You cannot be somewhere and not hear about N.F.T. Non-fungible token. In this blog we try to break it down in layman’s terms 1. What is an N.F.T.? 2. The benefits of using an N.F.T 3. How to choose the right N.F.T for your needs 4. How to use an N.F.T correctly 5 FAQs about […]
Graffiti art There are many popular graffiti artists, but some of the most famous include Banksy, street art, and tagging. Graffiti has been around since ancient times and is still popular today. It started as a way for people to communicate without using words and has evolved into an art form. Today, graffiti is used […]
So you want to add some surfboard art to your home? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Surfboard art is a great way to add a touch of personality to your space. Whether you’re looking for something funky and fun, or something more classic and chic, surfboard art is a great option. There are […]
“The circle is the first, the simplest, and most perfect form.” The ancient Greek scholar Proclus spoke those words after discovering the unique symmetrical properties of the humble circle art. I love hearts and stars and diamonds as much as anybody, but even I have to admit he had a point! The smooth curves, perfect symmetry, […]
Large Wall Art: The Design Element That Pulls a Room Together Trying to figure out how to add some style and personality to your lackluster living space, large wall art can be the answer There is an easy and effective way to achieve this. Put away the too-small, too-bland wall art that you have on […]
Did you know that an NFT work recently sold for over $69 million? Yep, that’s for one piece. The NFT space is hot and booming right now, with collectors worldwide interested in acquiring NFT art from prized creators. But if you find yourself confused about this new trend and how it works, we’ve got you covered. Below, we […]
Hanging picture frames can be a challenging task for many people. If you include specialty frames and materials, the job might become so overwhelming that the prints end up collecting dust in a closet rather than being displayed. Don’t be intimidated, though; hanging acrylic photo wall art is easier than you think. How to Measure […]
Artwork is an incredible method to add interest to a room, however, artwork can be stressful. Try to realize when hanging photos to create a flawless wall display and the number of pieces to hang. You can also use composite decking to make your walls more flawless. When hanging photos its almost as important […]
Understanding ICC Profiles in Large Format Digital Printing Remember that trip to the Grand Canyon? You took so many beautiful photos on that trip. Wouldn’t it be nice to hang some of those photos up in your home or office? But your local superstore closed its photo print shop years ago and you don’t want […]
RGB AND CMYK IN THE DIGITAL PRINTING PROCESS Looking to make a digital print from a file on your computer but want to make sure the colors come out right? It can be confusing trying to understand the difference between RGB and CMYK color modes when doing digital printing. Colors may look different on your […]
Transform Your Photos into Custom Abstract Art Creating custom abstract artwork can make a house feel like a home or add a personal touch to the office. Big Acrylic is a leading source of photo printing. We print Acrylic , metal, fabric, and more. However, now we’re pleased to offer customers an exciting new way […]
Scottish Highlands Landscape Photography The Challenge Sometimes we come across photographers who have it factor. We usually have our eyes opened for photography pictures that would look best on the mediums we offer. Unlike maybe photography images sites we stay away from canvas prints and focus on our core offering on different metals and Acrylics. […]
Blush Pink Wall Decor Spring has finally sprung here in Montreal. The threat of another blizzard subsides each new day of above freezing temperatures. Trees are starting to bud. Birds chirp. Truly, the city feels like it’s coming alive. One of the best parts of the beginning of spring is when the colors start to […]
Last week, we talked about all of the new, exciting changes happening at Big Acrylic. But we forgot about one of the most exciting ones! We moved our offices, within the same building, just a newer, brighter space to accommodate our growing team. In our move, we finally decided to hang up some of the […]
Well, winter seems to be coming to a close, and as the buds on the trees start to grow, so, too does our business. We’ve got a lot of exciting updates to share this week: backlit acrylic panels, new team members, a change to our most popular display option, and the list goes on! Hopefully, […]
Fake Spring has finally sprung in Montreal! Fake Spring, yes, because there’s always one more snowfall just to remind us that we can’t control the weather. Here at the Big Acrylic office, we’ve been soaking up that sun and enjoying the wonderful weather. Hopefully all of our customers are able to do the same! This […]
If you’ve been on the internet lately, you’ve probably seen examples of the Mid Century Modern (MCM) style. The post-war style has made a comeback in a big way. Many major furniture retailers are incorporating MCM pieces into their inventory. Pinterest and Instagram flood with apartment inspiration images using the Mid Century style. This week […]
