Experience with Canvas prints

Hello,

I am planning on having some prints done on canvas. I was wondering if any here can share their experiences with canvas prints.

I have noticed there are a few different approaches used. One is known as the traditional approach which involves embedding a print onto canvas - http://www.millerslab.com/info/products/printsfinish/canvas.aspx

The other uses an inkjet to print direclty onto the canvas. I guess I am wondering about the difference in appearance that these techniques produce - http://www.elcocolor.com/FineArt_Canvas.html

I have heard some suggest that canvas prints are better suited for certain styles of images such as those with more of a painterly look.

As far as print houses I have heard these recommended:

* http://www.mpix.com/Mounting.aspx

* http://www.elcocolor.com/FineArt_Canvas.html

* http://www.alliedphoto.com/prod_traditional.html

* http://www.millerslab.com/info/products/printsfinish/canvas.aspx

* http://www.westcoastimaging.com/wci/page/services/customprints/exhibitionmain.htm

And this company has good prices. Although I haven't heard of anyone's experience with them:
* http://www.photosprintedoncanvas.com/gallery/catalog/Prices-sp-2.html

Any suggestions/experiences appreciated.

Derek

Derek, I'm sure others will have some input here as I know a few CANP folks that are printing to canvas these days. However, in the meantime, did you see this under NPN GD area just in the past few days?

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/bbs.cgi?a=vm&mr=35908&CGISESSID=09bc269b2b6bb10981a7e6eb3ff40613&u=26789

Paul,

I just noticed that is a recent post with some good info.

Thanks,

Derek

I have printed several Canvas Gallery wraps @ 30" x 40", two of them are hanging in my living room.
Pixel2Canvas printed them, I was extremely pleased with the quality http://www.pixel2canvas.com/ they are located in Lake Forest, CA.

I use pixel2canvas as well (for portraits). They're top-notch!