Posts Tagged ‘Picture on Canvas’

Oh, the Love in those Canvases

Thursday, September 27th, 2012

We at Canvas on Demand see so much love in canvases that our customers order.  Love shines through in images of babies, children, pets, ancestors, weddings, etc.

For example, Jill asked us to create a canvas wall hanging of her parents that was taken 70 years ago.  She told us:  “The photo 70 years old.  It’s of my parents at a Sunday School picnic when they were dating in 1941. I had it done for my Mother’s 86th birthday. Daddy died two years ago, after 67 years and one week of marriage to Mother. This is going to be a special treasure for her. When I opened the package today and saw the finished canvas for the first time, I stood and cried. It moved me.  It took my breath away. You did such incredible work: touching up some flaws in the original photo, adjusting the contrast of the black and white photo just enough to make it sharp while maintaining the appearance of an aged photo. You helped me select the perfect size frame to retain the most of the picture. And finally, you made sure it arrived in time for Mother’s birthday! When I ordered this canvas, I had no idea just how lovely it would be. I send you blessings and thanks from my heart.”   Jill, thanks so much for those kind words.  This canvas is a heartwarming, and I can only imagine how blessed your mother is by your gift.

 

We often hear that a dog is man’s best friend.  Well, this loving canvas of a dog and his master proves it.  Carol, our customer who placed the order, explained it to us. “This is Chris and Harley just before her first Christmas with us. After we rescued her earlier in the year, she went through a huge transformation from a neglected, sickly little pup to this wonderful, vibrant bully. We just had to capture her first holiday season as part of our family. This photo is Chris’s favorite, so I had it made into a canvas and gave it to him for his 35th birthday.  We couldn’t be happier with it. This is my husband’s favorite picture of them. He mentioned how much he would like to have it enlarged and framed. So, I did even better and had it created into a gallery canvas. I surprised him with it as a birthday present. He was speechless! We couldn’t get over the detail and quality. Job well done, Canvas on Demand! We look forward to preserving more memories with you.” Indeed!  That’s exactly what we love—preserving memories for our customers.

Ann made me smile when she posted this testimonial to our Customer Showcase.  How precious are these two little boys!  Ann said, “They are my grandsons. I did a canvas wrap for the oldest of the two when he was newborn on the same bedspread. Now I am adding this one to the collection.  I like that I can order a custom size. So easy to upload and order. Thanks!”

Now I think I’ll end this post with a lovely traditional poster that exemplifies LOVE—a wedding canvas.  Melissa sent in the order and told us:  “This is the happy couple! Love the photo. Love the customer service. Love the canvas. Thank you so much for your professionalism and kindness.”

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When Love Lasts

Friday, August 31st, 2012

I always enjoy seeing the anniversary canvases we make for our customers.  But lately I’ve noticed some that are particularly touching, images that are encouraging because they celebrate long successful marriages.

10th Anniversary:  The canvas that Mia asked us to create is of her and her sisters at the celebration of her 10th anniversary.  “We are walking down the path with personalized umbrellas in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.  My husband and I renewed our vows there for our 10 year anniversary. Canvas on Demand is a great company.  Quality work.  Fast services. They go the extra mile in making the customer happy.  I have had several pictures done by Canvas on Demand, and they have always done great work. I would definitely recommend them!”

40th Anniversary:  Judy explained her photo:  “We were in St. Lucia celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary.  Canvas on Demand was simply amazing. It was very easy to order. Extremely prompt service.”

