ABOUT
"My passion for this business began with providing high quality digital reproduction of artists' work. I often heard artists say that they had prints done but weren't really happy with them. So now I endeavour to create prints that are worthy of the artist's time and talent, providing them with another revenue stream that doesn't devalue their work. I find it very satisfying when artists are thrilled by the quality of the prints we run as a result of the digital labour of love we've done to recreate their artwork."
-- Alan Bagshaw, Owner
Canvas Plus is located in the heart of Ladysmith, on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC. The Island is home to literally thousands of artists and professional photographers. We provide printing services to a growing list of these local customers, as well as a large amount of customers we ship to across Canada and the USA.
In 2004 Alan Bagshaw founded Digital Art Reproductions, providing art reproduction services to local artists in Victoria, BC. In 2011 Alan recognized that professional photographers needed access to high-quality large-format printing, so CanvasPlus.ca was launched in early 2012. We recognize our core market is fine artists and professional photographers, who appreciate the quality and service provided by Canvas Plus.
Come visit our workspace and retail gallery at 428 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC. We're located across from Pharmasave.
TESTIMONIALS
"Cheers guys! Unreal job printing this one. Not a single flaw!"
Eric Thiessen Photography, Victoria, BC
"I just wanted to thank you for the last order I had done. The quality is out of this world! Everything was tight as a drum, and it felt super sturdy! I'm really glad I found you guys!"
James Sneddon, Tofino, BC
"I was extremely pleased with the canvas you created from my photo. The colours were vibrant and the detail surpassed my expectations. I also appreciated the time that you took with me, prior to printing, to help me get just the effects that I wanted from the photo. I will certainly recommend your company to my friends and I know where to go when I need another canvas printing. Thanks again!"
Tony Coley, Black Creek, BC
"I just opened the package, and I've gotta say "my jaw is on the floor". You did such a great job on this print. I'm amazed at how good it looks. You've got a customer forever!"
Neil Walton Photography, Yellowknife, YT
"Got some prints from Canvas Plus of my older work and attached them to little cradle boards. I love them!"
Nicoline Mann, Nanaimo, BC
"Huge thanks to Alan at Canvas Plus! This print is flawless!"
Peter Klopper Photography, Ladysmith, BC
"I just wanted to let you know that I received my canvas and I am thrilled at how it turned out. It looks great up on my wall!"
Kim Hammerich, Nelson, BC
"Just received my canvas and it is GORGEOUS!!!! I am absolutely thrilled with the results!!! Thank you!!! I am putting together some more images for you!"
Aimee Grenier, Athabasca, AB