How to Re-stretch a Canvas Art Painting Most paintings larger than 3 feet are shipped rolled-up. The reason they are shipped this way is two-fold: 1) It is the safest way to ship large paintings. Rolling them up makes them less susceptible to damage from the shippers. 2) It is the most economical way to ship large paintings. If a painting is over 4 feet, to ship stretched a wood crate has to be made to protect the painting. Because of the weight and size of the crate it needs to be shipped...

"Today we’d like to introduce you to Danny Byl. Danny, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? My Story: From Dentistry to the White House: My obsession began in 1989 with a simple trip to an art store for oil paints and canvas boards. The moment I finished my first painting—which I still keep today—I knew I was an artist. However, my reality at the time looked quite different: I was a practicing dentist with a wife, two small...