Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
I remember a child’s song that began, “At the beginning is a good place to be.” As you can see from the examples below, new beginnings are also great opportunities for photos…and canvases!
A Wedding
Bindi sent us this photo of her wedding, one of her favorites. “It’s a fun yet beautiful photo that will grace a wall once we’re in our new home. I was very happy with my experience with the Canvas Crew! My questions were answered in a timely manner, my order was processed quickly, and they were kind enough to recommend an upgrade to my canvas size so it would compliment our photo.”
A Baby
Nothing quite marks a new beginning like a baby. Petrina told us: “This picture is of is my precious Gift from God. It is a picture of my two week old son, Zion. He is sleeping like an angel, wrapped in a beautiful blue bow. “The service was excellent. Your website gave me all the information I needed (in detail). And I can tell by other customer comments that folks were pleased with their canvas too.”
A New Home
Dyane took a photo of her new home and manipulated it into a watercolor image…and we loved creating a canvas of it for her. “I received my canvas today, and it absolutely looks just like the image on my computer screen!!! The colors and everything are totally spot-on! Great Job COD!!! You were a pleasure to work with via emails plus taking the initiative to correct my dimensions to help better the final product. Thank you so much!” That’s what we’re here for, Dyane.
A Graduation
Nichole sent us her graduation photo from the University of Phoenix, and we, in turn, made it in to art canvas so she will always remember that important day. Congrats, Nicole!
So what’s new and exciting in your life? Why not mark it by giving yourself a gift—a canvas heirloom from Canvas n Demand. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Baby, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, graduation, new baby, new beginning, new home, Wedding
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
One of my favorite sections of our Customer Showcase is the Pets section. Whether you are a pet owner or not, you should visit it. I assure you that it will put a smile on your face! Just click here to take a look…http://www.canvasondemand.com/showcase/pets/1/
George Eliot once said: Animals are such agreeable friends—they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.
So it’s little wonder that pets are man’s best friend. How often I’ve heard people say that their pet thinks they are part of the family. Here are some canvases we’ve made for customers of pets who seem to have developed families all their own.
Debra sent in this photo and explained to us that she shows and breeds Maine Coon cats. “This was our very first litter of kittens, and a beautiful litter at that! This photo was taken at a Cat Show in Beaumont, Texas. Sometimes, I just sit and look at the canvas in total amazement. The quality is beyond words! It was very easy to order online and delivery was fast! I highly recommend Canvas on Demand, they are just fantastic at what they do…and they don’t put you in debt doing it!” They are precious, Debra! Thanks for sharing the story behind your canvas.
Laetitia asked us to make a canvas showing off her lovely babies—Ibid, Teflon, Juju, Patrick, Mancala, and Petzi. I love this canvas! Just look at the colors! Laetitia is one of our employees but assured us that she isn’t at all biased! [That makes me smile!] “The canvas really makes the bright colors ‘pop’! I love working here and seeing all the great pet photos!” Me too, Laetitia!
Lou sent in a terrific shot. “I am proud to introduce my three retired racing greyhounds. From left to right: Dash, Troy, and Andy Taylor. These magnificent companions are the sunshine of my life and are enjoying their retirement so very much. Life is “GREYT” now, and I am so happy they raced into my heart. I am very proud to show off my Canvas and have gotten great comments. Thank you all at Canvas on Demand for all you do!”
And then there’s this final canvas we created forJulia. It’s of her dog, Jake. “No one loves the Oregon coast more than our dog Jake!” Lou, this makes me want to come visit this coast. If I do, I’ll keep an eye out for Jake. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Birds, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, cats, dogs, George Eliot
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Saturday, January 28th, 2012
“The past is for learning from and letting go. You can’t revisit it. It vanishes.”
― Adele Parks, Young Wives’ Tales
The past. Our very roots. Oh the reminders and the nostalgia! And how quickly it all vanishes, if we don’t make an effort to hang on. I never tire of looking through the VINTAGE section of our Customer Showcase. Even though those wonderful old black and white images aren’t of MY grandparents or my father or my great aunts…they still stir up my own memories.