50th Anniversary:  Deb wanted to do something special for her parents.  “My parents are very inhibited, to say the least, about receiving gifts.  They don’t want anyone spending their hard-earned money on them. So, when I proposed a visit to the local photo studio to present them with a portrait for their 50th wedding anniversary, they adamantly declined. Therefore, the only recent photo I have of them is a “spontaneous” one I took on a beautiful day after we had lunch at a favorite restaurant, taken with my outdated digital camera. The Canvas on Demand staff contacted me immediately after I placed my order online, and asked about all I wished to do with my photo.  They also offered some great advice with their extensive knowledge/experience. They were amazingly thorough and helpful. I was anticipating a decent alternative to the expensive portrait my parents would not allow me to give them.  The testimonials and photos on the website led me to believe I would appreciate the product. Well, I opened the package today.  And I WEPT. The result of my amateur photo, thanks to Canvas on Demand, far surpasses anything I imagined.  And I am obsessively picky! I am now thrilled that my parents refused the portrait from the local photo studio. This is just absolutely phenomenal! Am so impressed. And, I cannot believe how affordable this was. Canvas on Demand will be my new source for turning my photos into happiness for others.  My biggest challenge, at this point, is restraining myself from giving my parents their gift earlier.”  Deb, I can’t begin to express the joy that your testimonial brings to our staff.  This is always our goal; to exceed your expectations!

65th   Anniversary:  Marsh posted a testimonial about the canvas he ordered. “This was taken in January 2011 while we celebrated my parents’ 65th (yes, sixty-fifth!) wedding anniversary.  When I first saw the canvas, I was so overcome with happiness, that I cried. THANK YOU for such a fantastic job! I am ordering two more of the exact same thing, so we can all have one!”

We at Canvas on Demand genuinely appreciate these customers sharing their stories behind their canvas.  And congrats to these lovely couples who set such a powerful example to the rest of us about long successful marriages.  Mom

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Look! Someone Decorated the Baby!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Baby canvases.  They are among my very favorites.  Whether those images capture them right after their bath, dressed in sweet pink or powder blue outfits…or decorated.  Yes, decorated.  I often chuckle at the ornaments the family uses.  Like the way that one of our customers, Barbara, put a butterfly on Miss Presley’s head. 

Now Shannon mixed a tutu and boots to make a great canvas.  She tells us “that the guys at Canvas on Demand are great, helpful, and friendly.  I was thrilled.  I am so happy I found them!”  And we are so happy you found us too, Shannon.

Natalie proves that sometimes it takes something as simple as a flower. “This is my daughter’s 6 month professional photo.  I had 5 taken in her first year…and they all hang together on a large gallery wall in our home.”  Now that’s a proud mother!  She goes on to say:  “This was my first experience with Canvas on Demand and having 5 pictures was a significant investment.  I was a little nervous to do something like this online.  But it was so worth it! I’m glad I made that decision.” A tiara is the perfect enhancement for this little princess, Avery Jane.  Her mom tells us that she “has worked with Canvas On Demand for several years and always looks forward to the finished project, because it’s always such a beautiful keepsake!”  Thanks for those kind words, Pamela!

Petrina put a bow on her little angel, Zion.  “He is my precious Gift from God. I took this when he was two week old.  He is sleeping like an angel, wrapped in a beautiful blue bow.”

And finally, Heather’s image of her week-old daughter is fabulous.  “We love the contrast of the colorful blocks against the black and white image. We can’t stop looking at it. I ordered a 16×20 print, but Canvas on Demand was quick to let me know that a larger size (14×24) would work better. To top it off, they honored the original size pricing.

So there you have a new idea.  Get out the old camera and the new baby and do a little decorating!  Mom

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One, Two, Three…Macro!

Saturday, October 2nd, 2010

When I was a child, our local newspaper had a puzzle right next to the crosswords that challenged us to guess: What’s this photo? It was a macro shot of a common image like driveway gravel or a pine cone or someone’s nose.  It was fun, but it certainly was not art.  

At Canvas on Demand, we often see macro images that are both fun and art.  Today macro photography allows us to appreciate details on canvas that our eyes are not capable of seeing.  Here are a few of my favorites that I hope will inspire you to…get ready; get set; zoom!  Mom

Wendy from Randolph, New Jersey, had us turn this photo to canvas.  “This is a photo of a dahlia that I grew in my garden.  It was taken by my husband. We had it blown up to a2 ft x 3ft canvas, and it hangs over our bed as an anniversary present to each other.  The service was fantastic and the final canvas photo enlargement is out of this world.  The detail, even at that large size is unbelievable– so clear and crisp; yet, on canvas, it looks like an incredible painting.”

