Now that I have been using Breathing Color’s Chromata White Canvas Paper in combo with their Timeless Satin Coating for over a year now, it seemed like a good time to write a post, specifically, on my experience with the Timeless product. First, I would like to commend Breathing Color for their excellent customer service whenever I have had issues with any of their products. They have always been willing to help me troubleshoot problems and, when necessary, replace defective product, which has only occured once. My spray environment is not a professional spray booth. I use my garage with …

Sorry the third part in this “printing on canvas” series took so long, but there were many trials and errors in finding the best coating application to protect the work. This is not to say I have found the perfect product, but merely information to help others in the sealing process of their canvas prints. First off, I always let my prints dry for 24 hours before applying any sealer. The two types of coatings I have tried is Eco Print Shield and Timeless. (Note: I always used the satin finish in these products since it seems the most appropriate …

In the second part of my blog series on canvas printing, I want to cover the printing process and paper choices used. I work on a Mac and I’ve been an Epson user for over a decade. I currently use the 24″, 7600 model that is about six years old to print on canvas. It has been a very solid printer and other than routine maintenance, it has had zero problems. Epson has been making great printers capable of printing on canvas for a long time, but its ultimately personal choice. See also Canon and HP. Paper Choice: Its important to …

About six months ago, I decided to begin printing my artwork on canvas. This transition was not the smoothest process. I frequently scoured the internet for information and visited forums to ask many questions. However, more often than not, the answers were found through trial and error. In light of this, I wanted to share what I learned in a series of blog posts to help others navigate this process. For about six years now, I have been a show artist who travels around the country selling my work. My work has always been framed and displayed under glass. There …