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Friday, May 17th, 2013
He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.
~ Clarence Budington Kelland
It isn’t too early to begin thinking about Father’s Day! Start going through your favorite images or take some new photos so that you can create the perfect personalized gift. When it comes to a canvas from Canvas on Demand, you can order it in ANY size to fit precisely where Dad would want to hang it.
Look at what Meghan did. I can’t think of a gift for Dad that is more creative than the one she gave her husband. “My kids did the artwork, and it’s a perfect Father’s Day gift. I got excellent service. My husband had given me a picture on canvas for Christmas, and it s so beautiful that I returned the favor with a Father’s Day gift for him. I can’t wait to see his face when he sees it– all 6′ of it– hanging on the wall.”
Six feet of his children’s art work. What a gift!
I had to smile when I saw this Daddy canvas. The testimonial written by Joshua: “Our precious twin girls, Janelle and Joleigh. A real favorite photo of Dad and his girls.”
And don’t forget the other dads in your life—grandfathers and stepfathers and fathers-in-law and even great grandfathers. Aaron asked us to make this special canvas. “This is a picture of my son, at 3 months old, meeting his great grandfather for the first time in Boothbay Harbor, ME. This is his first great grandson. We are surprising him with this canvas.”
I can assure you, Aaron, that this canvas will be his pride and joy! Thanks for sharing it with our readers.
So plan ahead now in order to honor Dad. Have the kids draw a picture. Dig though old photo files. Get out your camera and take a picture like you’ve never done before…from a different angle or in a favorite place. Then let us turn it into a canvas for him on Father’s Day. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, baby photo, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas print, child's art, father's day gift, father-in-law, fathers day, great grandfather, Photo to Canvas, step father
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
Isn’t it mind-boggling to consider the impact that technology is having on our lives? Just take a second to digest this statistic from The Annual Mobile Industry Numbers and Stats Blog*. “More than 90% of all humans who have ever taken a picture, have only done so on a camera phone.”
So since we are now taking most of our photos on our cells, I want to tell you about a couple of fascinating apps that allow you to create photo collages right on your phone. And in case you’re wondering, the photos you take on your cell look amazing on canvas if you export them to us at a high resolution.
Now even if you don’t consider yourself much of a techie…stick with me here, because getting set up is so easy that it will only take you about 5 minutes. Really! There are only four easy steps:
- Download a photo collage app onto your phone. Here are two options:
- Diptic -http://www.dipticapp.com/ –This is an iPhone and Android App that lets you easily and quickly combine multiple photos to create a new image, and it only costs $0.99.
- Mixel -http://mixel.cc/ –This is an iPhone App that automatically arranges your photos into fun, beautiful collages, and it only costs $1.99.
2) Using your cell phone, take a series of photos you want in your collage.
3) Launch the photo collage app.
4) Create your collage.
Once you’ve created your collage, there are three ways that you can send the collage on to us at Canvas on Demand, so that we can, in turn, create a stunning art canvas that you will receive at your doorstep in just a couple of days.
- Go to http://www.canvasondemand.com/order/canvases/ on your phone and upload your image directly from your phone. (If you have iOS 6, this is a good option.)
- Plug your phone into your computer and upload your image to http://www.canvasondemand.com/order/canvases/ directly from your computer. (This is a good option if you don’t have iOS 6 or don’t have in iPhone.)
- Export your collage to your Instagram account and go to http://www.canvasondemand.com/order/canvases/instagram/ to make your collage from your Instagram photos. (This is a good option if you have plenty of photos on Instagram and don’t have an iPhone.)
You now have all the tools and knowledge to combine your favorite cell phone images into delightful, personal collages. And it only took a few minutes to install the app that costs less than $2.00!
Below is an example–showing the finished canvas and the instagram image and the original collage.
The finished canvas hanging on the wall.
Collage as created on Instagram
Original collage
*The Annual Mobile Industry Numbers and Stats Blog—March 6, 2013–http://communities-dominate.blogs.com/brands/2013/03/the-annual-mobile-industry-numbers-and-stats-blog-yep-this-year-we-will-hit-the-mobile-moment.html
Tags: app, Art Canvas, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas Photos, canvas print, cell, cell collage app, cell phone images, collage app, Photo to Canvas
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
This post is the last in a short series of three articles that have allowed our readers to meet a few members of our remarkable staff as well as to glean some helpful tips from them.
