Why Buy Canvas Prints?

Why Buy Canvas Prints?

There are a lot of different types of art out there, and lots of different mediums to present it on. One of the reasons our canvas art is so popular is that our canvas artwork is made with the highest quality materials available. You can even send us a digital image of your own to be made into a photo on canvas, allowing you to take a regular photograph and transform it into a unique piece of wall art. This is great for everything from family portraits to your own artwork, and allows you to give your photos a new look.

Canvas prints: Lowest price match guarantee!

Whilst we are aware of many websites and retailers offering cheap and inferior canvas prints, we're confident that you cannot beat us on price for an equivalent quality product. If you can show us that an online canvas prints retailer is able to beat the price of our canvas prints, we promise to match or beat that price. How's that for customer satisfaction?

To help you along in your search an equivalent product needs to consist of at least these three things: 100 percent Cotton Canvas, premium, machined Pine stretcher bars and at the very minimum, use an 8 colour large format digital printer.

Add to that our 3 working day despatch times and no quibble returns policy should you not like your purchase (highly unlikely), means you have absolutely nothing to lose, so go for it and furnish your walls with the best quality Canvas Art on the market today!

We dare you to find your modern canvas art cheaper!

Under New Management

As from May 1st 2009 Canvas Republic is under brand new ownership. Whilst we'll still be making the same amazing abstract canvas prints, we've been working hard to improve all ordering and support systems to ensure the best ever purchasing and customer service experience.

After listening to your feedback, your biggest want was for us to despatch quicker than 7-10 working days. In light of this, we made a lot of improvements to the way our production and administration is structured. The great news is that now all our canvas prints are now despatched 72 hours (3 working days), so you can now style your walls in super quick time!

So for the best quality canvas prints, please make your way over to our shop pages, you will not be disappointed!

Canvas Prints - 5 Part Sets & Large Canvas Art

I was treated to something very special recently, with the introduction of a certain type of five piece canvas prints set, but I want to cover that last because it's so uniquely and expertly done. Until then, let's go over some of the five piece canvas prints sets available, as well as some of the philosophy behind the separation of art pieces for greater artistic effect.

canvas art is not an exceptionally new art medium. Especially with modern printing technology, it can be easy to produce and replicate multiple pieces of art with relatively low cost. That said, it also allows us to do things that no other art medium has really allowed before, such as exact image replication and separation. While it was certainly possible with photography, and while a lot of canvas art is based off of or includes photography, the popularization of canvas art in the 1960's (largely on the part of Andy Warhol) made the repetition of images a thematic element in art. Now, people have found ways to take advantage of that repetition and turn it from something critical (Andy Warhol's repetition in art was largely a commentary on mass production and conformity in society) to something beautiful.

These canvas prints are hung, generally, around three inches away from one another. This separation can change the art drastically, from making it more cohesive, gentle, and graceful, to creating a chaotic instability that all but destroys the original intent of the print. That said, multiple-piece sets should be done carefully, and certainly not all art works in separations like that. The best iterations of multiple-piece sets, especially large five piece sets, are ones that are conducive to either a long or tall shape, such as landscapes.

Now, the other day I noticed something I'd never noticed before. There were five piece sets available in cascading formations. This means that there are two end pieces, slightly larger pieces between those, and a single large piece in the center. This gives landscape canvas prints an incredible sense of depth, and pieces like Aureus II and Ionia really spring to life when spread out like this. The novelty of taking a single, continuous image and resizing it over several pieces of art has never been taken advantage of, because without computer imaging technology it was relatively impossible. For a chance to see these amazing prints, take a look at our website.

Canvas Prints - Pop Art Canvas

Canvas Prints - Pop Art Canvas

Pop art canvas is something of a recent phenomenon, with Andy Warhol popularizing it in the late 60's, and it has become an important part of both American and global art. The canvas prints gallery I saw featured much of the works by graffiti stencil artists Wilde and Banksy, who are popular throughout Great Britain for their daring and off-kilter works of public art. They are now available in canvas art form, and are fitting for a new studio apartment or someone with a slight anarchist streak. There are also pop art prints by other artists, and classic automobile canvas prints. Let's go over some of my favorites from the gallery.

