5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CANVAS PRINTS

These days there are plenty of quirky ways to update a tired living space, but the easiest is just to cover those drab walls with some colorful prints. Recent advances in the printing industry mean that now you can print photos on a wide range of mediums, including canvas fabric – indeed canvas prints are having something of a moment right now. So what’s behind their popularity? Let’s find out!

1. Canvas Prints Combine Tradition with Modernity

Canvas is a natural fabric that has been used by artists since the 14th century. It’s still the most widespread substrate for oil painting, but it’s also become commonly used in the modern printing industry. Canvas prints look vintage and modern at the same time – their fine-grained surface and bold physicality evoke an old-school artist’s studio, but they marry this with pixel-perfect digital printing.

2. Canvas Prints are Versatile

Contemporary canvas prints are available in a range of sizes, from 8”x8” up to an imposing 40”x60” or even bigger. 

And there’s more than one way to use canvas prints: you can hang them, stand them on the shelf, or simply lean them against the wall to create an informal artistic atmosphere. Thanks to their unfussy looks and simple lines, canvas prints blend easily into any decor scheme – you just need to pick a photo that fits the room’s atmosphere.

3. Canvas Prints Last for Decades

Canvas is more durable than photo paper, and quality canvas prints can stay in the same great condition for at least 75 years if cared for properly. A canvas print that’s wrapped on its stretcher frame by an experienced professional will have a perfectly taut surface, and should show excellent resistance to warping and sagging. That said, it’s worth remembering that canvas, like any fabric, has its natural limitations – so it’s best to keep your print away from direct sunlight and excessive moisture.

4. Canvas Prints Transform Photos into Artworks

For most of us, buying art from a gallery would simply be too expensive. But no matter – thanks to the recent advances in canvas printing, these days you can transform your own photos into works of art.

The printing experts at Wallcorners point out that canvas prints were specially designed for reproductions of famous artworks – and their textured surface gives them the same kind of natural flair that canvas paintings have. This is in contrast to a completely flat print like a poster. (You can read more about the difference between canvas and poster on the company blog if you want to learn more about the advantages of canvas printing.)

5. Canvas Prints are Affordable

The best thing about canvas prints is that these days you can get high-quality wall art for bargain-basement prices. Just choose a respectable provider – Wallcorners for example – and you can spruce up your home without breaking the bank. At Wallcorners some of the smaller canvas prints are available for the price of just a few cups of coffee – check out their site and see for yourself!