Allow me to introduce you to Sabrina who shares a creative photo and a helpful hint. She tells us: “This image is of flower petals that had been scattered all over my desk. When I put them in a pile, this is what they looked like. I was dating the person who gave me the flowers, so the gift and the photo were pretty significant. I printed it on canvas to give to her as a Christmas gift.”
Sabrina’s heart of flower petals!
Sabrina then passed along a helpful tip to our readers. “Always use the original image when sending us the picture. That way, it can be cropped here at our studio using the highest resolution, and it will assure that the image has a better chance to be made into a larger canvas.”
I’ve often said that Canvas on Demand has the most creative customers on earth. Well, as you can see from the last three posts, our staff members are extremely imaginative and ingenious too!
So let me end by recapping their tips to our readers: Gavin suggested selecting an image that is unique, something with a twist that makes a good conversation piece. Shannon encouraged customers to use a photo they love, one that would be amazing to hang on their home or office wall for family and friends to see. And Sabrina explained how important it is to send an original photo with good resolution so that our art and design department can optimize the quality of your final product.
Now I hope you all can see more clearly why I say that our staff members are the experts in the photo to canvas industry. And they are waiting to help you! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, canvas print, floral canvas, photo hints, photo tips, Photo to Canvas
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Tuesday, April 16th, 2013
We believe that our staff is the best. Each member of our team has done their part to make Canvas on Demand the leader in our industry. Everyone who makes up our management, customer service, art, and production departments are trained and dedicated professionals. In short, they know canvases, and they know photography. That’s why we’ve asked them to pick one of their own favorite canvases, to tell us the story behind their photo, and to give a tip that our readers can use.
So this post begins a short series called Picks and Tips from the experts—the staff at Canvas on Demand.
Today we feature a stunning canvas by Gavin. He took this particular photo on Christmas Day 2011. When he shot it, he was stading on Ehukai Beach on the North Shore of Oahu close to the world famous Banzai Pipeline.
Gavin shares this piece of advice with readers: “Make your photo unique. Chances are, any photo-to-canvas that you hang on your wall will have an interesting story behind it. When people come over to your house and ask about your canvas, be prepared to talk about it. With this photo, the surf wasn’t that big. We actually have more impressive photos from Pipeline and Waimea. However, if you look closely, you’ll see that the surfer is wearing a red Santa Clause hat. This surfer caught my attention, because he was obviously in the Christmas spirit, and while most people were getting up that morning to open presents — he obviously was very excited to get his favorite present … North Shore December swells. This canvas makes for a fun conversation piece and is part of my lake house rec-room that has surf photos I have taken from all around the world. Each one has an interesting story behind it.”
Gavin included a close up of the surfer below, so that the hat is easier to see!
And finally, he included a photo of some of the canvases hanging on the wall of his rec-room. Thanks so much, Gavin, for the wonderful story, the helpful tip, and the amazing canvas!
In the next post, you will get two picks and two tips from another member of the Canvas on Demand team named Shannon. Stay tuned! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Banzai Pipeline, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, canvas print, cool stuff, Ehukai Beach, Oahu, photo tips, Photo to Canvas, staff photos
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Saturday, April 6th, 2013
There are little Picasso artists in many families. Usually the drawings are taped to the refrigerator, but in the case of these innovative Canvas on Demand customers…they are hanging proudly on a prominent wall. What better way to encourage the artistic potential of those children. Congrats to these parents for thinking creatively!
Leslie asked us to make a canvas of this basset hound drawn by her 8-year-old nephew, Trenton, She thinks he captured the dog perfectly. What a great drawing, and what a great way to show Trenton that his Aunt Leslie is proud of him.
Meghan took the artwork of her children and turned it into a colorful collage. It made the perfect Father’s Day gift! And what dad wouldn’t be pleased with such an amazing present?
A customer named John took a 1st grader’s art project and turned it to a canvas wall-hanging. The child’s project was to recreate Andy Warhol’s “Self-Portrait” on construction paper. John, your 1st grader has a fantastic art teacher!
