There is a lot of mixed information with regards to canvas printing - different sources are giving mixed information on the subject of permanence, usage of OBA's in canvas, usage of canvas varnish, resolution, etc. We have decided not to listen to anyone... and do our own tests. I will keep you posted - We will produce some canvas prints which will show how different options/factors may or may not affect the longevity of your canvases. First subject will be usage of OBA's free v canvas that do contain OBA's. I will also write some more information on what the OBA's are - for now just a quick explanation - these are optical brightening agents that are designed to produce much better contrast & colour - widely used by many manufacturers in their canvas & papers. (including Hahnemuhle, Epson, Breathing Color). We would concentrate on the real life effects - showing photos of the products for your won comparison and judgement.
In the meantime any questions on both subjects are more than welcome. Also if there is anything you'd like us to trial for you - i.e. I had a nice conversation with the client of ours on the image enlargement using Photoshop vs other vendors products we'd be more than happy to do that. And the printed results will be most valuable outcome.