This week’s blog post is a very special one. We have a guest writer this week: Nick Wilson, who will be writing about the awesome blueprint wall art he does over on his website. For more information, follow the links within the post, or contact us for more details! Over at Animal Blueprint Company, the […]
You know how the old saying goes: “March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb.” We begin the month still in the cold grip of winter, but end, hopefully, with some warm sun and the smell of fresh, spring rain. With March starting on the other side of the weekend, I thought, […]
You’ve probably been spending a lot of time indoors lately. More than just indoors, but you’ve probably been stuck, like everyone else, in the same handful of rooms of your home. Groundhog Day was February 2nd, and here on February 19th, I think we can all say it feels the same. But there’s a silver […]
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we’d thought we’d try something a little different from our usual blog posts. We figured we’d give you guys a break from learning all about our products. Instead, you can have a nice, light article to read to pass the time! This week’s blog post is a history […]
It seems fitting to write about winter photography ideas this week with all the snow in New York and Montreal. Even though the road conditions are terrible, and deliveries are delayed, there is still something cozy about watching the snow fall. And, it’s especially fun to go out afterwards for a stroll through the freshly […]
If we lie to ourselves, we can say that spring is just around the corner. Here, in Montreal today, it is a warm, balmy -15 degrees Celsius, or 5 degrees Fahrenheit for our American readers. So, I’m going to go ahead and lie to myself. With spring comes all the promise of warm weather, flowers, […]
Maybe acrylic isn’t your thing. Maybe even metal isn’t your thing. Perhaps your “thing” is something a little more involved, or a little more bohemian. This week’s blog is on photo tapestries. We’re going to answer what a photo tapestry is, and how we can help you create one through our website. Let’s jump right […]
Happy New Year to all of our lovely customers. We’ve been a bit quiet on the blog, unfortunately. But that’s only because we’ve been busy preparing our 2021 year to be the best yet! We hope to offer you the same excellent products and customer service that you have come to love and support. To […]
Here at Big Acrylic, we are VERY busy processing all of your holiday orders. But even business couldn’t stop my excitement of seeing Pantone unveiled their “2021 Pantone Color of the Year.” Each year, Pantone forecasts design trends in fashion, architecture, and graphic design by naming a specific shade they feel sums up the upcoming […]
If you haven’t started shopping for the holiday season yet, trust me, you’re not alone. Every year, millions of North Americans wait until the last second before buying. Fortunately, we’ve been developing some great gift guides these past few weeks to help make your holiday shopping a little bit easier. This week we’re looking at […]
While researching our next holiday gift guide post, I couldn’t believe the difference in the number of searches for “Unique Christmas Gifts for her” compared to “Unique Christmas Gifts for Him.” It’s clearly a good sign that this year we want to treat the ladies right by giving them something special to them. Unique, elegant, […]
There’s snow on the ground! A windchill in the air! The holiday season definitely creeps closer. That’s why we’re putting our “Photo-of-the-Week” posts on pause in exchange for a nifty weekly gift guide. We’re hoping to feature all of the cool gifts that Big Acrylic can help you design! This week, we’re taking a look […]
It’s almost that time of year! Which is hard to believe from being cooped up for the past months. But nevertheless, it’s almost time to begin holiday shopping. With the ongoing pandemic, it’s pretty obvious that the face of holiday shopping changed. Online shopping accounts for nearly 10% of people’s spending now, nearly double what […]
We often receive a ton of questions from customers that aren’t related to our products, but to our services. Especially information about shipping and delivery. We’re hoping that this week’s blog post can clarify some answers for you! Without further ado, here are your questions, and our answers. As we strive for excellence, we want […]
Whether you have a headboard or not, one of the trickiest places to decorate is above the bed. This space is often constrained by a number of things like a bed frame. Or, even more simply, by the fact that you don’t want to knock your head off of the decorations every morning on your […]
This week, a customer called us, flustered. She did not have a large budget, but she wanted to create more than one print. I suggested a few small panels. Her vision, though, was a bit larger than that. I then offered a wonderful solution. Why not create a collage photo print that could fit all […]
