useful advice & tips on buying canvas art as a gift....

canvas art, the perfect gift for the person who has everything...

A well selected piece of wall art is something to be cherished for a lifetime by someone who may seem to have everything. Art makes a wonderful wedding present, birthday present and anniversary present, but also makes for a great gift on Mothers Day, St Valentine's Day, or any other special occasion.

Here are a few points to consider before choosing art as a gift.

think about their personal taste...

Think about the personal taste of the person. How do they dress? Are they conservative or bold when it comes to clothes and hairstyle, or do they prefer plainer colours and more classic styles? If they are fairly conservative then go for a floral print. If they are more outgoing then consider a colourful and modern digital print or a retro abstract design. Maybe they like art that has something to say, or they're a huge fan of Madonna. If so go, for a design with a personal theme, such as a stylized piece of pop art.

think about their home...

What do you know about the décor of their home? Think colour, themes, patterns and style, and consider what type of art will fit in well? Remember, the personal style of the person could actually be very different to that of their home. Consider that the canvas art is going to need to fit in with their interior design, not their wardrobe. Often people have homes that are furnished very differently from their own personal style because of the other members of the household.

what wall space do they have available for the canvas art...

You need to be sure that the recipient has the available wall space on which to hang it. Is there space available in the room that the piece would most suit?

what's your budget...

Establish how much you are prepared to spend and look at the size of prints that fall within your budget. Remember size does not really matter when it comes to choosing art. The recipient is far more likely to appreciate a smaller piece of canvas art that meets all of the previous requirements, rather than a larger piece that you felt made it appear that you had spent more money.

does it need to be a surprise gift...

You always have the option of asking the recipient for their opinion. You can do this discreetly or directly, depending on how much of a surprise you want the gift of canvas art to be. Or check with their partner or spouse.

gift vouchers...

If you think a canvas print would make a great gift, but are struggling to choose a design then consider giving a gift voucher instead. These are available to suit all budgets.

tip: Worried about how to gift wrap a large piece of artwork? Why not take a photo of the piece, put it into a box, and wrap that instead. Then simply present them with the canvas art after they have opened the box.

"chosen well and with the recipient's taste in mind, a canvas art print is a great and highly original gift idea..."

art makes an ideal:
- christening present
- engagement present
- wedding present
- birthday present
- christmas present
- easter present
- valentines Day present
- thank you present
- mothers Day present
- wedding anniversary present
- graduation present