A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Canvas Art for Your Walls 

Why choose canvas wall art? 

Which is better – a classic framed print or a simple canvas? It all comes down to your preferences and lifestyle. Here are some things to consider: 

• Canvas is a low-maintenance option that’s ideal for areas that don’t get much foot traffic, such as the ends of hallways. 
• Canvas has a painterly quality that looks like you bought it directly from the artist while framed prints feel more sophisticated.   
• Because it doesn’t have borders, canvas allows the “full-bleed” image to truly shine on its own. Some details on the outer edges may be obscured when choosing framed prints. 
• Canvas art skips the framing glass for a more minimalist aesthetic. You’ll need to clean the glass in framed art prints regularly to keep them looking good.  

3 Steps to Buying the Perfect Canvas Art 

Artwork that’s too small, too large, or in the wrong shape can impact the overall look and feel of your decor. Take a look at our canvas size guide below before you order.  

Step #1: Check Your Dimensions 

• Visualize the look you want to create by outlining potential dimensions (e.g., square, landscape, or vertical) using painter’s tape.  
• Step back to take a picture of each look to get a sense of what canvas sizes will work for the space. 
• If you plan to hang multiple artworks, add about 1” of space between each outline to your overall dimensions to avoid crowding. 

Step #2: Decide on the Best Orientation 

• Remember that your art should take up to 2/3 to 3/4 of the width of the furniture or 60%-75% of the available wall space. 
• Portrait orientation (or vertical) works best on tall, narrow walls while landscape (horizontal) art is ideal for hanging above sofas or in a hallway.  
• For a gallery wall, mix and match artwork orientations to create balance and visual intrigue. 

Step #3: Choose Framed or Unframed 

• Stretched canvas is great for when you want to go frameless with your art. Our experts print the image onto an artist-grade material using non-toxic, archival inks that resist light-fade. 
• Framing your canvas wall art gives it a museum-quality finish. Plus, it adds an extra layer of protection when being moved and handled. 
• No matter which style you choose, we’ll affix hanging hardware to each canvas art piece so you can display it right out of the box!  

From the Old Master painters to emerging icons, Art.com has a vast collection of art you can have printed on 100% cotton canvas. Explore our gallery to find the perfect piece or turn your family memories into timeless treasures using Frame My Photos.