These Gallery Canvas Panels are something I have just started doing this year. I created a few ‘prototypes’ and I liked them so much I ended up hanging one over my fireplace (above). They offer a unique alternative to the matted and framed photograph, especially when dealing with the cost to mat and frame a 20×30 or 24×36 print. There is really no limit to the configurations you can place them in.
These are prints on fine art canvas, using pigment inks from my Epson 4800 and mounted on stretcher bars in a gallery wrap style. Gallery wrap meaning that the image wraps around all sides instead of having a white edge. All stapling is also done on the back instead of the edges. Because my compositions can have important details edge to edge, I had to develop a way to not loose that around the sides of the canvas panel.
I finally got around to creating a page that goes into more detail about these panels and established menu items for people to order them from. Please check out the page here and let me know what you think of this different type of presentation.
High quality print from your Epson. Canvas is a wonderful material to print onto.
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Mark,
That is really cool! Those images look beautiful presented this way – well done.
Ron
This is spectacular, and goes to show you what a difference the right kind of presentation can make. Beautiful work!
Hey Mark, there are some photogs at the art shows that sells these gallery wraps and seem to do well. I can see why this set is hanging over your fireplace, it looks great!
Boyd, thanks for the painting edges tip. I may use that sometime if I can’t get my wrap technique down for certain shots. Maybe I will offer it as an option.
I am also seeing panels like this in a few art / decor catalogs that I receive. I have seen a few paintings done like this, but never any photographs.
Wren, Bernie, Diane, and Heather – thank you for stopping by to comment. I am glad you liked the idea and the images.
I’ve always wanted to try this…I especially love the abstract rock wall. Stunning presentation.
Great idea Mark.
Great to see you going to great strides in quality putting the UV coating on them.
Gallery wraps have really gotten big, they were one of the biggest sellers at an art company I previously worked at distributing prints.
If you need to conserve the image on the surface you can paint the edges black with a foam brush using the flat edge. Use acrylic paint.
Very neat Mark, I have a image that I think would be perfect for this, thanks for the idea.
Two words, for the images and use of canvas, Mark….. VERY COOL!
Love it. We have some artwork that was done the same way – stretched around the wood frame with the painting continuing on the side. Really interesting and different effect in each one.
It works really well with the set you show above – gives a 3D effect to the forest.