Types of Prints and Frames

Ordering Prints

Images can be purchased as

• Canvas Wrap
• Canvas Wrap in a Floating Frame
• Vivid Aluminum Print

Canvas Wrap:

Museum-quality canvases, which are hand-stretched neatly around a 1.5 inch thick hardwood frame. They come with hanging hardware and are ready to mount. Canvas Wraps do NOT need any additional framing. 

Canvas Wrap in a Floating Frame:

The Canvas Wrap (see above) is now set inside a Floating Frames adding a contemporary look to your canvas. A 1.5” gallery wrap is inset, mounted inside the Floating Frame, leaving a 3/8” space between canvas and frame.

Vivid Aluminum Prints:

Over the years I have tried printing my favorite images on all sorts of mediums: vinyl, metal, paper and canvas. Each has its pros and cons, but for my money, images printed on aluminum are the most spectacular. They have a quality of glowing, almost as if they are backlit.

Vivid Metal Prints pioneered the dye-sublimation on aluminum process in 2003. We remain solely focused and dedicated to this method as we believe it is the ultimate translation of an artist’s vision and the most stunning solution to any empty wall in your home, business, or gallery.

Dye sublimation is a heat-based printing process where solid dyes are turned directly into gas—skipping the liquid stage—and infused into a specially coated aluminum sheet. Under high heat and pressure, the dyes penetrate the surface coating and solidify as they cool, becoming a permanent part of the metal. This creates rich, vibrant images with exceptional durability and a smooth, professional finish that won’t peel, crack, or fade over time.

Frame-to-edge

The frame-to-edge is flush to the very edge of the print creating a classic and timeless look suitable for any type of decor. This frame is 1.25” and is available in black, silver, and pewter.