Kate from Las Vegas, Nevada, said this about her macro. “ This was an ‘art house’ type of image…no people involved, a macro shot using a selective focus technique. It is a monotone of sea shells.  Your service was brilliant! So in the end, my order was a large triptych (60″ x 90″) of a macro, selective focus, monotone, shot where overall exposure, highlights, shadows and texture were very important. The team at Canvas on Demand was very helpful and responsive to my concerns, and the finished product is fabulous. This canvas photo really makes a statement! I can unhesitatingly recommend them.” 

Bill from Tempe, Arizona, asked us to enlarge this image of a Brazilian Agate which he photographed in macro mode.  “I love what Mother Nature has done with these one-of-a-kind agates and the creative image they portray. I photograph numerous types of beautiful agates and have them printed onto canvas which creates a very nice piece of giclee artwork to hang anywhere in the home or office.   I was amazed at the quality I received from Canvas on Demand and plan to use them for all my canvas prints.”   

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Lights. Action. Canvas!

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

While many ask their subjects to pose for the camera, others love capturing the action. 

Bruce from Jackson, Tennessee, for example caught the hardcore action at the Indy 500 when a car in the pit area caught on fire.  Fortunately, the fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries, and Bruce ended up an exciting one-of-a-kind canvas.  He told us, “This was another great job by Canvas on Demand. I have ordered several canvas photo prints from you, and your products and your service have always been excellent”.

 

Another great action shot was taken by Jen from Abingdon, Illinois.  She caught a wonderful shot of her daughters on the beach.  “It was the first time my youngest had ever seen the beach. I loved how she was running here, and how all three of them enjoyed being sisters and playing together. It is a moment I will truly never forget. Canvas on Demand brought the moment to life for me again. As it hangs in my dining room, I smile each time I see it, and so does everyone else.  Thank you, Canvas on Demand!

When you put kids and water together, there’s always terrific opportunities to snap movement as Richard from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan proves to us.  “These are six of my grandchildren jumping off a raft. All the children were actually in the air when I took aim.  Your company is great.   The canvas was an anniversary present for my wife, who loved the original print. She is extremely pleased and proud of the canvas you prepared. It’s hanging over our mantle. Great job.”

Seize the moment; grab the excitement; capture the action.  Then order a canvas of your favorite shot!  Mom

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Special Delivery by Canvas on Demand

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Nothing says LOVE like the delivery of a new baby!   I couldn’t resist sharing these precious little images and the testimonials that accompanied them.

Baby-montageStaci from Greenacres, Florida had us create this montage of her 2-month old baby girl. It shows her beautiful face, along with the many little precious parts of her body.   The canvas print came out amazing. Our goal was to have something to always remember how small our third and final baby is… and this canvas couldn’t be more perfect!

Baby-at-bathtimeMichael in Selden, New York explained, “I refer to this canvas as Bath Time, a picture of my son when he was 16 months old.   My wife had just dried him off.   This gallery wrapped canvas is absolutely beautiful. The detail, the quality, absolutely everything about it is breathtaking. I purchased this for my wife as a gift.   As soon as they arrived in the mail, I couldn’t contain my excitement or keep this a secret any longer.   She cried just cried when she saw it. It ranked right up there with one of her all time greatest gifts ever!! I cannot thank you enough…for your kindness, patience and just sheer dedication to making people happy. You truly are a class act.   I will be using your company frequently using in the near future and also recommend you to others.   I know others who order from you will be singing your praises as well!!! Thanks again so very much.

Baby-in-the-blue-blanketMarge from Marietta, Ohio told us about his picture on canvas of her first grandson. “He was seven months old in this picture. I could not have been happier with the outcome of this picture. It truly is beauty on canvas. Thanks for the extra care and packaging.”

Staci from Greenacres, Florida had us create this montage of her 2-month old baby girl. It shows her beautiful face, along with the many little precious parts of her body.   The canvas in came out amazing. Our goal was to have something to always remember how small our third and final baby is… and this photo to canvas image couldn’t be more perfect.

Someone once said that a baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankrolls smaller, homes happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for.   And I would add that they also make the best canvases!     Mom

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