The Skull Run by Wilde, features a mother and child walking together (presumably to school, since the child has a bundle under his arm), in black and white. They are wearing red gas masks, and the mother's dress has a white skull and crossbones on it, and there is red running along one side. The piece is likely a commentary on post Cold War paranoia and police state mentality, as are many of his pieces, and combines humor with a distinct message of social commentary. This piece of canvas art is an important part of the mentality of modern youth subculture.

A few Banksy canvas prints are also featured, and while some of my favorites of his aren’t offered, the Bomb Hugger is a poignant piece of social criticism that should not be ignored. It depicts a young girl, probably ten or twelve, holding and embracing a missile. A tiny heart appears above her head. The piece features the words, "People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. People in glass cities shouldn’t fire missiles." The message of the piece is hard to miss, but it gets the point across while still managing to be visually interesting and tasteful.

All of these pieces have something to say, and they say it with the no-regrets, in your face kind of mentality that is necessary when delivering a message of their nature. While the other pop art pieces and automobile aren't as striking as the graffiti, they do get the idea right. The Coca Cola bottle is especially reminiscent of Warhol's work, and the Beetles are colourfully attractive without being annoying. One print of a blue turntable stands out as a subtle, enjoyable piece of art. For these and other fascinating works of wall art, please visit our website.

Canvas prints - Modern 3 Part Sets

Canvas Prints - Three Piece Sets

One of the nice things about canvas art is that it is often designed to create a pattern or shape over several individual pieces of art. Three piece sets are some of the most popular iterations of canvas art, and in this brief review we'll take a look at some of the best sets from the gallery. It takes a certain kind of framing and initial shape to properly execute a separated set of canvas prints, but when it's done well it creates a lovely effect.

Some of my favorite three piece sets of modern canvas prints actually include pieces I've mentioned before. For example, Noriko, the black, tan, and red piece with the dead trees, can be seen as a three piece set and works beautifully as one. Altitude, the New York stylized cityscape, also works very well as multiple separate pieces. However, some pieces that are less impressive as singular pieces really come to life when they are separated. If you’ve ever heard the turn of phrase, "greater than the sum of its parts", then these are the opposite of that phrase.

Enos, for example, is a green, white and black floral print that as a standalone piece, is simply not that incredible. When it is separated, however, the white and black clusters of flowers move independent of each other, and come together in the center. It really gives the canvas prints a sense of movement and grace, and even very simple color-based paintings like Samba spring into action when the two sides meet in the middle. Conversely, some pictures take on a more chaotic tone when separated, such as in Haruko. This piece loses all sense of cohesion, and the grey, black, and yellow-orange hues seem to float around aimlessly. Similarly, Karta is normally a simple plant shoot, but when separated each piece seems to live independently of the other.

The modern art and abstract pieces come together fantastically, as in Monte Carlo and Intra, and one of my favorite pieces before, Traska, is arguably also one of my favorite three piece sets. All of these canvas prints are enjoyable on their own, but some of them take on a whole new quality when made into sets. To see these and a large selection of other canvas art pieces, please visit our website. There is something sure to compliment the taste and style of interior design for virtually everyone.

Claim Your Free Canvas Print or Gift Voucher!

A big thanks to all our customers for making our Christmas offer such a success this year!

To those that don't know yet (where have you been?!), we're offering a free 18 x 24" canvas print when you spend £79.99 or more with us.

You can choose either one of our designs or your own photo, and we'll create you a beautiful 18 x 24" canvas print absolutely free!

The offer is worth £44.99, so what better gift idea this Christmas?

Of course, we realise that once you receive your order, you may well decide not to give away your new print as a gift after all. So to ward off temptation, we're now offering gift vouchers as an alternative, allowing your loved ones to choose their print themselves.

The vouchers are still very pretty, but we suspect you're less likely to want to hang them on your wall...

To redeem your free 18 x 24" canvas print, photo on canvas or gift voucher, simply place your order for £79.99 or more and email us with your choice. We'll then ship everything out together...

Merry Christmas!

Refer Your Friends And Receive Your Canvas Print Free!

When you order your Wall Art from Canvas Republic, what you get is an extremely high quality product, with the added bonus of it being the most affordable out there.

Not content with that, the Canvas Republic team want to make your canvas art even better value; you can now get your wall art for free! As a thank you for your continued support, we are offering you the chance to have your purchase cost refunded.

