BLACK FRIDAY SALE

It's here, our biggest event of the year!! Until this Sunday at midnight, take 35% OFF all regular priced canvas and fine art prints!! Perfect time to snap up those gifts!

Just type in the code BLACKFRIDAY!

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KeenArt Media is a family-owned printing company specializing in fine art prints, framing, canvas and  dye sublimation (onto metal or wood!) printing. Whether it's for the home or for the gallery, we have you covered.  Inquire today!

KeenArt Media Ltd. Toll Free: 1-88-533-6278

www.USAOnCanvas.com

Working Hours:

8:30 AM to 5:00PM Monday to Thursday

8:30 AM to 4:00PM Friday

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

 

 

 

From all of us here at USAOnCanvas, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! May you be surrounded by your loved ones and filled up with the best of food!

 

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KeenArt Media is a family-owned printing company specializing in fine art prints, framing, canvas and  dye sublimation (onto metal or wood!) printing. Whether it's for the home or for the gallery, we have you covered.  Inquire today!

KeenArt Media Ltd. Toll Free: 1-88-533-6278

www.USAOnCanvas.com

Working Hours:

8:30 AM to 5:00PM Monday to Thursday

8:30 AM to 4:00PM Friday

New Product - Fabric Printing is Available!

It's finally here!

You've asked, we listened, and now we finally have it: dye-sublimated fabric printing is now available!

Using our Epson SureColor, we can now print your graphics and images in stunning, vivid color, and sublimate them onto your choice of 5 different kinds of fabric. Through heat and pressure, the inks are absorbed into the very threads of the synthetic fibres, dye-ing them directly. This ensures that the printed graphic will not flake off, as the colors have been infused into the fabric itself. Perfect for branding T-Shirts, athletic wear, patterned quilts and dresses, pillows, and banners!

Available Fabric Types:

Fabric Type	Composition	Weight	Properties	Applications
Brushed Poly/Spandex	86% polyester, 14% spandex	200 gsm	wicking yarn, brushed back, very soft hand	athletic wear – zip-up jackets, leggings and yoga pants
ChitoSante Extreme	92% polyester, 8% spandex	255 gsm	antibacterial, wicking yarn, UPF protection	yoga pants, leggings, polo shirts, dresses, long sleeve shirts, zip-up jackets, shorts, dancewear
ChitoSante Interlock	100% polyester	145 gsm	antibacterial, wicking yarn, UPF protection	tank-tops, t-shirts, skirts, dresses, tablecloths, lining, baby wraps
Microfibre Fine Twill	100% polyester	115 gsm	water resistant, peached face, soft hand	shirts, dresses, skirts, bags, banners, flags, tablecloths
Polyester Twill	100% polyester	220 gsm	no special properties	bags, banners, shorts, pants and tablecloth

Please note that we do not print on cotton materials (or any third party supplied material), as the dye-sublimation process can only work on synthetic polyester. This is due to the lack of pores found in natural materials such as cotton; without the pores, the inks would not be able to saturate into the fabric.

Please also note that the cartridges do not use white ink, and that any white in the original image will be the colour of the substrate onto which the dye ink is transferred.

For more information, visit our website today!

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KeenArt Media Ltd. 604-421-8000 (KeenART)

www.VancouverOnCanvas.com

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday 

StockPhotoSet Wednesday - Ombre Autumn #4

Drizzle can get such a bad rap. But a sprinkle of rain can be extremely therapeutic. Here are our favourite photos of moody autumn showers (we recommend printing them on high gloss or clear gloss metal for a super touchable appearance)!

To download these files to print onto canvas, metal or fine art paper, click here!

Every second week, we scour free stock photography sites such as Unsplash, Stocksnap.io, and Freestock, to bring your our top 5 favorites for your growing business or office! These ones are all A-OK to print and hang in your commercial space, and are all high enough in DPI to print on large canvas sizes.

Downloaded and ready to print? Some of our recommendations for business decor are canvases and plaque mounts. If you're in an especially modern environment, then our glossy metal or wood prints would also look impressive!

Got your piece and ready to hang it? Snap us a photo, we'd love to see you and business in all its splendor! Post it to our Facebook group!

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What's autumn to you? Comment below and send us suggestions on what brings you summer joy and we'll try to find it for our next Stock Photo Set!

KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

StockPhotoSet Wednesday - Ombre Autumn #3

Another StockPhotoSet Wednesday is here! We can't get over finding these beautiful photographs of the autumn landscape. Their vibrancy and saturation reminds me of colors of a freshly printed canvas, so deep and rich. Enrich yourself with these shades of gold and auburn below!









