How to choose between Canvases and Framed Prints.  

This is a question I am often asked, what are the differences between canvas prints and how do they compare to framed prints.  Of course it comes down to a personal preference, your budget, and the area your artwork is to be displayed in. 

Some people like the frameless look of canvas and love the fact that they are lighter, expecially in the larger sizes.  They have a beautiful texture and colour, bringing a great dimension to your artwork.

A framed image is a traditional look that will always be in style.  Some images work better on smooth photographic paper.  

So now to discuss plus and minus's.  

Framed Prints advantages:

- The look and feel is traditional

- Paper prints show more detail than canvas does  

- Frames display an image beautifully, with or without a matt

- The framed image showcases the image inside

The disadvantages are: 

-The large sizes can be heavy

-The image size for a certain wall area is a little smaller when you take the matt and frame size into account

-Frames need to match the office or home

-There can be reflections from light

-Keeping out of sunlight  (this applies to all artwork)

Canvas Prints advantages:

- Canvas prints blend into any home or office style without having to match frames

- Canvas prints don't have glare or reflections 

- They are lighter than framed prints 

- With no frame you can feel as though you are drawn into the scene 

Canvas Prints disadvantages:

- Sometimes the texture can be distracting from the scene.  

- The image is permanent, it can't be changed

- Keeping out of sunlight which applies to all artwork.

The most traditional way to display your images are to print on paper.  There are many options of paper and I have chosen one to offer my clients, the Museum Quality Fine Art Smooth cotton rag paper from Queensberry.  (Of course I can supply images on different papers if requested.)

The 100% cotton rag paper gives beautiful colour reproduction, incredible details and is the best quality paper on offer.  I am thrilled with the reproduction of this paper.  

The mats are black or white and if you would prefer the images to be printed to the edge of the frame with no mat just let me know before ordering.  

The frames are handmade to order by Queensberry and I offer three colours, Black, White and Oak.

For the canvas prints I am offering these in fine art Cotton-polyester canvas; Fine Art inkjet printing; museum grade lacquer (lustre finish, protects against moisture, abrasion and UV damage).  This is a great advantage for your canvas prints. 

These are also handmade to order.

I hope this has been helpful, if you have any questions or anything you would like to see on the blog, just send me a message.  I love to hear from you.  

Pam x