Sarah called her beloved maternal grandmother Ro Ro. She felt very fortunate to have so many wonderful photos to choose from. She explained to us that “this is one of my favorite pictures of her because she looks so calm and innocent (very unlike her actual personality). Canvas on Demand walked me through the process with such patience. Then when I emailed about the quality of my scanned picture they responded right away. I will definitely recommend Canvas on Demand to my friends. I will use them again!”
Don’t you love this next canvas that we made for Tana of her father’s WW II photo? “…He became an Army Air Corp Pilot and flew 27 missions over Italy in 1942. When people see this hanging up in my home, they think it’s incredibly awesome!” Tana went on to say that “Canvas on Demand is sterling. Nothing is done until they call you to confirm your order and make suggestions. The photo submission/order process is so simple. A 5 Star Rating for this company!”
Galye’s canvas touched my heart. She explained in her testimonial that it is of her mother who is now 90 and in a nursing home. “I am so pleased with your attention to detail and personal service. I am thrilled that my mother looks just as she was—beautiful and sassy. Your canvases ar my newest favorite thing to gift.”
I am very close to my own sister and my brother, so it stands to reason that I would notice this canvas that we created for Sara. “This is a photo of my father, his twin brother and older brother and was taken in probably 1922 or 1923. My dad is the little guy on the left and he is now 87 years old. The canvas exceeded all my expectations. It was clear as a bell and because it is so large, really makes a statement in my home.” 
I can almost hear Barbara Streisand singing, “The Way We Were”! Can you?
Tags: Art Canvas, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, memories, nostalgia
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Most of our testimonials are about canvases we created from customers’ family photos. Sometimes it’s from a favorite picture of the whole family or a collage or a memorial of a single loved one. What do they all have in common? The family love and pride behind each canvas!
Trina told us that she and her family were “just having fun at Grandma’s house” when this photo was snapped. I would title it Family Circle. And, Trina, I especially love the extended leg and foot!
Aharon didn’t even try to decide on a favorite; she had lots of them. “I love this collage!” she told us. “It’s made up of different photos of me and my family. Working with Canvas on Demand was great! You guys were so quick and easy. And your customer service is fantastic! In about a week, I had this canvas hanging up in my house! I will definitely be using you again soon!”
Pauline asked us to turn this sweet memory of her parents into an art canvas. “The photo I sent you was of my parents. I lost my mother last August, and this was such a lovely picture of her that I wanted to have it put on canvas so my father and family can look at her beauty always. The service was absolutely wonderful, the reps were polite, helpful, and a joy! If all businesses were this professional and pleasant, life would be much better . The canvas looks as if my mother could step right off the wall. Thank you so much.
Tori was looking for a new piece of art for her modern home and also wanted some new photos of herself with her son. And look how she accomplished both! “Our photo was taken against a vibrant graffiti wall. I was concerned that the colors might not have the bright punch that I love in the photo and that the cropping would be off. But I had nothing to worry about. The oranges and blues are brilliant. I followed up my order by calling to verify the cropping and the rep was knowledgeable and friendly. I recently had a party and my canvas was the talk of the night. I couldn’t be more satisfied!”
These customers remind us of the value of family and give us great ideas about how to display family memories on the walls of our homes and offices for everyone to see. Thanks to the four of you for sharing! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, canvas, Canvas images, canvas print, family, family canvas, family circle, family image, family photo
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
It’s January. While many take off to warm sunny beaches, the more adventurous might consider vacationing in a cold climate. Some of my favorite vacation memories have been winter trips—dog sledding near the boundary waters in Minnesota a few years back and visiting Patagonia and China during the cold seasons just this past year.
So I suppose it’s no surprise that I linger a little longer on the winter vacation canvases we create for customers like Laura. She took this photo on her vacation to Alaska’s Hubbard Glacier. “The colors are true to life, it really is that blue! We had GREAT weather, and our cruise ship got the closest that they were ever able to in the boat’s history. This is my husband’s favorite picture from our whole cruise, so I had it made into a canvas for his birthday. The canvas turned out really nice, very professional looking and the colors were perfect.
