Canvas of Creativity: Stunning Wall Art for Your Living Room

First, we will give a brief history of stretched canvas, break down the top 3 benefits of canvas wall art,
and we will explain the different ways to order canvas prints such as gallery wrapped canvas, framed
or as a triptych.

CANVAS WALL ART: TIMELESS AND CLASSIC

From original oil paintings to high quality reproductions of both paintings prints,
canvas is extremely versatile. It complements a wide variety of decor styles, from modern to vintage
and everything in between.
Canvas wall art has proven the test of time, from its origin in the 1400’s to the present day. A glimpse
at its history is literal testament to that point! Stretched canvas became the preferred painting medium
for classic oil painters during the Italian Renaissance in the 16th century. Italian and French painters
had an affinity for the medium for a variety of reasons- and these same benefits are the main reasons
it remains a favorite to this day.
Frame styles change and become outdated, while aluminum and acrylic face-mounted art prints are
arguably more suitable for modern decor. Over the centuries, classic stretched canvas art has
prevailed as the medium that is here to stay.

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CANVAS WALL ART BENEFIT #1: BUDGET FRIENDLY

Back in the 16th century, canvas material was made of tightly woven hemp, used to make sails for
sailboats. Painters found that the material was both easy to come by and affordable! Today, most
canvases are made of woven cotton, another affordable commodity, with some large canvases made
of (more costly) linen.
When it comes to purchasing artwork, stretched canvas is one of the most cost-effective choices
because a frame is not required. (Add in a frame and the average price becomes similar to framed
fine art paper prints).

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CANVAS WALL ART BENEFIT #2: QUALITY & LONGEVITY

Revisiting the 16th century once more, Venetian painters struggled with finding a painting medium that
stood up to their humid environment and would not warp, sag or shrink over time. Once again, canvas
for the win! The fibers are capable of being tightly stretched, so warping and shrinking is much less
likely. On a large scale, that can still be a concern, but mostly that became a non-issue.

With inkjet printing these days, canvas prints are an extremely high quality media option, whether you
want a small 12×16” print or a larger than life 72×48” print.

Additionally, high quality canvas prints have top notch archival properties, often with 100+ year
lifespans. Many high quality canvas art prints are coated in a UV protective finish and as another
bonus, are naturally glare resistant. If your wall is facing a window or getting a good amount of
ambient light, UV protected canvas is a wise choice.

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CANVAS WALL ART BENEFIT #3: VERSATILITY

In terms of subject matter, canvas is suitable for virtually all types – abstract, landscape, seascapes,
cityscapes, macro, portraits, and the list goes on. Coming from a photography gallery background
featuring detailed landscape photography, I had a preconceived notion that crisp aluminum prints
and/or fine art photo paper either framed or acrylic face-mounted were the optimal media options to
highlight the exquisite detail of digital photography. I will say, seeing is believing.
The first time I saw Bella Bellagio by John Scanlan on stretched canvas (below) with my own eyes,
those notions faded away. The detail in this photograph was certainly not lost when printed on canvas

if anything, the warm glow and sense of depth was enhanced. It was stunning!

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DIFFERENT WAYS TO ORDER CANVAS PRINTS

There are three primary ways to order canvas wall art – wrapped canvas, framed canvas, or as a
triptych. Each of those options begins with the canvas print being stretched over stretcher bars.

Wrapped Canvas

For the cost-effective option, once the canvas is stretched, you are done! Simply hang the wrapped
canvas print and enjoy. The term “gallery wrapped” refers to the method of stretching the canvas all
the way over the stretcher bars and securing it on the back of the piece so that the edges are not
exposed once hung. It is a polished look and our preference

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Framed Canvas

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Another option is to add a “float” frame. The frame is attached to the back of the stretched canvas,
leaving a narrow gap all the way around the front of the piece which creates the subtle illusion the
canvas is floating within the frame. The addition of a frame can transform the piece to complement a
variety of decor styles: contemporary, vintage, rustic, modern, eclectic..

3 pieces Wall Art

This option is only available for certain images. Ordering the stretched canvas as a triptych divides
the image into three equal pieces. This covers a large wall with ease, adds interest and is very
popular with abstract art.