The Canvas Works makes beautiful canvas and framed prints from your photos.

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The Canvas Works Was Founded in 2007 by Patrick Ryan

I’m often asked how and why I set up The Canvas Works. After graduating with Honors from Trinity School of Law, I went into the advertising industry but by 2006 I’d had enough of the rat race and moved to the Ibizian countryside with my now wife, Lynne. We developed the business out there and moved back to Ireland in late 2007 where we settled in Kinsale, County Cork.

We're proud to be going stronger than ever in 2025.

Although we’re small, we invest heavily in our website to deliver an on-line experience that matches or surpasses the big international players. Supporting an Irish online canvas printing business should never mean settling for less. I believe our canvas prints and framed prints match or surpass our international competitors but we also offfer a level of personal service they simply cannot provide.

  • I couldn’t be happier with the stunning fine art framed print I received from Canvasworks! The colors were rich and true to my original image, and the quality of the frame was absolutely flawless - elegant, sturdy, and beautifully finished.Exceptional craftsmanship and fantastic service - I’ll definitely be ordering again!
    Isabela D, ordered a framed print. Feb '25.

Need a Helping Hand With Your Canvas Print?

We are very focused on providing a high level of personal customer service you will not find anywhere else. For canvas print help, call us on (01)5242419 or (021) 4773239. Get more help with your canvas print via our FAQs and our blog or book a free 30 minute consultation with Patrick.

Products FAQ
  • What are your print sizes for canvas prints and framed prints?

    All of our sizes for the travel posters relate to the image area rather than the total size. This means that for framed prints or print only on either satin lustre or fine art paper, the total paper size will be bigger to allow for the border or mat.

    Canvas prints are different because there is no border or mat surrounding the image so the sizes there equate to the full size of the canvas.

    Image Size, Paper Size and Wall Size
    A 15x20cm image size comes printed on a 20x25cm print and has a total wall size of 24x29cm. (In imperial sizes, this equates to a typical 8x10" frame)

    A 20x30cm imagee sizes comes printed as a 30x40cm print and has a total wall size of 34x44cm. (In imerial sizes, this equates to a 12x16" frame)

    A 30x45cm image comes printed as a 40x55cm print and has a total wall size of 44x59cm. (In imperial sizes, this equates to a 16x24" frame)

    A 40x60cm image size comes printed as a 50x70cm print and has a total wall size of 54x70cm. (In imerrial sizes, this equates to a 20x28" frame)

  • What materials do you use for canvas and framed printing?

    We print with the Epson Surecolor P9000 series of printers. These wide format fine art printers use Epson’s Ultra Chrome HDX 10 colour ink set for superior light fastness and a wide colour gamut.

    Our Satin Lustre Photo Paper is a beautiful 250gsm photo paper that is perfect for every kind of photo printing in either colour or black and white. This paper has some optical brightening agents to give it a nice crisp white finish. As a satin paper, it does not have a noticeable shine but nor is it entirely flat - a good middle ground.

    Our Fine Art Paper is a heavier 360gsm paper with a little more texture and a matt finish. This paper is perfect for art reproductions and special occasion photo printing such as wedding images or studio portraiture.

    Our Picture Frames are made from real wood and come in a limed white or black. The moulding is approximately 2cm wide at the face. Our frames are beautifully finished on the back with tape and hanging brackets. Our glazing is shatter-proof acrylic - we do not use glass for safety purposes and for trouble free shipping.

    Our Canvas Frames are made from kiln-dried pine and come from sustainable sources in the Baltic States. We use two profile depths. The 20x30cm and 30x45cm sizes come stretched on a 2cm deep profile, while the 40x60cm size is finished on our premium 40mm deep frame.

  • What are your wood photo block sizes?

    You can order a wood photo block in square, landscape/portrait or panoramic.

    Landscape/Portrait
    40x30cm
    60x40cm

    Square
    20x20cm
    30x30cm
    40x40cm

    Panoramic
    60x30cm
    80x40cm
    90x30cm

  • How do I hang my wood photo block?

    Our wooden photo blocks have a built-in hanging system on the reverse. Simply insert a screw (or two depending on size) into the wall and then slide the wood mount onto the screw. Your wood photo block will sit flush against the wall.

  • How do I care for my canvas print?

    Our canvas prints are designed to me very low maintenance. You will only need to lightly dust it from time to time. Use a dry, light feather duster.

  • Do you use glass in your framed prints?

    We use a shatter proof acrylic type glaze with our framed prints. Regular picture glass is unsafe to work with, adds to the weight for shipping and breaks too easily in transit. Our shatter proof glaze is much safer and easier to ship.

  • How do I hang my framed print?

    All our framed prints come with robust hanging brackets on the reverse. Simply insert an appropriate picture hook into your wall and position the bracket onto the hook.

  • Will you check my file quality before printing it?

    Yes. If you’re unsure about your file’s quality, email it to us for a quick assessment. We ensure only high-quality prints are produced and will contact you if your file requires adjustment.

  • I have more questions about your prints. How do I get in touch?

    You can email us at info@thecanvasworks.ie or you can call us on (01) 5242419 or (021) 4773239. You can also live chat with us during business hours.

  • A wonderful experience! Our order was processed and despatched very quickly. Quality of my print and frame was fantastic, my mum was delighted with her present. 🥰
    Gemma O, ordered a framed print. April '25.
Lead Times FAQ
  • What are your canvas print and framed print lead times?

    All of our lead times are based on the number of days your order will take to despatch from our gallery in Kinsale.

    We do not include transit time in any of our lead times as this is beyond our control and will vary greatly depending on your location.

    Standard Despatch (Free)
    7-9 Days Excluding Transit

    Faster Despatch (€15)
    4-6 Days Excluding Transit

    Express Despatch (€50)
    2-3 Days Excluding Transit

    By paying for a faster or express despatch, you are paying to move through our production queue more quickly. You can select your preferred despatch level at checkout.

    Once again, please note - transit time is beyond our control and is not included in any lead time. We cannot guarantee a delivery by a particular date.

  • I have a hard deadline for my print. Can you guarantee delivery?

    No. Unfortunately we are unable to ever guarantee delivery by a particular date and this includes birthdays and Christmas. Please ensure you order with lots of time to spare to cope with unexpected delays in the postal system.

  • I need an urgent print? Can you do a fast turnaround?

    Yes. All our prints are delivered free of charge in Ireland and are available for express despatch if you need them in a hurry. We also offer very affordable worldwide shipping.

  • Can I collect my photo printing order from Kinsale?

    Yes, collection is available for all products and can be selected at checkout. Please note, this does not change the lead time.

  • I am so so delighted with the print. The colours are spot on and the quality is wonderful. It was very safely and securely packaged so it arrived in perfect condition.
    Eileen K, ordred a framed print. March '25.
Pricing FAQ
  • Do you have a price list

    We don't maintain a price list independent of our website. You'll find all the prices for our products on the site or you can drop us a line.

  • Do you offer trade discounts for photographers or artists?

    As we are a B2C business, currently, we do not offer trade or wholesale pricing but recommend subscribing to our newsletter for exclusive deals of up to 20% off your order. All our prices are VAT inclusive so if you are VAT registered we can provide a VAT receipt.

  • Do you offer free delivery of canvas prints and framed prints in Ireland?

    Yes, all orders for delivery in Ireland get free delivery based on our standard despatch lead time which is 7-9 days.
    However, if you need your order urgently, you can select a faster or express lead time which can be paid for.

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