To download these files to print onto canvas, metal or fine art paper, click here!

Every second week, we scour free stock photography sites such as Unsplash, Stocksnap.io, and Freestock, to bring your our top 5 favorites for your growing business or office! These ones are all A-OK to print and hang in your commercial space, and are all high enough in DPI to print on large canvas sizes.

Downloaded and ready to print? Some of our recommendations for business decor are canvases and plaque mounts. If you're in an especially modern environment, then our glossy metal or wood prints would also look impressive!

Got your piece and ready to hang it? Snap us a photo, we'd love to see you and business in all its splendor! Post it to our Facebook group!

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What's autumn to you? Comment below and send us suggestions on what brings you summer joy and we'll try to find it for our next Stock Photo Set!

KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Explosive with Feeling: A Watercolor Artists Feature

Happy Wednesday everyone!

It's been a while since we've featured some art on our blog. We know right now one of the biggest art trend is the whole expressive, explosive, and super colorful watercolor art. It's not too much of a stretch to imagine why this particular art style has taken the world by storm - it's individualistic, freeing, and embraces mistakes and instinct. As writer Miriam Harris wrote on digitalartsonline:

"Society is craving raw emotion, unfiltered imperfection, individuality and non-manufactured...visual trends"

Given how tumultuous, mediated, instantaneous and hi-tech the world currently is, it makes sense that art that captures inhibition and unapologetic acceptance is here to stay. And since watercolor is especially hard to fix or edit, no other medium can properly capture this sentiment in quite the same way. So here are some of our favourite watercolor pieces and artists we'd love to recommend:


CocoBee
Main Website Gallery / Youtube 

CocoBee is a Canadian artist and aspiring doctor. Having used watercolors in art therapy  as a means of recovery, she knows first-hand how powerful watercolors are as a medium to self healing. Her work, mixed in with videography and music, encourage freedom, gentle relaxation, and inspiration for mental health. Below are a few of her most recent watercolor abstract pieces:

 

Embrace Formlessness, by CocoBee

Mindful Expressions, by CocoBee

Only The Beginning, by CocoBee

To buy her prints, please visit her website at www.cocobeeart.com.


Agnes Cecile
Main Website Gallery / Youtube 

Anges Cecile is an Italian professional and traditional artist. Where Cocobee's arts are vibrant, pulsing and serene, Cecile's portraiture and delicate lines capture rawness, motion, and expressions that penetrate deeply into the soul. With cool tones and transparent blends, Cecile's subjects are impassioned, surreal and temporary: a figment of a pure spirit, before dissipating between into air.

Wake Of Herself by Agnes Cecile

Razza Falena by Agnes Cecile

About A New Place by Agnes Cecile

You can watch her painting time lapses on her Youtube channel here.


ElenaShved
Main Website Gallery

Elena Shved is a hobbyist artist, but her handle on form and shadows is most impressive. Her pieces are colorful and expressive, but also have a gentleness and innocence about them. They are unapologetic and can be powerful, but also shy and delicate. She also does fantastic realistic renderings of horses as her subject, adding to the sense of peace and calm.

7 by Elena Shved

1 by Elena Shved

22 Flying Horse by Elena Shved

And there you have it! Which one of these were your favorites? Do you know of any other watercolorists we should feature? Or perhaps yourself? Send us an email!

If you are a watercolor artist looking to make prints of your work in the US, USAonCanvas can also help you. Our Hahnemuhle German Etching is by far the best paper on the market to capture the realism and authenticity of your watercolor artwork. It is of heavier stock and its lightly textured surface mimics the sort of surface you'd find on a cold-pressed watercolor sheet.

Looking for something more like hot-pressed watercolor? Then we recommend the Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper, which is matte, smooth, and super bright. Both types of paper are also 100% cotton and acid free.

For a list of all our papers and their suitability, visit our resources page.  To see all our different paper types in person, you can also purchase our complete sample pack today.

Have any questions? Email us or call us and one of our consultants would be happy to assist!

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KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

StockPhotoSet Wednesday - Ombre Autumn #2

Orange October is here! Time to bust out the pumpkin smoothies, pies and butternut squash soups. To get you in that nice cozy fall mood, here are our newest picks for our Wednesday Stock Photo Set!

 

 



To download them, as usual, click on the Dropbox link here!
 

Every second week, we scour free stock photography sites such as Unsplash, Stocksnap.io, and Freestock, to bring your our top 5 favorites for your growing business or office! These ones are all A-OK to print and hang in your commercial space, and are all high enough in DPI to print on large canvas sizes.