Vivian told us in her testimony: “This is my son’s afterschool watercolor creation he made in the 1st grade. I always loved this piece, so I decided to give myself a gift from him on Mother’s Day.” I think that sometimes the best thing a mom can do for her children is to take care of herself. And giving yourself such a delightful gift, Vivian, was a great way to honor your son…and YOU!
So this idea of putting childrens’ original art on canvas seems to be very popular. More parents and teachers should consider it. And John, I would love to write a story about your first grader’s art teacher if you would be kind enough to send me their contact information. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, canvas print, canvas prints, childhood art, children's art, gallery wrapped, little picasso, picasso
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Saturday, March 30th, 2013
Digital artwork, computerized images, have become quite popular with some of our customers, and we are seeing more and more of them turned to canvases. I thought it would be fun to share some of these in this post.
The first three were created by Peter. He simply told us that “these are pieces of original art created on a computer with paint and graphic programs.” Well, Peter, all I can say is FABULOUS COLORS! Thanks so much for sharing these on our Customer Showcase. Hopefully, others will be inspired.
Then another customer, Caryn, created this last one. “It is an original piece of art that I created digitally on my computer. It was a fun experience to create and turn to canvas.” Caryn, I would be interested in knowing where you will hang this terrific piece. 
I imagine these will encourage some of our readers to give digital art a try. Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas Crazy, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, Canvas Photos, canvas prints, computerized art, digital
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Sunday, March 24th, 2013
Spring finally arrived in Indiana last week. I feel as though I waited an eternity for it. My heart has been longing for blue skies and butterflies and fields of tulips! In fact, here are a couple of lovely images that reflect my hearts anticipation for upcoming April, one of my favorite months following a long cold winter. The first is Beth’s photo of a beautiful field of Lupine in the San Juan Mountains of South West Colorado. The second is a canvas we made for Ameer. He says: “It was an early spring evening in the US Botanic Garden in front of the US Capitol. Lying down on the ground, I was able to get the sun illuminating the tulips without making it a dark silhouette. This is one of my favorite shots. It takes me back there in a flash, every time I see it!” Yes, spring sweet spring!
But ah…Beth and Ameer, though these were the very scenes I expected this first week of spring…it seems that I was fooled! (April Fool’s Day is less than a week away!) You see, just to prove how unpredictable Indiana weather can be, I am experiencing a strong and stubborn blizzard-like blast of Arctic cold and snow! Kristi’s photo of her summer home in winter is much like the view from my forest cabin here in Southwestern Indiana. Or the image of the snow trees of Alaska that Victoria sent us. Both are spectacular winter scenes, but much too chilling for me. I was hoping the month of March would truly come in like a tiger and go out like a lamb, but so much for that. Maybe the crocuses will begin blooming on April 1st. Now that would turn the tables on old man winter, wouldn’t it!
I always like to joke that whether the weather be good, or whether the weather be not, we’ll weather the weather, whatever the weather…whether we like it or not! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, canvas prints, Lupine, snow, spring, tulips, winter
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Wednesday, March 13th, 2013
There are two great things about Canvas on Demand: Our customers and our staff. In nearly all my posts, you hear about our amazing, creative, and inspiring customers. Today, I want to talk a bit about our staff. They are dedicated, hardworking, loyal, and caring! I say this in all sincerity. I plan to give you a chance to meet a few of them in the next few weeks.
In this post, I want to introduce you to Ryan. She has been the Customer Service Manager at Canvas On Demand for 5 ½ years. She told me why she enjoys working here. “I love working with an amazing customer service team that genuinely cares about our customers. We get to help people put memories onto canvas, and we turn their personal art into something that they can show off. That is pretty amazing and empowering in my book!”
It seemed appropriate to put the spotlight on Ryan during mid-March, because recently she and her husband, Chris, took a 2-week trip to Ireland! I asked her about her trip, and she said, “We went to Ireland in the fall of 2012 to celebrate my birthday and our wedding anniversary. This trip has been a dream for as long as I can remember. I’m at least a quarter Irish, and I have always felt a strong connection with the island and its culture.”
Ryan is an awesome photographer as you can see by the stunning canvases below.
The first one is of Giant’s Causeway at Carrick-a-rede Bridge in northern Ireland. She told me that it was so windy that waterfalls were actually blowing upwards! 