"Canvas art for free? Count me in!" we hear! All that we ask is that you do a little something for us in return. Don't worry, it's not a Godfather-style favour that's bound to get you into trouble. All you have to do is to get two of your friends to purchase a canvas print from us.

If they've seen your Canvas Republic wall art hanging proudly in your home, there's no doubt they will have asked where you got it. The next part is easy, simply get them to purchase one of our products from us. If two of them do, we'll be delighted to refund your purchase.

To claim your purchase cost back, simply send us the three order reference numbers; yours and your two friends'. Voila! Your stunning wall art has now cost you nothing. All we ask your friends orders total greater than yours. Reimbursement will take 14 days.

It couldn't be easier, so why not call your friends today?

New Wall Art Coming Soon...

The Canvas Republic team have been working hard creating some stunning artwork to brighten up your walls.

Our latest designs will include new floral, abstract and scenery canvas art.

Keep an eye out for our latest canvas prints...

Highest Quality Stretcher Bars

Two months ago, we imported our own shipment of high quality stretcher bars. This gave us the option of selecting the best bars, as well as the flexibility of having a large stock and not having to rely on UK art suppliers.

The only downside was that it took five of us two hours to unload the shipping container! (Aching backs all round the next day...)



We have to say, after using them for several weeks now, they're absolutely great! The frames really are the best we've used and are truly excellent quality. They come precision machined and profiled with a really smooth finish.



We're looking forward to our replenishment shipment soon, although we might have to bribe someone else to unload them next time!

A Panoply of New Canvas Art Designs!

As promised, you can now find a large range of brand new canvas art designs in the shop.

We've been hard at work distilling the latest trends, colours and imagery into some great looking canvas art, including new floral, abstract and scenery canvas prints...

As always, you don't have to take our word for it on colour. If you'd like any of our canvas art designs in your own colours, don't hesitate to ask us!

For now, why not sneak a peek at the new canvas art available in our online shop!

3 Days Left in the Winter Canvas Art Sale!

There's only three days left of our massive 20% off Winter Canvas Art Sale. Don't miss out!

We're sure you won't find a better value way to add some life to your walls anywhere on the internet, so check out our shop today and grab some bargains before the 1st!

Our Canvas Prints Recommended by Colin & Justin

After eradicating bad taste in countless homes in the UK, Colin and Justin are renowned for their lighthearted put-downs, boundless energy and impeccable taste.

Continuing their campaign in today's Sunday Mail, we're delighted that the design duo recommend our "great online gallery" for canvas art:

"If you want a modern, colourful living room, then an essential buy has to be a large piece of statement modern art.

What's more, one large single canvas can provide all the decor required without cluttering your walls the way a haphazard collection of images can.

Canvas Republic have a great online gallery with canvases from £19.99 for a 12x18in to £99.99 for a 36x60in."

Click here to read the entire article online.

Our Canvasses on 60 Minute Makeover

Don't miss the fifth series of the ever-popular 60 Minute Makeover on ITV!

You know the drill; thoughtful soul organises a home makeover for deserving friend/relative. Interior design nirvana is then achieved with the help of a professional designer and presenter Terri Dwyer (if you're struggling to remember what you've seen her in before, it's Hollyoaks.)

None were more deserving than Ron and Lil from Poole, who have had a pretty tough time with their son, Joe. He was born perfectly normal but at only two weeks old he contracted meningitis. Joe is now six years old and is severely brain damaged, needing constant care. Ron's sister Carol decided to give them a 60 Minute Makeover.

We supplied several canvas prints for the show and designer Richard Randall did a great job. If you'd like to to see the episode again, you watch it on the 60 Minute Makeover site.

So sit back, relax and watch the 60 Minute Makeover team do their thing!

We Can Custom-Colour Your Canvas Art

Whilst we try to offer as much variety in our canvas prints as possible, sometimes it may be difficult to find the perfect design in the right colours...

With Canvas Republic, it's not a problem! We can re-colour most of our canvas artwork to your requirements at no extra cost!



So whether you need a Strata print in duck egg blue and cool brown, or a Circles piece in hot pink and green, we're able to cater to your exact specifications. Contact us with your desired custom colours and we'll do our best to help.