What is fine art photography?

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What is fine art photography?
January 5, 2021

Fine art photography is much more than capturing a still image with a camera. Whereas typical photography makes you focus on the picture in focus, fine art photography should prompt you to reach further and question the thought behind the [...]

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Why you should hire a professional for framing your sports memorabilia
October 30, 2020

Do you have a piece of unique sports memorabilia that you wish to preserve whilst still keeping it on display? At The Canvas Art Gallery we understand both the importance of the items and objects that are special to you [...]

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What is professional art reproduction?
September 30, 2020

Professional art reproduction is the process of reprinting an art piece. The type of artwork that can be reproduced varies, you can print a painting, photograph or drawing, depending on your piece of artwork. However, fine art printing is the most commonly [...]

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A complete guide to Fine Art Printing
September 8, 2020

Are you an up-and-coming artist or photographer looking to get your work seen by a bigger audience? For many, buying original prints and paintings isn’t possible and many people now choose to decorate their homes with high-quality prints instead. When [...]

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How to Avoid Giclee Print Scams
September 8, 2020

Giclee prints are of such exceptional quality that they have given rise to a surging market of fake prints and scams over recent years. Fortunately, there are a few key ways to identify a giclee from a fake. What Are [...]

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Bespoke framing: a way to express yourself
July 9, 2020

Choosing a bespoke framing service will ensure your treasured artwork expresses who you really are. Bespoke framing is not solely reserved for large items. It is the perfect way to express yourself beyond your treasured piece. With freedom to choose [...]

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Explore a world of up and coming and established artists
June 8, 2020

Supporting and engaging with your local art gallery has never been so important. By keeping local artists supported and local collectors happy, a local gallery offers more than just fine art framing services. Whether you’re an artist, collector, or just [...]

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7 compelling reasons why you should invest in custom picture frames
May 8, 2020

Body: So, you’ve just invested in a new piece of art or photography, and are probably wondering ‘where can I find bespoke photo framing near me?’, or ‘what are the benefits of choosing custom frames over others?’. We have the [...]

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10 compelling reasons why you should use a picture framing service
March 25, 2020

Treasures are there to be enjoyed! It can be tempting to hide away your most cherished heirlooms for fear of damage, but that would be a huge shame. Choosing a quality picture framing service allows you to safely display your [...]

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NEW Louise Luton
March 12, 2020

About the Artist: Born in Salisbury in 1971 Louise gained her degree in Fine Art from Digby Stuart College, Roehampton, London (University of Surrey) in 1992 and PGCE Art and Drama University of Exeter 1994. After living and working in [...]

Bespoke picture framing: What are the benefits?

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Bespoke picture framing: What are the benefits?
February 28, 2020

Body: Bespoke picture framing is a fantastic way to bring artwork, prints, and photographs to life. It may be tempting to just pick a frame from off the rack, but investing in a bespoke number will not only add a [...]

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Fiona Haldane
February 27, 2020

Fiona Haldane Gallery Born in Dundee, Fiona attended Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, graduating with a Diploma in Decorative Design, thereafter obtaining a Diploma in Secondary Art Teaching. Her passion for pastels started about 10 years ago having discovered [...]

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10 top printing tips Fine art
January 29, 2020

Whether you’re a hobbyist, an amateur, or a professional, you can always use some new tips to ensure your fine art printing is of the highest quality. In this blog post, we explore some excellent tips to make sure your [...]

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How picture framing can help preserve your memories
November 29, 2019

Photographs have become our go-to way to capture amazing moments in our lives. It’s also common for us to pick up unique pieces of artwork on our travels that remind us of where we’ve been and what we’ve done. However, [...]

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Oor Wullie & The Broons Hand Painted Tiles
November 18, 2019

Designed and painted by “Skye Tiles”Located on the Isle of Skye  How They Are Made….Each tile is created by first applying the raised relief for the design. This is known as tube-lining and is a very labour intensive and highly [...]

