The question of what size photograph is needed for a canvas print gets asked all the time. And the answer to this is, erm… Well its not that easy im afraid.

Unfortunately there are many different variables involved when transferring a photograph onto canvas . A while back i would have said that you need a high megapixel camera but nowadays a photograph from a mobile phone can look amazing on a 40 x 20 inch canvas.

The fact is that you can take a really bad picture using the latest megapixel camera and get really good photos from 6 year old digital cameras. A simple rule of thumb is that when you download the picture to your PC take a look at the size of it by right clicking it with the mouse and selecting properties. The bigger the size in pixels (eg 2000 x 1000) and the bigger the size (ie 500k – 2meg or bigger) the better. Any picture that is over 500k should be fine for printing though.

If you still arent sure then just send me an email and i can advise wether it will look good printed on canvas and what kind of size might be best.

We have added a new cartoon photo effect that is great fun and also like all our effects totally free of charge. If you have an image that you would like transformed into a cartoon effect and printed onto canvas, then look no further.

Using the powers of sophisticated software packages and effects plus a pair of nimble fingers we can in a short space of time make you, your pet, relative or a loved one look as though they should be on cartoon network. It is a great look to put on your canvas prints.

The picture looks as though it has been drawn for a comic or cartoon. Dont forget, if you cannot decide which picture to transform or print then go for a montage effect and have lots of pictures on the one canvas print.

Before and after the Cartoon effect added

Dont forget that we will show you a proof before printing to make sure you are happy with the finished article.

Canvas prints bring a new way to create a complete new look for your home or even office. Instead of repainting a wall, add some prints in any colour you wish to totally transform a room. It is a very enjoyable and exciting way to create art for the house. And because canvas printing is low cost and highly fashionable its a win win situation.

Canvas prints come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours and the great thing is that you can custom pick the picture and the colour you want. And as you can buy a print from around £12 based on any photo or print you like then there is no reason to not be hanging canvases now.

So what if your no good at photography? Well it doesnt matter. We can crop, resize, remove red eye, blur the background, remove it even. We can add the effects that photography studios charge a fortune for.

If you do not have a photo you like, then take a look on Google images or take a look at any of the stock photo and royalty free image websites that have great looking images ready to print.

So what size of print is best? Well, canvas prints are great for any room in the house and depending on the size of room. Go for a size from 10 x 8 up to any size you like. Bigger canvas prints generally look better in one of the main rooms of the house like living room or dining room areas.

If you look in any of the main shops you can find a big selection of canvas prints. Check the quality though, because often the print is just on paper that wont last long. Or it may be printed with ink that will fade.

Canvas printing is a cheap and easy way to transform the rooms in your home so you should take a look at each room and imagine what you would like to see hanging there. If you do a little research you can have a treasured and personal print that will last you a lifetime.

Once you have decided to put a picture or photo onto canvas. The next question is how to wrap your picture. Wrapping is a term we use describing how your canvas is stretched and wrapped around the wooden frame. You have the option of 4 different ways to wrap the canvas. They are gallery wrap, mirror wrap, white wrap and colour wrap. Examples of the different kinds of wrap are shown below.

Gallery wrap is without doubt the most popular as it gives the 3D effect everyone loves. But it is not always suitable to wrap a photo. Be careful when choosing your photo and make sure that no important parts of the picture such as hands, eyes and feet get wrapped as it can look a little odd. As a guide you need to look at a 10% edging and image that wrapped around the side. Does it look as though it will work? If so it probably will work fine.

Mirror wrap is a good second option if gallery wrap is not suitable. Here we copy the edge section all 4 edges of the photo and use that for the sides. This gives a gallery wrap appearance but you do not lose any of the photo.

The white edge and coloured edge are self explanatory and you can choose any colour as an edge.

We are happy to crop your photos to remove unwanted areas and clean up any scratches etc. Just let us know what you would like after placing your order. We will send you a proof if needed before we print your canvas.

When your visitors see your canvas hanging on your wall, the usual response is…. Wow.

Having a focal point is an important aspect of a room. And having a stunning canvas print can create that focal point in style. Turning an otherwise boring room into an inviting one.

The usual Focal point is a TV set or a fireplace with seats and chairs around it. The only problem with a television is once you turn it off it becomes pretty boring. And if your fireplace isnt being used it also leaves a pretty empty feeling.

If this is how your room is looking then a redesign may be the answer using a stunning large canvas print.