Holly was in Nepal on a trip enjoying being on the top of Kala Patar which has the best view of Mt. Everest, the tall peak on the right. “I was so very pleased with this wrap around that I ordered from Canvas on Demand. It turned out beautiful!”
I especially loved this canvas we made for Howard of a trip to Yosemite. “Half Dome is in the background. I am a professional photographer, and Canvas on Demand is where I go for all of my customer’s canvas orders. They are extremely professional and do a fantastic job. If I ever have any problems, they respond quickly and are always there to help.”
When planning your next vacation, remember that “fun in the sun” doesn’t have to be on the beach. I could possibly be near a mountain ski lodge or on a glacier. And don’t forget your camera! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Canvas On Demand, cool stuff, glacier, winter, winter canvas, winter fun, winter vacaion
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
There was a Little Girl (by H. W. Longfellow)
There was a little girl/who had a little curl/right in the middle of her forehead/and when she was good/she was very good indeed/but when she was bad/she was horrid.
This poem came to mind as I perused our website’s Showcase today. I found myself delighted with the sweet “curly” canvases we have created for several of our customers.
How wonderful is this one by Theresa of her little granddaughter, Hannah! She had it made for Hannah’s father for Father’s Day. She told us, “I loved working with Canvas on Demand. They were very friendly and determined to make this experience a successful one. They were patient as I found a photo with the right resolution. I will be doing business with them again.”
Then another customer, Susan, asked us about making a canvas of her little Maggie taken in a vineyard in Escondito. I love this one…and Susan couldn’t have been happier! “ I LOVE my Canvas portrait from Canvas on Demand and plan to order more from this same company. The product turned out absolutely beautiful and looks unique in my living room.”
This next canvas is the kind that every parent hopes for when they aim their camera at their child! Erica told us that when she snapped this precious photo in a pumpkin patch, she was very excited with the background around beautiful little 3-year-old Gabrielle! “I feel honored to write this testimonial about Canvas on Demand. I literally could not say enough good things about you. I have been so happy with everything. The quality, the fast service, and how carefully you package up my canvas. There have been so many times I have ordered things online and when the box arrived at my door it looks as though someone had run it over or already tried to open it. I am very picky. I worked for several years at photo labs so I know about color density. You have done such a fabulous. Photography is my passion. I have many images I want to have made into canvases. You will definitely have my business for many years to come.
Those precious curls/on boys or girls/look best of all/on a canvas on your wall! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, curl, curls, gallery wrapped, Longfellow
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Friday, January 6th, 2012
Let’s welcome in the New Year with a “tip of our hats” and hope that nothing along the 2012 road causes us to “hold on to our hats”. The whole idea prompts me to take a look at hats on canvas!
Barbara asked us to put this sweet photo on Canvas. “It was a wonderful experience! So quick and easy,” she told us. “My photo was twenty years old and needed cropping. You guys did a wonderful job. I will definitely recommend you to everyone.”
Radelle is a professional photographer. “This is a photo of my two-year-old son. It is my favorite photo of his life thus far, and I cherish it beyond words! As a pro photographer, I was using a different canvas company. Once this canvas arrived from Canvas on Demand, I think it’s safe to say that I’ve now switched. I am SO PLEASED! It literally took my breath away. I gasped when I saw it. My son came running to ask me what was wrong. It was that nice. The printing and shipping time was very quick, and you shipped to Canada with no problems, no hiccups at all. LOVE IT!” I love it too, Radelle. Your little son is a charmer, so I can see why you cherish this canvas so!
This next customer was on her way to the zoo and captured this photo of a young zookeeper. “I want to say thanks for the wonderful work you did on the canvas that I ordered. Your team went above and beyond! My photo was not sized right and your customer service representative contacted me to say you would upgrade the size at no additional charge to me. That blew me away! Most other companies would have just cropped the photo or canceled my order. I just wanted to say thanks again! I will be a returning customer!”
Susan loved this photo of her grandson, but she didn’t want the people in the background. “I just wanted Canvas on Demand to capture my grandson’s utter joy! The service was exceptional and the canvas is fantastic! The end result far exceeded my expectations, and I could not be happier. In fact, I am going to order another for my son and daughter-in-law as a gift.”
