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8 Tips for Decorating With Prints On Canvas

Canvas printing has gained a lot in popularity in recent years. People are tired of the same old wall art, and want new options. Canvas printing offers them just that, as well as the possibility to use some of their own photography to decorate their home. They can use snapshots taken during vacations, or select any number of favoured family photos.

Decorating a home or office with a print on canvas is fun. First you will enjoy the time you spent rummaging through all your digital photo files, picture negatives or slides. Who does not enjoy a trip down memory lane? Ordering canvas printing is easy. In just a few short days your art will arrive and you can start the decorating process. While you may have a vague idea where you want to hang your print on canvas, you should consider the following tips first.

 

1) Use canvas prints that suit the room

While you may enjoy a nude portrait in your own bedroom, it would be unwise to hang one on the guest bedroom. Some guests will feel uncomfortable, and may get the wrong impression about you. The theme of a print is also important for other reasons. The colour of your print can make a room feel larger or smaller.

 

2) Understand colours

Vibrant colours bring a room to live, while neutral shades are rather calming. For instance, if you work in a busy office, select a sea scape with brilliant blue colours. Bright yellow is perfect for art studios and kid's rooms, while a doctor's office will benefit most from softer greens, neutral beige and pastel colours.

 

3) Select landscapes for small rooms

Send pictures of landscapes with distant horizons to your canvas printing service. These canvas prints are perfect for the smaller rooms in your home or business. "Faraway vista" views will give the impression of opening up the space.

 

4) Consider available space

While it makes sense to think about the available wall space in your rooms, it is easy to get carried away when selecting a size for your photo on canvas art. Even if you have lots of space, make sure that your print will not overpower the room and draw attention away from other nice decorating pieces.

 

5) Selecting your canvas type

While you may generally be happy with a standard print on canvas, under some circumstances, it may be better to order a gallery wrap, which is a photo on canvas that is printed around the edges of the frame. It will increase the depth of the picture when hanging on the wall.

 

6) Weigh your display options

Canvas prints are not limited to walls. Depending on their size, they can be displayed on painting easels and picture holders on a shelf.

 

7) Singles or collections

A print on canvas does not necessarily have to hang alone. A common arrangement system is to align several canvas prints next to each other to fill up space across an entire wall. This method can often be found in hallways, entrance halls of businesses, or museums. Prints can be hung in vertical, horizontal or diagonal arrangements. It is also not unusual to create groupings without a set pattern. This often happens when the sizes of the canvas art vary.

 

Height is important

Canvas art should be hung at eye-level for the average person. While this is the golden rule, you should take all factors into consideration when you select the location of you print on canvas. For instance, if you are decorating a child's play room, or the living quarters of an individual in a wheel chair, you should adjust the height to a level that is comfortable for them. You can be sure that they will appreciate your consideration very much!

About the Author

With over 10 years of canvas printing experience, Digital Print Art is the place to bring your art pieces to life. DPA uses the finest and best materials to give you professional quality photo on canvas you desire.

 

How do I get acrylic paint to spread evenly on a cotton canvas?

I'm new to painting. I recently tried paining a 11x14 stretch cotton canvas one color (green). As I was painting, I noticed that the paint would not spread evenly. Instead, it would be thicker at some points then thinner at others leaving it dark and light after drying. I did not mix the acrylic paint with anything, just used it straight out of the tube. Any tips or help would be appreciated.

Was the canvas primed? Was green the first colour you applied?
How good was the quality of the paint? Some cheap acrylic paints have low levels of pigment and lots of filler and this means as they thin the colour gets weaker. If the canvas was not primed then the paint was soaking in quickly causing patchy effects. You could try adding some spreader medium to your paint. This will flow the paint quickly. How large was your brush, what type? A square brush will spread paint more evenly than say a filbert.
if you wanted a green ground on which to paint try applying the paint with a roller rather than a brush [still use some spreader medium] and try two coats in opposite directions..

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