marriage was, so we looked it up: marriage ˈmarɪdʒ/ noun 1. the legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal ..."a happy marriage" synonyms: wedding, wedding ceremony, marriage ceremony, nuptials, union 2. a combination or …
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Adding Text to Photo Canvas Prints

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Words can hold such power and they have the potential to stir emotions and ideas in all of us.  They can remind us of special moments from our past, encourage us to work through challenges in our present and inspire us to have courage for the unknown future. Printing photos onto canvas is a wonderful way to preserve your special memories.  We receive hundreds of orders per week from customers who want their professional wedding, maternity, newborn and family shoot images printed.  That …
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Bedroom Decor Ideas

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Tips to decorate your bedroom Bedrooms are such a personal space and everyone has their own idea of what they want their bedroom to look like. It doesn't just come down to aesthetics though - many of us want to feel a certain way when we enter our bedrooms. Colour and texture play a big part when we are choosing decor, and finding elements to tie all of our ideas together can sometimes be a little challenging. Another consideration is cost.  Not all of us can afford to hire a professional dec…
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Featured Photographer: Red Zebra

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Rob Whiteley is our featured photographer today and he is also the talent behind Red Zebra Productions.  He draws inspiration from nature and his passion for imagery can be seen in his work. We asked Rob to share his story with us and tell us about how he got hooked on photography. Note from Rob "This collection and in particular, the mounting media, has been designed to fit into all modern spaces including commercial and residential, appealing equally to the architect wanting to specify …
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Print your Travel Photos on Canvas

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If there is one thing we can all agree on, it is that this world is full of amazing places.  You don’t even have to look very far as most of the time there are location gems within minutes of where you live.  If you do a Google search for things to do or places to see in your specific city or province, we guarantee that you will find a list of recommendations that you could spend hours scrolling through.  Now obviously we understand that the length of that list would differ depending on whe…
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Featured Photographer: 228 Photography

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Awie Greyling is the creative mind behind the lens at 228 Photography.  He is our first featured photographer in this series and is a regular and valued customer of Canvas Print Co. We asked Awie to share his back story with us, about how he got started in photography and what he has worked on recently.  It also gave us a chance to put our detective hat on.  We visited his websites to see what else he has been up to and discovered that his work has recently been exhibited in Belgium as we…
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How to: Order Canvas Prints Online

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Ordering your personalised canvas prints online has never been easier. We have a simple-to-use online ordering system that allows you to order canvas prints online from your PC, phone or tablet.  These are the 4 main steps involved: Choose from our stunning collection of printed products including canvas, acrylic, wood, metal, framed and social block prints. Upload your image files directly from your computer, or send your image files later via Dropbox, Google Drive or We Transfer. C…
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Photo Wall Canvas Printing

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Photo Walls are also sometimes referred to as Gallery Walls and they are a great way to add a dimension to entryways, living rooms and other areas in your home.  A popular design for photo wall canvas prints is for multiple individual prints to follow the wall up a staircase, or down a long passage. When planning for a photo wall we suggest that you consider the following: The total wall space / area that you have to work with (i.e.: width and height) Are you going to do a complete p…
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Canvas Prints in the Workplace

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Most businesses have an office, or network of branches, where they conduct business from on a daily basis.  It is important to make this space an inviting area for your customers, to create great first impressions. Another key point to note is that if your employees are based at the office then they spend a large part of their lives there.  A great way to add colour and life into an office space is to use your canvas prints to reflect the personality of your business and the people who make i…
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