canvas

The following are of some of the most popular canvases that we select from (or the prospective customers can select from when configuring a custom order) to print our images. Often asked information for each canvas is shown within an image. This information is compiled from our observations, various internet resources, and manufacturers’ data. 

We have merged an image of canvaswith its relevant data. It includes: our canvas designation #, manufacturer canvas name, physical characteristics (weight, thickness, reflectivity, and composition), chemical constituents (acidity and OBAs), and the shade of white. Each image represents ~ 1.1 square inch area of our canvases sample. 

The white shade of paper is measured by manufacturers (its whiteness data shown here) under specific conditions that may not represent end-user display environment at any one time. Additionally, OBAs and other factors may under/overestimate perceived canvases whiteness outside of lab. Moreover, the relative whiteness among canvases presented here is complicated by the amount of gray introduced to show texture. That is, our overall image whiteness should only be used qualitatively. The significance of brighter canvas (whiteness data presented here) is that it can promote better perception of contrast, gamut, and saturation of printed image. 

The canvas texture we show here was photographed with light directed at very low angle with respect to canvas. In contrast, under more ordinary display conditions lighting is often omni-directional such that our customer may not notice any texture. We photographed a small area of canvas sample (~ 1.1 square inch) to show more detail for canvases with fine texture. Texture may not be readily visible, especially in colorful areas of the photograph (except for monotone areas such as the sky). 

When we select a canvas we heavily rely on our test prints for each canvas (and other data, in part shown within images below) knowing that (from experience) some images are better suited for printing to a smaller group of canvases or a specific canvas to achieve a desired look (approved by the photographer). Our recommended canvas choice(s) for a specific image (or related images) is(are) listed within merchandise description found via the “Shop” page and/or “drop-down” merchandise-selection menu.