When your photos are just perfect or special enough, they deserve something more than a standard paper print. Large canvas prints are a beautiful way to highlight your favorite shots, whether you’re printing a wedding portrait or a family photo. They’re easy to hang, durable and long-lasting, and are the ideal choice for professional photographers and casual home decorators alike.
Is canvas good for photos?
A quality giclee large canvas print art is a high-end woven fabric typically made from 65% cotton and 35% polyester that has a receptor coating to provide the archival qualities of a museum-grade canvas. These canvases are the ones you’ll see hanging in galleries and homes. The crisscrossing fibers of the canvas add texture and interest that can’t be duplicated by other print mediums.
Another benefit of canvas is that it can be blown up to very large sizes without pixelation or distortion. Unlike other print methods, this makes them ideal for those who want to create larger artwork or wall pieces that are more than just selfies and landscapes.
Canvas is also more forgiving than other print mediums when it comes to low resolution, but you’ll still need a fairly high-resolution image to make sure it will look good when printed. It tends to look better with portraits and close-ups, but will work well with a wide variety of types of pictures.
Choose unframed canvas for a minimalist approach or go with a framed option for a more traditional style. Heavier pieces of canvas art need to be anchored to a stud, but lighter ones can often be hung with Command wall strips (which are great for renters). Get inspired and let your inner home-designer shine by creating an art or gallery wall in your living room, or opt for a statement piece that stands out in the entryway.