As you all know, it’s been a crazy year. Or, at least, the last 8 months have been crazy. The virus changed everything about how we live, and it forced us to adapt. Unlike many industries, which suffered and went under because of the pandemic, we managed to stay afloat by offering our large picture […]
You may have already seen this week’s photo featured on our Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. But, because it was so popular, we thought we should give it its own moment to shine. This week’s photo comes straight from the rock star images hall of fame: an acrylic print of Bob Dylan. My friend’s son got […]
In this week’s blog post, we are going to do a deep dive into our backlit wall art. It is one of the most mesmerizing and creative mediums, and we often get a lot of questions about it. Keep on reading to get some answers! We offer a few different backlit wall art options. But, […]
The new craze I’ve been seeing online is playlist cover art. Customers send an image, a song title and artist. Then, someone prints all three on acrylic, glass, or another medium. I started searching to see who sells these products, and I found that Etsy has a variety of playlist cover art at a reasonable […]
Your wedding day is undoubtedly one of the most memorable of your life. Despite all the time and effort you may have expended planning it, this day often goes by in a blur of happiness, well wishes, and fun. For this reason, photography is one of the most important components. It is vital to go […]
I love Shark Week on T.V. There are few programs more captivating than Why Sharks Attack, Killer Sharks, and Shallow Water Sharks. After tuning in, I can only be in awe at the ocean. It is hard to believe how many deadly, but cool creatures live in the ocean. While I watch from my couch, […]
This week’s photo of the week isn’t so much one photo, but many photos all together on a large gallery photo wall! Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, our client had switched his daily commute to the office to a daily commute down his hallway to his home office. Our client felt the room lacked décor, […]
“I just got home from Vegas, and I want to create an acrylic print from a cellphone photo,” he asked. As with all of our clients, we explained that not all cellphones are the same, and the latest iPhone or Samsung phones will create better results than others. Then, we asked him to send over […]
Fall is upon us! And if you’ve been following our blog and social media pages, then you know that we’ve had a ton of great new products and services recently. As we are entering out 7th month of restrictions due to COVID-19, we have all had to adjust how we live and work. And this […]
If you’ve checked out our blog before, you know we love giving ideas for your next print! From home office spaces, to work office spaces, we’ve got all your walls covered. This time around, however, we wanted to pool together a lot of different resources to help you create some really unique wall decor that’s […]
As you know, each week, Big Acrylic features one customer photo as the “Photo of the Week!” We give a bit of background information on the process of creating the print. Our goal is to exceed customers’ expectations throughout the print-making process. This week, we’re featuring a client who made his canvas artwork to an […]
Every week, we will be featuring a new customer photo on our blog and social media. This week, our photo comes from an awesome urban loft in New York City! The Process of Chic Urban Loft This customer resides in New York City. He was looking for the perfect medium to match his chic, urban […]
Sometimes, too much selection can be a bad thing . For example, when a consumer has many options to choose from. Making a decision becomes anxiety-inducing because consumers worry that they will choose the wrong product. The worries of spending money on something that may not look right might stop the purchase altogether. Here at […]
According to recent polls, fall is the majority of American’s favorite season– 33% of them, to be exact. And why wouldn’t it be? There’s nothing quite like feeling leaves crunch underneath your tall boots while you sip a pumpkin spice latte. There’s something especially aesthetically pleasing about autumn, so it only makes sense that […]
In today’s world of smartphones and digital photography, we get the instant gratification of seeing photos the second they’re snapped. If we don’t like the photo, it’s deleted and taken again (and again) until we like the way it looks. We then can create images on different mediums which can include custom metal prints That’s […]
We’ve been very busy putting together some new offerings. And, we are very excited to unveil one of them: an acrylic photo disc! Now, these “vinyl records” are all acrylic. Using our proven printing methods, we’ve developed a way to print your photos to look like a record. The concept was super fun to design, […]
Have you ever opened a magazine and found yourself in awe of the gorgeous photos between the pages? Or what about that person you follow on Instagram? Ever wonder how they always look so radiant? The reason may be much simpler than you think. These beautiful images are prime examples of golden hour photos. […]
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