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RON LAWSON 2020 CALENDAR
October 22, 2019

The 2020 Ron Lawson Calendar has 12 stunning images from one of Scotland’s most distinctive landscape painters. The featured images have been carefully selected from recent sell-out exhibitions worldwide. We have a large selection of Ron Lawson Prints framed and [...]

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COMPETITION TIME
November 9, 2018

WIN WIN WIN Its that time of year again and are feeling festive Soo…We would like to give away some presents… All you gotta do is SIGN UP TO OUR NEWS LETTER…(at the bottom of our homepage) and you could [...]

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Ron Lawson 2019 Calendar
August 30, 2018

THE NEW 2019 RON LAWSON CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE!! CLICK HERE TO BUY NOW Twelve new images included from one of Scotland’s best selling contemporary artists. Visit our Ron Lawson Gallery to view the full collection. We have a large selection [...]

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Frame That Memory
August 30, 2018

Treasure That First Day Memory!! Here at The Canvas Art Gallery we offer a unique and creative picture framing service to showcase and preserve your memories and heirlooms…. Framing your little ones first day at school pictures would make a [...]

Summer Profusion by Karen Rae

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Karen Rae-Original Art
July 5, 2018

KAREN RAE  -A fantastic collection of original art by Karen Rae- We are delighted to welcome local artist Karen Rae to the The Canvas Art Clan ! We are very excited to exhibit a selection of her original art work. [...]

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Jennifer Mackie
June 19, 2018

Jennifer Mackie Gallery We are excited to have two stunning new original oil paintings by Jennifer Mackie “The March Hare” “Highland Coo” Visit Jenny Mackie’s Gallery HERE Prints also available!!! For a closer look please visit us at The Canvas [...]

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NEW RON LAWSON PRINTS
June 2, 2018

Ron Lawson is back with what is sure to be another sell out series of prints. Seven stunning signed limited edition images are available to buy now. Visit our Ron Lawson Gallery to view the full collection. We have a [...]

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Douglas Roulston Originals
April 30, 2018

We are pleased to announce that we have original art work by Scottish artist Douglas Roulston These lively, energetic & expressive Scottish landscape oil painting will be sure to brighten up your interior! VIEW COLLECTION HERE Douglas gained a BA [...]

Ye Canna Win by John Patrick Reynolds

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John Patrick Reynolds
April 19, 2018

Meet The Artist The John Patrick Reynolds Gallery John was born in East London in 1961, studied English literature at the University of East Anglia, and became a journalist. From working on local newspapers in north London to war reporting [...]

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Georgina McMaster
April 19, 2018

Meet The Artist Georgina McMaster Gallery My work to date has been mainly based on animals, in particular Scottish wildlife.  In 2011, I visited Madhya Pradesh, India and produced a body of work of the animals I studied at the [...]

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Iain Faulkner
April 19, 2018

Meet The Artist Iain Faulkner Gallery Iain Faulkner was born in Glasgow in 1973 where he was raised and educated. Iain Faulkner graduated from Glasgow School of Art in 1996 with a BA (Honours) Degree in Fine Art. From the [...]

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Free Delivery On All Jewellery
April 12, 2018

Silver Origins-Sterling Silver Jewellery  We have a new Jewellery range here at The Canvas Art Gallery in Forfar, Angus. Sea Gems is a well established family company with over 30 years experience in creating original, stylish jewellery and design-led gifts, [...]

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Yvonne Coomber
April 10, 2018

Yvonne Coomber Gallery Yvonne has lived a colourful and textured life and this is reflected in her paintings. Through her work she embraces poetry of structure to support the poetry that is inherent in her subject. She was brought up [...]

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Jim Dewar
April 4, 2018

VISIT JIM DEWAR’S GALLERY Jim has almost forty years experience working as a professional artist and Illustrator. He continues to be an enthusiastic and prolific painter and his work can regularly be found in local exhibitions and galleries around Tayside and [...]

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Facebook Competitions….
March 29, 2018

Don’t miss out on our Competitions!  WE DO LOVE A FACEBOOK COMPETITION AT THE CANVAS ART GALLERY KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST OVER ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE LIKE OUR FACEBOOK  PAGE AND YOU WILL BE THE FIRST TO [...]