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The Process of Canvas Printing

Canvas prints are an art form that has mass appeal. The cost of canvas printing has decreased greatly as the technology to make a canvas print has advanced. This type of art can be an affordable option for anyone searching for eye catching decor or a lasting commercial application.

The process of canvas printing seems to be a simple one. Enlarge an image and reproduce it as a canvas print. The making of canvas prints is really a lot more involved than it would first appear. The giclee printing fine art must be capable of the shear size of the print. The fine art inkjet canvas must be matched to the type of printer being used. The software must make the enlargement in such a way as not to lose sharpness or color of the image. In reality every factor must be preplanned and perfectly balance to get quality giclee prints.

The process of canvas printing was first performed as an art in the early nineties. The first printer was called an Iris printer. Iris Printers are large format ink jet printers capable of making a canvas print. Large format inkjet printers have been developed by many different companies today. Unlike in the early nineties, artists are not limited to one printer capable of making canvas prints. The printers that are capable of making designer canvas prints are still very expensive


The Art Form of Canvas Printing


The continual improvements in canvas printing bring more attention to the art form. Consumers find more uses for photos on canvas prints in private settings as well as commercial uses. The canvas print is not limited to something for display in museums in today’s markets. Many businesses purchase canvas prints for professional applications, because the canvas giclee prints make a better format and longer usability than paper prints. The life expectancy of canvas prints are in the 200 year plus range. Home owners also choose to decorate using a canvas print instead of a painting, because personal images can be used for fine art canvas printing. As an art form canvas fine art giclee printing can still be found hanging in many museums and fine art galleries.

Canvas printing is an interesting use of technology to create a new twist on art. As the technologies available continue to advance, there are sure to be even more exciting uses of technology for expression of art and to create canvas photo prints and gifts. Going forward, large format printing will certainly become less expensive, making canvas prints more and more affordable. The art of making a canvas print only has room to grow in the future.







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