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"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."
– Excerpt from "Citizen in a Republic" Speech by Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
The folks at Mental Floss will do a way better job than myself of telling you about the history and background of this speech, but I can tell you my history with it, and why I chose to make it into art! I have had the pleasure of working under the leadership and vision of some amazing people. I still remember the time my employer read this part of Theodore Roosevelts speech, and its marked me ever since. I was recently reminded of it, and I was so inspired to make it. One of the things I wanted to achieve in the design is to specifically call out each different portion of this brilliant quote – there is so much to take in, and I hope this helps! I can think of so many people Id love to gift this to, and so the team and I were intentional to bring you this new piece in time for holiday! The piece in the photo is 30x38, Alabaster, and framed in the Gallery Natural. Whether you customize yours to be large like this one or choose an art print, it is sure to make a meaningful impact in whatever space becomes its home. (Oh, and one other cool thing about this piece is thats a replica of Theodore Roosevelts exact signature on it!)
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F.A.Q.s
• Cotton Canvas
• Wooden Stretcher Bars
• Wooden, coated Framing (except the Gallery Blonde, which is raw wood)
• No center stretcher bar
• Sawtooth Hanger
Every Canvas at Lindsay Letters is printed using archival inks and expertly stretched over a solid wood frame.
First, it's so tedious, but measure measure measure! We like to use painters tape to block off the size you're considering, in order to get a true visual of the scale for your space. Adding a frame adds a bit to the overall dimensions, so take note of that as well.
The #1 reason for product exchange inquiries is people wanting a lager size than they ordered. When in doubt, go larger. Even if that means you need to save up longer and delay gratification – it will be worth it!
Kindly note: our suppliers can change frames often and without warning. If you are ordering a canvas to "match" a canvas with a frame ordered previously, please contact us to ensure they will be an exact match.
Your order will be in production for about 5 business days, and then shipped via UPS Ground. You can expect your Classic Canvas within about 2 weeks after your order is placed.
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Yes and no. What you are seeing in the images above is the exact image that gets sent to print for your art. The painting and composition are exactly the same as the painting you will receive. Some things of note, however:
• The color on your monitor most certainly will look different than that of a canvas print. (Technically, that's because screens display colors by emitting light. Conversely, printed materials rely on the reflection of light from the printed ink, which makes colors print darker and less saturated than they appear on screens). Additionally, the lighting in the styled photographs can change the appearance of the art slightly (as it will in your space).
• Lighting has a lot to do with how the color looks in a photo. Our phots are taken in studio and natural light. The best indicator of color will be the non-styled images of the art, because those are the actual art files.
• You may choose a different framing option than the image displayed, and your canvas will come with whatever framing option you select, which may or may not be depicted in the photos.
Kindly note: Our suppliers can change frames often and without warning, and printer calibration can vary slightly from day to day. If you want your art to match perfectly, we suggest ordering the pieces together, at the same time. This ensures that the printer calibration and frames will be perfectly consistent. Contact us with any questions!
Please be aware that we have two different vendors that we use to print our Canvases.
Our Classic Canvases come from one vendor, and our Studio Canvases come from another. They are both great options, but there are subtle differences. (Mainly noticeable in the framing and hanging systems. Studio Collection Canvases have poly frames and no-wire hanging kits. Classic Canvases have wooden frames and sawtooth hangers).
If your order includes a both Classic & Studio Canvases, please note that they will be different. They will be printed, framed and finished with different materials, and ship at different times from different places. They will still look great grouped together on a wall, but it’s something we want you to be aware of. If you want your two canvases to coordinate exactly and you are ordering them framed, make sure you order the same canvas type and same frame style & color. Please contact us with any questions – we are happy to help!☺
Because each art product is custom made just for you, we do not accept preference-based returns. However, your satisfaction is the most important thing to us, so please contact us if you have any concerns.
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