Early Days skateboarding has been around for centuries, with records of skateboards being used as early as the 14th century. However, it wasn’t until the early 1900s that skateboarding started to become a popular pastime. The first skateboards were made from pieces of wood attached to roller skate wheels. People would use them to ride […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
It’s always important to take the time to tell your mother how much she means to you. Why shop for flowers or pastel-colored novelties when you could give her something that means a lot to both you and her? The best idea is to get her a personal Mother’s Day gift. A gift that is […]
If you’re on week five (or six?) of practicing social distancing measures, then you might be tired of looking at the same bland spot on your wall. Working from home poses a whole new set of issues like distractions and lack of motivation. That makes it easy to find yourself staring blankly at the wall […]
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? If not, that’s alright, you are in the majority. But for the next question. Did you ever think to decorate your home with quotes from your favorite writers, musicians, or actors? If not, that’s alright too! This week on the Big Acrylic blog, we’re focusing on […]
You heard the groundhog – it’s going to be an early spring. There’s no time like the present to start thinking about the new decor you’ll use to echo the warmer and longer days. Florals and soft pink hues are on trend right now. As are lush botanical or herbal images. It all depends on […]
As a business owner, I know how important it is to make sure that working spaces are vibrant, interesting, and appealing to both employees and clients. A boring beige wall doesn’t stimulate the operations manager, nor does it show creativity to clients or visitors. The easiest way to add a little pep into the steps […]
It’s almost that time of year! Every grocery store is draped in pink and red. Chocolate and cinnamon hearts line the shelves. All in celebration of Valentine’s Day. As ABC reports, florists sell over 250 million roses on February 14th. And lovers of all ages and ranges spend over 5 billion dollars on chocolate and […]
We live in a world saturated with photos. Everyone has hundreds of images saved on our phones that they carry everywhere. We pose in them and share them with family and friends. Who needs to talk when you can share images of your day, vacation, or family dinner? With so much content on our handheld […]
We all have our own tastes. From food to clothes, and even to our relationships with others, we all have something that attracts us. For instance, my friends dragged me to a restaurant that only served spicy food. Which was great for them, but not for me. They were over-the-moon about their spicy meal while […]
Spring is here, and we are thinking about flowers. From wildflowers to curated bouquets, there is no denying that they are a great subject for acrylic photos. If you live somewhere where it is cold in the winter (like we do) then flower photo prints can be a great reminder of the beauty that is […]
You don’t need to travel far to take great landscape photos. The United States is filled with scenic landscapes, and we recommend considering these stunning locations when planning your next adventure. We’ve compiled some of our favorite landscapes from across the US. Each of our photography destinations offers something truly unique. From professional photographers to […]
Redesigning your home is a fun but daunting task. Luckily, we have a few tricks to help you select the perfect acrylic art for your space. Even more fortunately is that we offer a wide selection of interior design art prints that will be sure to match what you need. If you are starting […]
A good portion of our business derives from customers who want to create wall art for their business. Some customers come to us with their own images, but many are looking to source images for their wall art. There are a few things you should know when you are considering a wall art […]
When it comes to design, size doesn’t matter! Wether you are living in an apartment, condo, small home you can maximize your space and make a bold statement with dazzling wall art. Choosing the right wall art for a small space can be overwhelming. We have come up with some helpful tips for you to […]
You notice the brilliance the minute you walk in the room. The light, the depth, the size… feels, somehow, luxurious! You’re unable to take your eyes off of it! It is a magnificent large metal print. You feel inspired. Images printed on metal create a unique and unforgettable visual medium. They offer a thoroughly contemporary look. The feeling is both industrial and […]
Think vibrant colours, bold graphic lines, and the images you see on a daily basis. This is the stuff of Pop Art, the movement that uses product labels, cartoons, celebrities, advertising, and blows them up into art. Art that is inspired by the everyday. The works themselves were innovative, using collage techniques, sculpture, and street art. The […]
Ever wonder what happens to old family photos? Many find their way to estate sales, flea markets and often the garbage bin! The saying goes that one person’s trash is another’s treasure and for many artists discovering that old picture of your Uncle Harry is a real find. A current trend happening in photography is artists who […]
What do these 3 images have in common? They are all versions of computer generated art! We often hear words like exposure, brush stroke, figurative, abstract, landscape in discussions around the visual arts. Turn to the world of computer generated art (a subset of digital art) and you get a whole new vocabulary of pixels, fractals, and algorithms! There are different […]
There are various cool tools to make your acrylic image or metal image more intense. HDR is one that we love to work with here at Big Acrylic HDR stands for High Dynamic range. Photos are taken at different levels of exposure and combined in post production to create various luminous styles and themes. Basically […]
Amazing iPhone Art At heart, we are all artists and if we are not actively making art, we are busy appreciating it. And like an artist, when we walk by a park and the light falls in a certain way, when our food is plated exceptionally, when we want to capture our own amazing reflection, […]
Mixed media combines traditional paint, ink and other art forms to create a work of art. While Walking in the city I came across mixed media wall art which included wallpaper and thick Acrylic. Located in a upscale boutique, hotel this Mural is different and eye catching. The wall is a a huge collage of […]
There has been an increasing demand for Acrylic Triptych and Metal Triptychs recently. Because these usually are very large files, these photos have certain requirements to produce the best results. A triptych is an image split into three different pieces. The pieces can be equal in size or vary in size. We can produce Triptychs […]
There’s no time like the summer to roam the city with camera in hand. See, art is all around us, from the architecture of the downtown core, to kids eating ice cream on a hot, muggy day. Our world is photogenic. Especially the walls and alleys lined with urban graffiti art. Graffiti fascinates me. The […]
The Challenge We received a call a few months ago about from a customer who wanted to create acrylic wall prints using photos he had taken of a collection of flowers he had. His vision was to create 160 images from flowers to create a mosaic design on his stairway wall. He determined that he […]
Recently we have received emails and phone call concerning photo splits, or Acrylic group photos. Designers and decorators have told us they are available at many canvas websites and should be added to our product line. What is a photo split Taking a photo and making a group collection out of them. There could be […]
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