Posted on 27th May 2010 @ 2:50 PM

The use of paintings to display portraits has declined over the years however with new
printing technology – Consumers have the ability to upload their photos and have them
printed on canvas. There are several reasons why photos on canvas are better:

Creativity
A photo on canvas gives a creative aspect to an image that most paper photos fail to portray.
The look and feel of a photo that is placed on canvas gives a different ambiance and vibe.
This draws the eye to the image and keeps it there. A photo on canvas can offer something
creatively that other processes simply cannot offer.

Longevity
A photo on canvas has the ability to last for over a hundred years. If high quality materials
and genuine inks are used during the manufacturing process. Traditional photographs,
depending on the type of paper the image is printed on, don’t have the same longevity,
and are more likely to fade long before canvas shows any signs of ware or fading.
Most photographs barely last ten years before they begin to crack and fade.

Size Options
Canvas prints come in significantly larger sizes than traditional photographs. Your canvas
print can measure up to 40 by 70 inches + (1016 mm by 1778mm). The size of a canvas
photo makes it appealing to customers who desire a awe-inspiring image to dominate a
small room or compliment a larger room. Businesses also find that photos on canvas are
a better option to paper as they can print their corporate imagery for there reception and
conference areas and around the office.

Texture
Photos on canvas have a noticeable texture that makes the image look like it was painted.
The soft cotton fibres of the canvas gives the picture depth and detail. Canvases are great
for photos that are meant to be eye-catching. And the texture of the canvas gives the image
a more authentic feel.

Recyclable
The archival Inks used on Canvas Prints are water based and non harmful to the environment.
And once the print is no longer desirable as the centrepiece of the room, you can reuse the
canvas to paint on. Many artists love the textured feel of old re-cliamed canvas this is another
great way of using the canvas in a sustainable way.

Once an old photograph is no longer desirable as the centerpiece for a room you dont really
have any options. Canvas has a recyclable aspect and can be reused over and over. And the
archival Inks used are water based and non harmful to the environment.