If you’re like me, you’re thrilled with the digital revolution. I can take a bunch of photos, delete them at will and then start all over again. This gives me more room to experiment. I can take a look at the photo immediately (instead of waiting for film to be developed) and decide whether I should make some lighting changes, etc. I can send them to friends around the world with a click of a button. I can take crystal clear pictures with an average camera that are almost pro-like.

Occasionally (and this is why I like My Pop Art so much) these photos are a little too clear for me. My gosh, when I took my first self-portrait with my new digital camera, I was shocked by the accuracy. It showed flaws I haven’t even seen in the mirror! Not fair! But My Pop Art has this great “Photo on Canvas” feature.

When I took a photo of my friend after a successful performance, glowing, proud and radiant, I sent it to My Pop Art and they made it into the nicest piece of work on canvas. It kind of softened that “all too clear” digital feel. It also felt more artistic somehow, something my art friend would surely appreciate. She was thrilled of course, and it now holds a place right over her desk.
So yes, digital is great but canvas still feels richer and deeper in my opinion. Choose the right photo and watch how well you can translate your digital shot to canvas. It makes a great gift because its unlike anything else, unless you’re the type who paints on canvas for hours at a time!