Idioms are often great reminders and encouragers. “Taking off our hats” is a way of showing honor and anticipation…and a way of welcoming. Let’s launch this year with such an attitude! Mom
Tags: 2012, Art Canvas, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, hats, honor, New Year
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Sunday, January 1st, 2012
No day of the year seems to offer more hope than New Years. It is a new beginning, a time of hope and anticipation for the 365 days ahead. We at Canvas on Demand wish each of you a prosperous and meaningful 2012.
Mark Twain said: Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.
We at Canvas on Demand encourage you to make resolutions this year that will have long term and positive effects on your life, the lives of those you love, and the world as a whole. You really can be the change in the world that you want to see.
Tags: 2012, Art Canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas On Demand, New Years
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Sunday, December 25th, 2011
All of us at Canvas on Demand extend our most sincere thanks to our wonderful and loyal customers. It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with you. Every day we are delighted by the amazing images you send us and equally inspired when you share the stories behind them. Most importantly, we are honored to have your trust.
We hope that you are uplifted by the smiles of delight you see on the faces of your friends and loved ones when they unwrap that art canvas that you ordered for them. Have a joyous holiday season and a happy and prosperous New Year.
From the entire Canvas on Demand family
Tags: Art Canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Many of our customers pay close attention to SHAPE. In fact, I often see orders come in for canvases made from photos of shapes. Yes, just intriquing shapes!
For example, Robert told us about his canvas: The Canvas on Demand folks are great to work with. When I got rid of the TV in our bedroom, it left a big empty space in our entertainment center that I wanted to fill with something appropriate. I live in a semi-artsy community where several people have placed their old TVs outside as yard art. I wanted to take that concept and give it a little twist. So here is what used to be my least favorite image from my early TV watching days. Is it art? You decide. Now, Robert…that is pure FUN! Thanks for sharing.
- Shaping Up in an Old TV!
Look at the shapes in Joanna’s art canvas! I love her story, and I bet you will too. A friend of mine from a collage class drew the girl as a black and white ink drawing on an 8 x 10 sheet of paper and wrote out Bible verses of encouragement and self-esteem for women. My friend is one of the most colorful people I know–full of life and joy. So I decided to scan the drawing and color the girl the way that I saw my friend. I loved it so much that I decided to hang it in my office as well as get another Canvas to share with her. Canvas on Demand has just been an excellent way for me to express my art in a big way. It turned out very professional and more than I could have asked for. When I read your testimonial, Joanna, it made me wish I had several of those black and white images, so I could color them the way I see some of the wonderful people in my life. Maybe your friend should consider creating a coloring book for adults.
- Shaping Up in Color!
My last example is a canvas we made for Courtni. She created a personal energy mandala and asked us to make it into a canvas wall hanging. This is what Courtni had to say. My experience with Canvas on Demand was a super smooth transaction from start to finish. I was looking for a place in town (I live in Phoenix) to print my mandala on canvas when I just happened to come across Canvas On Demand! How does it get any better than that? Because of the shape of the photo, I upgraded to a 24 x 24 square canvas. Upgrading and customizing the size on the site was easy–just a few clicks. I love the live chat feature on the website! I used it to find out when my canvas had been shipped and learned it was being loaded that very minute. Canvas on Demand emailed me a tracking number, and I received the canvas one day earlier than estimated. A very smooth transition and AWESOME QUALITY!
- Shaping Up into a Mandala
We at Canvas on Demand are always learning from our customers…and I love passing the lessons on to our readers. So now I hope many of you will begin looking for interesting and colorful shapes while you are strolling around with your camera. One of those clicks of the shutter just might end up on the wall of your home or office! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, canvases from shapes, coloring book, mandala, old TV, Photo to Canvas, shapes
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Ever look at someone,whether they’re your own child or not,and feel a sense of Parental Pride? Well, I feel that way about Joe and Tom, the co-owners of Canvas on Demand. Joe is actually my son; Tom is actually 