Regarding the next magnificent canvas, Ryan explains: “Kilclooney Dolman is in county Donegal in northwest Ireland. It is a portal tomb circa, 3500BC.”
Don’t you love this next canvas? I wish I could just put a blanket down in that pasture and spend the afternoon in the sun with a glass of wine and some Irish cheese! Well…I might have to share some of it with the sheep!
The tour company that Ryan and her hubby used was Vagabond Tours. Doesn’t this look like a fun bunch? That canvas makes me want to travel with them. Check them out at http://vagabondtoursofireland.ie/
Thanks, Ryan, for sharing your fabulous photography…and thanks for all the hard work you do for our customer at Canvas on Demand! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, baby photo, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas On Demand, canvas print, canvas prints, Ireland, Irish, Vagabond Tours
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Saturday, January 19th, 2013
I stop on bird photos. It’s just that simple. My maiden name was Byrd, so I endured years of bird slurs from my classmates during grade school. And although that was downer, there were good memories about that name too. When my days in class were boring, I used to imagine that I could simply become a bird and fly right out the window!
How about this canvas we created for Pam. “This is my Black Palm Cockatoo, Kiya, who is 1.5 years old. I had her beak fully shaded black like it will be when she becomes an adult bird. (When they are young, their beak is white.) She is a very sweet bird. She talks, sings, and dances! Canvas on Demand did her canvas to perfection. I’m so satisfied. It is a beautiful piece of art and the service was very professional and very fast. I’m so thrilled. I recommend Canvas on Demand HIGHLY. I am already working on my next photo with them.”
Laetitia asked us to make this canvas of her lovely babies: Ibid, Teflon, Juju, Patrick, Mancala, and Petzi. She explains: “I am an employee of Canvas on Demand, so I’m kind of biased! The canvas really makes the bright colors pop! I love working here and seeing all the great pet photos!” My sentiments too, Laetitia! I feel so privileged to see these amazing images as they pass through the process to become customer canvases.
Ruth painted this wonderful art piece…and then had us make a canvas. She calls it Cock-a-Doodle Dude. “The painting was inspired by hundreds of Red Jungle Fowl I saw roaming free on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. The breed is the ancestor of today’s common domestic chicken. He is doing what Roosters do … he is crowing. When growing up, I had a rooster like this. He was my pet.”
Well there’s the theme for today—Birds of a Feather! And I didn’t get even one little bit bored, so there will be NO need to fly out the window today! Mom
Tags: Art Canvas, Birds, canvas, Canvas Art, Canvas images, Canvas On Demand, canvas prints, cockatoo, Rooster
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Friday, October 12th, 2012
Are you registered to vote? Debates, campaigns, and political ads remind us that we will soon be able to exercise our right which Samuel Adams referred to as “one of the most solemn trusts in human society…” How blessed we are to live in a free country! As I was looking at some recent canvases, I found myself searching for a little red, white and blue to encourage our readers to get to the polls.
I was touched by Gordon’s testimonial. He explained his canvas and his love for his wife, Christin. “I had a fellow airman take this photo to surprise my wife. I am always thinking about her, and hate being away from her and my family. Her strength helps make my important job easier while I am away from home.”
Now here’s a little more red, white and blue where you might not expect it—in a classic car. Bill told us that this canvas is of an oil painting of a friend’s 1958 Oldsmobile. It is entitled, OLD. “Notice only the letters OLD in the name Oldsmobile appear on the trunk of the car. This has been a very positive experience working with Canvas on Demand. The painting was reproduced exactly as I wanted. The quality of printing and framing was excellent, and I couldn’t be happier! As an artist, you can expect me to be a regular customer, as I have many paintings that I want to re-create on canvas prints. Thanks…Bill”
Customer Aaryn sent us a sweet photo of a brother and sister in red, white and blue. She told us that she has “ordered many canvases for my clients, but this is the first one I have ordered for myself. I can’t wait to fill up my walls!”
I want to end with a wonderfully patriotic canvas that we created for Kristen who explained that “this is a little boy who’s dad was about to deploy. He is in his junior flight suit just like his dad’s.”
So there you are–a little red, white and blue to inspire you! Let’s keep America strong by exercising our right to vote on November 6.
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