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Where do the images come from?
They are all produced from photographs taken by James Clay over the past 25 years. They are all “as found”. By that I mean I do not arrange or stage the photographs, and very rarely do I make any post photographic adjustments to the images. Occasionally it will be necessary to adjust the brightness or contrast prior to printing to get the correct, as seen colour onto the canvas. I use Nikon and Canon camera equipment.
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How are the canvases produced?
The images are supplied to a professional digital printing company who produce the prints to order. They use industry leading wide format printing equipment, with UV pigmented ink. The canvas is all pH neutral “archival media” artists quality. The print is laminated after printing which gives a protective layer over the image.
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Can I order any size I like?
Most of my photographs were taken with a view to being a specific size. Some are taken on early digital equipment which means original file size is limited, which limits the maximum size I can print without losing quality. For commissioned images I can produce to a maximum of 60 x 40 inches, (1500 x 1000mm).
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Will my canvas look the same as the image on your website?
No, it will look much better! Your screen quality combined with the low resolution display in the galleries give a blurred and flat feel to the images. They look much sharper, brighter and colourful once printed. Occasionally the image has to be cropped, or the proportions altered, to fit onto a specific size frame.
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How are your canvases supplied?
They are normally stretched onto a wooden frame, and “gallery wrapped”, which means the image curves round the edges to the rear. This gives a pleasing, almost 3D effect.
I can send the final image unstretched and rolled if that’s what you’d prefer. You can then choose to get it stretched to your own requirements locally. Just let me know at time of ordering.
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How deep are your frames?
I vary the depth of the frame depending on the size of the image.
Up to 14 x 20 - 1 inch depth.
Up to 20 x 30 - 2 inch depth.
Up to 40 x 60 - 2.5 inch depth.
Contact me if you have a specific requirement.
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How much is delivery?
Smaller canvases (up to 14 x 18 inches) are usually sent in the post. Postage and Packing adds £8 to the overall cost. Larger canvases are either delivered by Parcelforce, courier or by me! Please contact me for additional cost.
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How long will it take to get to me?
I endeavour to get all canvases to my customers as quickly as possible, but they are generally produced to order. (I hold a small stock of my more popular images which I can get to you in 3 days!) . Please allow 14-21 days. I try to contact each customer with a due date when I receive the order.
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Do you supply overseas?
Yes, but we would need to make special arrangements. I would let you know any extra delivery costs upon receipt of order.
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How do I pay?
A full online shopping facility is now operational on the SHOP page. I accept most types of credit and debit cards.
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How do I care for my canvas?
Once hung your canvas won’t need any particular care, except a gentle dust every now and again. Do not use spray polish, or any detergent cleaners. If the surface becomes soiled, use only a damp cloth, and avoid rubbing heavily on one spot.
The colours are UV resistant, and being laminated also helps, but you should avoid hanging your canvas on a wall that gets continuous direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will eventually have gradual adverse effect on the image. You should also try to avoid rooms that are damp, or have extreme temperatures, both high and low, as this may cause the frame to warp.
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Can I supply you with one of my pictures to be printed onto canvas?
Currently I only produce canvases from my own collection of images.
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If you have any other questions please CONTACT
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