Downloaded and ready to print? Some of our recommendations for business decor are canvases and plaque mounts. If you're in an especially modern environment, then our glossy metal or wood prints would also look impressive!

Got your piece and ready to hang it? Snap us a photo, we'd love to see you and business in all its splendor! Post it to our Facebook group!

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What's autumn to you? Comment below and send us suggestions on what brings you summer joy and we'll try to find it for our next Stock Photo Set!

KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Our New Epson Printer is Here!

Hello all!

Have we got great news here at KeenArt Media, specially for those of your who are monochromatic photographers! We have just bought a brand new printer for all our Giclee needs - and it's the renowned Epson SureColor P20000!

The Epson SureColor is faster, more efficient, and crisper in its precision. Its printer head measure 2.64 inches and prints at resolutions up to 2400x1200 dpi. It is also features the first pigment ink set  with four levels of gray ink, such as Gray, Light Gray, Dark Gray and Black to provide smoother transitions and rich details for monochromatic grayscale prints. This also lessons potential noise and bronzing during output.

Here is the official spec listing from the Epson website below:

The all-new 44” Epson SureColor P10000 and 64” Epson SureColor P20000 are the successors to one of the most widely used fine art printers ever developed – the Epson Stylus^® Pro 11880.

Designed for high-production photographic, fine art and indoor display graphics printing, we’ve incorporated newly-developed imaging technologies – including an all-new high-performance 2.6” wide Epson PrecisionCore^® MicroTFP^® print head. Along with an all-new Epson UltraChrome PRO nine-color pigmented ink set – including four levels of gray – the all-new SureColor P10000 and SureColor P20000 are the ultimate production tools for the demanding requirements of high-production color and black-and-white fine art printmaking.

Including advanced media handling options from cut sheet to roll, from plain papers to photographic, fine art, and even 1.5 mm thick poster boards, the new Epson SureColor P10000 and SureColor P20000 redefine the state of the art in wide format, high-production photographic imaging applications.

So if you've got a b/w photograph or detailed artpiece in your collection, now's the perfect time to get it printed.  Upload your photo and select from our large collection of canvas and fine art prints to make the most out of our new Epson printer!

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KeenArt Media is an online fine art printing and framing company, specializing in canvas, archival and photographic prints and reproductions. We are proud to serve and support artists from all over the US. 

KeenArt Media Ltd. Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
www.USAOnCanvas.com 
Working Hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

StockPhotoSet Wednesday - Ombre Autumn #1

Although it's sad to say goodbye to summer, autumn is looking warm and inviting in its own way. With such rich, vibrant colors such as red, oranges and gold shrouding around us before soft-focus grey clouds, we can't help but feel cozy and fuzzy inside. Get your pumpkin warmth on with these lovely new hi-res images, perfect for your fall decor or studio!

To download these high-res images for printing, click the Dropbox link below!

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wdwfr3aeaqouu0c/AAAKO51DCPt_vYKflnJYRcsPa?dl=0

Every second week, we scour free stock photography sites such as Unsplash, Stocksnap.io, and Freestock, to bring your our top 5 favorites for your growing business or office! These ones are all A-OK to print and hang in your commercial space, and are all high enough in DPI to print on large canvas sizes.

Downloaded and ready to print? Some of our recommendations for business decor are canvases and plaque mounts. If you're in an especially modern environment, then our glossy metal or wood prints would also look impressive!

Got your piece and ready to hang it? Snap us a photo, we'd love to see you and business in all its splendor! Post it to our Facebook group!

What's autumn to you? Comment below and send us suggestions on what brings you summer joy and we'll try to find it for our next Stock Photo Set!

KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Back to School Decor!

Back to school is just around the corner! For all you young undergrads or first-years, decorating your dorm room is an opportunity to express your newfound individualism and identity! But, of course, they all have to be practical too, since there isn't going to be much space. So, here are some of our ideas for individualizing your dorm-home décor:

Corkboard Frames

A statement piece that's beautiful and useful? Obvs we gotta have it! Dress up a plain old corkboard with one of our mouldings - each moulding has its own personality and flair, just like you. Go sleek and classic, or ornate and theatrical. Check out our Frames via our youtube channel below!



Shadowboxes

What better way to hold onto precious momentos from where you've been? Having your favourite pieces treasured in a shadow box will remind you of how far you've come - and your roots - while staving off that little bit of homesickness. Shadow boxes are great for sport jersies, medals, awards, or even little small treasures like seashells, pebbles, a well-loved necklace.

Dye-Sublimated Metal Prints

This one is totally our favourite. Metal prints are super glossy and slick, making for a unique and kicking art piece for your space. Pick a photo that means a lot to you - something fun, vibrant, energetic - like a vacation with the fam, or a besties trip. The energy will be commemorated in vibrant, glossy glory - just like the memory itself.


