How to Print Pet Portraits on Canvas With BeFunky
Creating a custom canvas print to use as wall art might sound complicated, especially if you don’t have much artistic experience – but with BeFunky, it’s a simple, seamless process from start to finish. Easy-to-use features – including the AI Background Remover, one-click Artsy Effects, and the intuitive Text tool – allow you to create a pet portrait in just a few clicks. And with an easy printing solution built right in, a canvas print of the finished design can be ordered to your door in a matter of minutes.
In this article, we’ll show you just how easy it is to create and print a custom pet portrait. This method can be used to design and order canvas prints of any photo or design project, which make for great home decor as well as thoughtful handmade gifts. We’ll also take a look at how to utilize a pet portrait beyond just prints!
Why Print With BeFunky?
We know that printing custom projects can be a hassle – not to mention expensive. But when creating with BeFunky, it’s easy to satisfy all of your printing needs from one place:
- Convenience: Print directly from BeFunky’s Save menu.
- Versatility: Print on multiple products including mugs, coasters, cards, and shirts.
- Accuracy: Preview designs with convenient mockups that showcase size and texture.
- Affordability: Print high-quality products at a lower cost by creating your own designs.
Printing on Paper vs. Canvas
Printing on paper might be cheaper at the outset than printing on canvas, but there are a few reasons you may prefer to print a pet portrait or other wall art design on canvas. Canvas provides a natural texture that replicates the look of a painting, providing a high-quality feeling worthy of any gallery wall. Canvas prints don’t need glass frames like paper prints do, and are also significantly more durable, helping to offset the upfront cost.
Printing on paper is better for modern designs and highly intricate art, since fine details can get lost to texture. And in general, paper is a versatile option for many printing needs. But for high-quality archival art and designs that replicate the look of a painting, like pet portraits, canvas is a perfect elevated choice.
How to Create a Canvas Print of a Pet Portrait
First, head on over to the Graphic Designer and follow this tutorial to create a custom photo-to-art pet portrait that’s worthy of hanging on any wall. From there, you’re just a few clicks away from printing the design on a beautiful textured canvas. Note that you can open the Print menu from any app section, no matter what project you’re working on.
Step 1: Send Pet Portrait to Zazzle
When creating your pet portrait, make sure to leave extra negative space at the margins of the design, since the canvas will be stretched over a wooden frame. During the final step, click Print Products at the bottom of the Save menu to seamlessly send your finished design to Zazzle – our integrated printing partner.
Once Zazzle has loaded the pet portrait, you’ll be able to preview it on a wide range of products, including stretched canvas. The cotton canvas texture pairs perfectly with the Oil Painting GFX effect used in this portrait.
Step 2: Personalize Canvas
If you’d like to make any adjustments to the design size and placement, click Personalize This Design.
Here, if necessary, adjust the size and placement of the image until it fits the canvas perfectly. Use the Preview button in the upper right corner to double check your work.
Step 3: Place Your Order
Finally, pick your canvas size and thickness. Zazzle also offers custom framing – use a frame if you want to help the pet portrait stand out against the wall or are looking for an even more professional touch.
After reviewing the final design and printing options, just add the product to your cart and check out. Your custom pet portrait will be printed on high-quality canvas and delivered directly to your door!
And here's our final product – a professional pet portrait designed and ordered in a matter of minutes!
The textured canvas will bring out the existing texture of the Artsy effect used for the pet portrait, effectively recreating the look of a hand-painted work of art.
More Products to Print for Your Pet Portrait
While these make for great home decor, you’re not limited to printing a pet portrait on paper or canvas. Here are a few more creative ways to use BeFunky’s Zazzle integration to create unique gifts and practical goods with your furry friend’s face on them:
Greeting Cards
Wish a loved one happy birthday, happy holidays, or even just say thank you with a thoughtful pet portrait greeting card. Vintage Comic GFX and Pop Comic GFX lend themselves particularly well to cards and postcards. Don’t forget to customize the text to make it more personal.
Custom T-Shirts
Create matching T-shirts for the whole family, give a friend a special gift, or make a unique shirt just for yourself. Consider layering the text in front of your pet portrait rather than above it for more of a classic T-shirt design, or adding graphics for even more flair.
Coaster Packs
These coasters, which come in packs of six, are as practical as they are cute. Vector Painting GFX and Watercolor GFX effects are great for textured, colorful results. Leave out the text for a cleaner design, or use the Curved Text tool to align with the circular shape. Follow this tutorial to create the perfect custom coaster without any awkward cropping.
Create High-Quality Canvas Prints Today
Canvas is the ideal medium for pet portraits and other projects that use realistic Artsy effects – the final result will look handmade! With professional-level design software and seamless online printing integration, BeFunky makes it easy to create custom canvas prints and other unique products in minutes. Create and print your own design on canvas today!
