Author Topic: Best way to print a picture as a painting on canvas? (Read 6488 times)

jj1000 · « **on:** July 20, 2012, 04:37:34 AM »

Title says it all. Does anyone have any experience? I know a friend of mine getting married loves a certain picture of the Chabad rebbeim all walking together (not the one where the rebbe is a kid.) So I want to get him that picture as a present... Side note I haven't been able to even find the picture online... Any help with either of these two things would be great!

aussiebochur · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2012, 08:19:20 AM »

You mean this one?

May not be your cheapest option, but check out the Chassidic Art Institute (CHAI) on Kingston (Crown and Carroll, between Bargain Center and the cleaners). They have beautiful prints!

Ergel · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:21:03 AM »

Groupon often has a store which does this, it's like $60, and supposedly they do a good job

aussiebochur · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:27:40 AM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 20, 2012, 11:21:03 AM

Groupon often has a store which does this, it's like $60, and supposedly they do a good job

No matter how good a job they can do, you need a high quality pic to begin with, no?

Ergel · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2012, 11:30:21 AM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on July 20, 2012, 11:27:40 AM

No matter how good a job they can do, you need a high quality pic to begin with, no?

Of course

Mikeoracle · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:00:04 PM »

We had a large "painting like" canvas made for my fathers birthday.
We used All Art Direct in Boro park. Very happy with the results. He had a large selection of pictures in stock with the rights to them so it could be he already has a hi res picture that you can use.

This is the signature in the email correspondence I had with them;

Dov Chaskelson
Gift of Judaica
718-938-5117
www.giftofjudaica.com

Ergel · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:35:35 PM »

Price?

jj1000 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2012, 12:39:36 PM »

@Ozi Ya that's the picture! So now how do I get that into high enough quality that it can be printed?

Thank you everyone so much this is great info! Keep it coming!

Mikeoracle · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2012, 01:18:05 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 20, 2012, 12:35:35 PM

Price?

I dont remember the exact price but we payed a bit high because they did a lot of editing as well. We also bought the frame through them. I think it was aprox in the $400 range and it was very large. I dont remember the exact dimensions but it was 20 something by 20 something inches.

Ergel · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2012, 01:40:49 PM »

Quote from: Mikeoracle on July 20, 2012, 01:18:05 PM

I dont remember the exact price but we payed a bit high because they did a lot of editing as well. We also bought the frame through them. I think it was aprox in the $400 range and it was very large. I dont remember the exact dimensions but it was 20 something by 20 something inches.

Obviously you're not getting the same thing but I think the op would be better of with the groupon option, if you can still find it

jj1000 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2012, 01:55:01 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 20, 2012, 01:40:49 PM

Obviously you're not getting the same thing but I think the op would be better of with the groupon option, if you can still find it

Ya he's a really close friend but $400 is a bit steep. Although if they would enhance that picture for me maybe it's what I need.

Ergel · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:13:44 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on July 20, 2012, 01:55:01 PM

Ya he's a really close friend but $400 is a bit steep. Although if they would enhance that picture for me maybe it's what I need.

Why not contact one of these online places and see what they can do for you

jj1000 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:18:03 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on July 20, 2012, 02:13:44 PM

Why not contact one of these online places and see what they can do for you

Link? Please

I'm sure there are dozens doesn't mean they are any good.

aussiebochur · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2012, 02:20:00 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on July 20, 2012, 02:18:03 PM

Link? Please I'm sure there are dozens doesn't mean they are any good.

Did you try the place on Kingston?

I know its not cheap but just to get an idea...

MarkS · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2012, 03:02:25 PM »

Most of the photo places can do it.
Shutterfly
Snapfish
Walmart
etc...

AsherO · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2012, 04:17:24 PM »

Quote from: jj1000 on July 20, 2012, 01:55:01 PM

Although if they would enhance that picture for me maybe it's what I need.

I don't think that's a simple task...

Something Fishy · « **Reply #16 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:42:52 PM »

I've tried a couple of places. My best experience by far was Canvas On Demand. They're constantly running Groupons - google 'national Groupon list' or something like that and you should find one pretty fast. Great customer service and they'll replace it if you don't like it (I've done that).

Try to set up a pro account (http://www.canvasondemand.com/professional/)- you'll get better prices (even while using a Groupon), and your first 16x20 is free (+$15 or so shipping). You must have some sort of photography website to qualify (PM me for a possible workaround).

I've used Adorama too and been very happy, but Canvas On Demand has a nicer final product for cheaper. And I've had bad experience with Artscow and Costco - lousy quality and colors, and it started to flake after a couple of months.

Something Fishy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:45:09 PM »

Also keep in mind that most places won't do it if they suspect copyright infringement and you can't provide proof of ownership, so that may be an issue with the picture at hand.

jj1000 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:49:33 PM »

Quote from: aussiebochur on July 20, 2012, 02:20:00 PM

Did you try the place on Kingston?

I know its not cheap but just to get an idea...

Not yet, I'll go on Monday hopefully

Quote from: Something Fishy on July 21, 2012, 10:45:09 PM

Also keep in mind that most places won't do it if they suspect copyright infringement and you can't provide proof of ownership, so that may be an issue with the picture at hand.

True. Anyone know who the artist is? Kinda hard to make out the name...

JEWDA · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2012, 10:54:07 PM »

I used www.Pictureitoncanvas.com when they had a groupon deal for it. I ordered the 24x30 and it came out stunning and did not lose a bit of quality. I would really recommend it but the full price is quite expensive IMO.