Have any other ideas for dorm room décor? Let us know!

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KeenArt Media is an online fine art printing and framing company, specializing in canvas, archival and photographic prints and reproductions. We are proud to serve and support artists from all over the US. 

KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

Frame Feature: Barnwood Collection

As summer winds down and fall creeps around the corner, we're already getting excited with this new collection of frames we're about to unveil, as they're perfect for that fall feel. The Barnwood Collection will come in classic colours and widths, with just enough light distressing to give it that well-loved, well-worn touch. Do you love them as much as we do? We hope so!

 

 

 

Keep checking back for more updates on our expanding frame collection!

To view our other lovely, slightly distressed frames, please visit our Natural Wood Tones section!



 

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KeenART Media Ltd. www.USAOnCanvas.com
Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)
Working hours: Pacific Standard Time
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday

The Art of Hanging Art

Hanging art can be tricky business. Thankfully, we’ve got a few tips that might be able to help you with your home decor endeavor.

Common framing and art sizes. 

1. Hang the Middle of Your Artwork at Eye Level

The most common home decor mistake is hanging artwork too high. A good rule of thumb is to hang the artwork so that the center of the piece is at eye level. This can vary from person to person, so we recommend making the middle of the piece is 57” off the ground. From there you can adjust as you see fit.

2. Size Your Artwork to Fit Your Space

The next most common error of home decor is not choosing the correct size art for your space. Whether you’re hanging a statement piece over a sofa or pairing two postcards in your hallway, here are some tips to keep in mind.

For large, blank walls above mantles or sofas, try looking at pieces in the range of 36” width and longer. The general rule of thumb is to make sure your art piece or collection is about 2/3rds to 3/4ths the length of the furniture it is hanging over. For breathing room, hover your art so that it is above 8” off the sofa or furniture.

An example of a large canvas proportionate to the couch below. 

For smaller spaces, size is less of an issue - but placement becomes important. If you are stacking two images, put the heavier one on top. This guides the eye to “trail down away”, rather than ending abruptly with chunky piece.

If the images are the same width but different orientations, stack portrait above landscape.

Remember that when you pair artwork together like this, together they act as one “piece”. Make sure the centre of the “piece” sits at eye level, to avoid losing the bottom piece completely out of vision.

3. Keep Your Collections along a Horizontal or Vertical Axis

Sometimes, you may have a lot of small pieces, rather than one large artwork. If you have many small prints (think 8x10, 5x7, 11x14s), then an asymmetrical collection or gallery wall may be what you’re looking for.

Asymmetrical collections and gallery walls are excellent layout options for eclectic groupings, but are at risk of looking haphazard and unorganized if one is not careful. To keep a sense of unity, make sure that your collection follows a horizontal and vertical axis.

While the edges of the frames don’t have to follow the axis perfectly, if you were to dissect your collection in half, both sides should appear balanced.  

When making collections, aim for some consistency between your pieces. Whether it’s by theme, mat color or frame choice, a consistent aesthetic will help keep your pieces looking unified and organized.

4. Pick an Anchor Line

If you like putting your pieces together in a group but don't want to risk a haphazard look, try picking an anchor line and lining up all your artworks within that line. This works best with prints that are all the same size, which you can make symmetrical groupings out of. 

Common lower lines are excellent anchors. Most interior designers will put them on a shelf, which also eliminates the hassle of hanging them from the wall.

This is the most common anchor line. Although the composition is unbalanced (simply to show size differences between common frame sizes), it still looks clean, organized and structured. 

Upper lines are usually not recommended, as often this results in the artwork being hung too high. However, for large, singular pieces such as rugs, tapestries, or vertical canvases, this line will act as an invisible bar for them to hang from.

5. Plan It Out

An example from Jenna Burger

Hanging art is an art in of itself. Smoothing details like spacing and composition early in the game can save your framing from looking tilted, dizzy, or sloppy, and ultimately unify your gallery cohesively. Print out standard frame sizes (such as 8x10s, 11x14s, 24x36s) on paper (or measure them out on newspapers or poster paper), and tape them up on your wall in different configurations. Once you like your set-up, then decide which art piece should be framed and matted accordingly.

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Ready to start matting and framing? USAOnCanvas has a huge selection of beautiful frame mouldings, which we handcut in custom sizes to fit whatever size you need! We also do matting and fine-art printing. If you're uncertain about hanging your art, we also print art on Adhesive Fabric - perfect for sticking, peeling off and rearranging. Call us today at 1-888-533-6278!