Look for an area of wall that you imagine your canvas sitting on. Over the setee is a good place, but any bare area of wall is a candidate. If your lacking on wall space then downsize your canvas to a smaller size. On the other hand if you have a large area then maybe try one of our tri-canvas prints.

By displayed your canvas as a centre piece of the room rather than a tv set. Canvas creates a real stylish warmth to your room. And also makes for a conversation piece for your visitors and friends. You can look to colour co-ordinate, use photographs or art pieces. The sky really is the limit for your canvas prints.

Once you have a large canvas or several even if like most people, you are amazed at the look, feel and quality of the canvas prints. Once bitten it is sometimes hard to not want to cover every spare wall with a canvas.

However, the last thing you want is to see those great canvas prints deteriorate, so it is important that these amazing canvas prints are looked after and preserved for years to come.

One thing to try and remember is that your canvas prints dont hang on a wall that has lots of direct sunlight or have high humidity. But, i hear you say, arent they uv resistant and waterproof as well? They are, yes. But it still is not a very good idea to subject them to hours of sunshine or steam from the bathroom or they will over a period of time cause some damage.

Another place to try and avoid is the kitchen because lots of heat and smoke will affect the the canvas and possibly degridate the colours and sheen on your print. So avoid kitchens and bathrooms for longer life.

So where do you hang your canvas prints? Well anywhere else is fine but ideally find a wall that doesnt receive direct sunlight. Try to avoid extremes of temperature as well.

Canvas prints are very sturdy and well protected. If you were to put them in the kitchen or bathroom, they would still look good for a long time. But just treat them as you would other paintings or photos and show a little care.

Did you know that your favourite photographs that lay in the bottom drawer or are sitting in tiny frames on the sideboard could be transformed by getting them blown up onto canvas.

By using a canvas printing service, you can transform your happy memories into massive framed canvasses that will sit on your wall for years to come. And impress anyone that sees them

It is now possible to order your canvas prints online and have them delivered to our door. All you need is a good quality photo and email or post it to the canvas printing company. When your buying canvas prints online, you need to pay attention to several things that will help you get the best canvas prints at good affordable prices.

Most people when looking for canvas prints, look firstly at the cost. This is all well and good but dont make this mistake. Because although price is important there are many other factors to look at before deciding. There are companies out there that scrimp on the quality aspect. When it comes to having a photo on canvas, you want the best quality and the longest life.

Another thing to look at is the experience of any canvas company to make sure they are not some fly by night. A top company will have history, a level of experience and testimonials to back up their service. Just remember that not just anyone can produce the high quality canvas prints you want.

Your canvas printing company will if it is any good, offer to prepare your photographs to make them suitable for canvas printing. Only when the photo canvas prints are properly prepared they will be able to create stunning canvas prints. So find out if your company is capable of preparing the photos by cropping and adjusting the photos before printing to canvas.

After printing you will want to know that your precious canvas will be shipped promptly and safely. If the canvas print is not packed properly they can get damaged during transit. So look for well packed and fastest delivery.

You also need to be able to contact your canvas printing supplier. Just having email is not good enough as it can take a day to reply. So good customer support is a must. Look for phone and email contact options. Even skype or instant messaging.

Try KS Prints for your canvas printing. We will turn your photo into a treasured and long lasting memory for you to keep. Canvas prints look stunning and will last a lifetime.

You want to make sure that your photograph collection is well preserved so that they carry on the beautiful memories for years to come. One of the best ways of doing this is to go for canvas prints. But what is the attraction of canvas as opposed to photo paper?

Well one big difference is that canvas has a unique look toand feel about it that makes it look like an older oil painting you sometimes see hanging on walls. The mottled canvas look of the paper means you can take any kind of traditional photograph, wether its something new or old and printed out on this paper and make it look like it was a painting of some kind.

You will also find that by printing your photos onto glossy or matt paper, they can be affected by humidity levels and temperature changes. The old method of printing on paper also requires expensive framing. And when your looking to go large with your prints, it can cost a small fortune. Photos on paper also need to sit behind a sheet of glass which in a bright room often degrades viewing quality.

Putting your photo onto canvas results in a work of art that is unrestricted by a layer of reflective glass. You can even frame your canvas photo and still not need the glass protection. This leaves your photo canvas looking more natural.

It is really just a fantastic way to be artistic with your printing and it allows you to do something completely different to a traditional printer.