West Coast Watercolor Art Feature

The outdoors are a wonderful source of artistic inspiration, especially during the summer. The West Coast in particular is known for its vast variety of beauty, spanning icy-blue mountain peaks, deep lush forests and stretches of sand by a crystal-blue sea. Below are some of our favorite West Coast artists who specialize in watercolors or coastal features:



Watercolors by Carol Evans

Carol Evans is an artist whose work features the majestic views of British Columbia. Her art has been featured in galleries in Vancouver, Victoria, Gabriola Island, Salt Spring Island and in Nanaimo. Her applications of gradual washes of watercolor create an ethereal realistic result, capturing the lingering damp and fogginess that is known on the West Coast shore.

Coastal Prezence

Coastal Prezence is a family-run company artists in Victoria, B.C, specializing in pressed seaweed art. Unlike pressing flowers, seaweed is notoriously hard to work with, and to correctly dry and preserve them is an extremely labor-heavy process. That makes their delicacy all the more beautiful when laid, pressed and framed as they are. With time, the natural seaweed colors also begin to change... a truly captivating piece of West Coast art, in live-time.

Sue Coleman

If you've ever visited B.C, you would have definitely seen some of Sue Coleman's artwork during your trip. Painting from her studio in Cowichan Bay on Vancouver Island, Coleman's work is especially known for her interpretation of Northwest Coast First Nations' spirit animals in watercolor. 

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When it comes to preserving watercolor or water-based pieces, it is important to choose the right quality of materials. Backing boards and matboards should be acid-free, and the paper should never press against the glass of the frame, or else it won't breathe. Aluminum metal frames are also chemically neutral and resistant to rust, corroding or decay, and thus are perfect for archiving and preserving purposes. Check out our full collection here!

At CanadaOnCanvas, we have all the materials and expertise to help you preserve your delicate art pieces for years to come. Give us a call today!

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Boosting the Value of Your Home...with Art!

Whether you’re up-sizing, downsizing, or in need of a change, selling your home can be a tricky business. But, research shows that a well-dressed, organized home can be a huge factor in how much and how fast your house gets sold for. And what better way to show potential buyers the potential of the new house than with art?

1. Feature art that is open, inviting, non-specific and easy to relate to.

One of the first things a real estate agent may say to you when preparing your house for a showing is to “depersonalize” the space. This is so that the potential buyers focus on the qualities of the house, rather than a family vacation photo. However, hanging artwork such as Abstract art and Landscapes on canvas are a great way to strike a balance between both extremes: their feature can brighten or compliment the space, while remaining depersonalized enough for everyone to relate to.

2. Re-purpose something you already have.

Another way to quickly add some art to your home is to use what you already have. Take maps, for example. Maps are all the rage right now, and are inexpensive to purchase or print if you don’t have one already. Just stick it in a shiny moulding or a frame with personality and boom: instant art piece for a family room, den or office.

3. Show off your geek.

It’s now become more and more common for everyone to have a geeky side to them, whether it be gaming, movies, a tv series or comics. Display your prized artworks, whether it be fanart, an autographed print, or a large format poster. Plaque-mounted movie posters are an especially popular thing to do, which gives your home a bit of off-beat, subversive sophistication.

At KeenArt, we can help you dress up your home in the best way possible. Have a landscape photo from your travels? We can print it on canvas for you. Have a personal abstract piece you’d like to have enlarged? We can scan it in, digitize it, and help you print it at the size you need. Got a signed print from your favorite actor? We can help preserve it by framing it, or sealing it on on a plaquewith bevelled edges. The choices are wide and nearly limitless! Give us a call or email today, we’d be happy to help on any project, big or small.

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KeenArt Media is an online fine art printing and framing company, specializing in canvas, archival and photographic prints and reproductions. We are proud to serve and support artists from all over Canada. 

KeenART Media Ltd. www.CanadaOnCanvas.com

Toll Free: 1-888-533-6278 (KeenART)

Working hours: Pacific Standard Time

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Friday