Paintings have long been the most popular forms of wall art. The high cost involved in acquiring one is testament to this fact. Unfortunately, most of us can’t afford to spend such exorbitant amounts even if we’d like to. How then can we liven up our living space and infuse it with art without emptying out our bank accounts?

The answer lies in modern technology in the form of large-format printing. As with most other aspects of life, advances in technology have managed to bring costs down even in this area. I’m talking about what’s commonly known as canvas printing! As the name itself denotes, it refers to printing of graphics on cotton or plastic based poly canvas.

Large-format printers such as the HP Designjet z6100 and the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 allow you to print on canvas rolls spanning over 60’’ using fade resistant inks. Online canvas printing services can easily take care of this for you. All you need to do is log on to their website, pick the desired size, upload the picture you want printed, preview the upload and order the print. Many such services allow you the option of choosing from sizes up to 55” X 100’’. The price range could stretch from $40 – $160 for sizes between 16” X 20”to 24”X 36”. The money-back guarantee offered by most large-format printing services gives you the freedom to try out their services without undue worry.

Once printed, canvas posters can be mounted either in traditional frames or in the gallery-wrap style.

The most appealing feature of this route to wall decoration is the choice at your disposal. Head to your favorite art gallery to click your favorite painting, or dig out those picturesque snap shots of landscapes from your last vacation or just settle for a jumbo sized version of your loved ones. Now, anything that catches your eye could also become the focal point of your living room!




By: Manu Vikram Singh