Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/07/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've made several large landscape prints on canvas. Well, actually, I've had them made for me as you must spray them afterwards to protect the surface from UV and dust, etc. Spraying right requires a clean room and personal ventilation protection. I've had them either wrap stretched and hung without a frame or placed in a floating frame. These were professionally printed and framed by Picture Element in Santa Clara; Mike Chambers is a master printer used by many well known bay area artists (Charles Cramer jumps to mind). I do my work with him remotely other than pickup, but he ships everywhere (audacious plug for a nice guy who needs the business). Anyway, the prints are gorgeous. He has standardized on a specific canvas. I have sold quite a few because they really look like photos with a bit of texture. They are quite elegant in their own way. The floating frames are wonderful too, putting a black space between the canvas and the frame which really makes an impact. My advice is do a 17x22 test print an see what you think. Isn't that what really matters? Best, Bpb On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 12:39 PM, Montie <montoid at earthlink.net> wrote: > Anybody print or get printed negs or digi files on canvas? > > Like? Didn't like? I've never done it. I'm around 8 months > behind for a few print requests (no excuse), and I've been > asked how I think they would look. My first thought was that > you may need a little more contrast to cover the extra > diffusion? I tried it in PhotoShop (Below) but the party wants > the tactile feature. I know Fine Art America does them. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/montoid/Canvas.jpg.html > > Anyone? Thanks. > > Montie > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Bob Adler