Timeless Satin Coating has been my preferred choice for sealing my canvas prints for a couple of years now. I love this product, because it delivers a durable, beautiful finish to my Epson prints on canvas. My art has never looked better and my sales have never been higher. However, this temperamental product has caused me a fair share of issues in getting consistent results from it, so I thought it best to share some tips I have learned. Timeless is produced by Breathing Color for an all-in-one printing solution when used in combination with their canvas paper products. I …

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 cumbersome. I frequently scoured the internet for information while visiting many forums to ask questions. However, more often than not, the answers were found through my own trial and error. So, I wanted to share what I learned in a series of blog posts to help others navigate this process. For the past six years, I have been a show artist who travels around the country selling my work at different art show events. My art work has always been framed and displayed under …