







Tolkien and His Pipe Canvas Wall Art
I am thrilled to offer reproductions of two paintings created by artist Joni Lay of Lay Baby Lay!
For about a decade, Joni has been a huge source of inspiration for me. She is a graphic designer, stylist and artist who specializes in making creative spaces that honor the rhythms, values, and joys of her family and I am endlessly delighted by her use of playful design elements, mix of old and new, juxtaposition and out-of-the-box thinking. Thank you, Joni, for allowing me to offer these beautiful paintings!
“Books and reading are a big part of our family culture, and when we were working on our basement space, I wanted some moody portraits of two of our favorite authors who have influenced us greatly, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. Situated on moody green backgrounds and smoking their beloved pipes, these gentlemen work great as a pair or on their own.” - Joni Lay
stylist's note: the styled images are 16x20 canvases, framed in Gallery Aged Brass
+ You can follow Joni on Instagram @laybabylay and at her website, LayBabyLay.com
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Modern Gold Frame

Beveled Gold Frame

Beveled Walnut Frame

Modern Black Frame

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Modern White Frame

Modern Natural Frame

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Beveled Walnut Frame

Modern Black Frame

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STUDIO CANVAS
F.A.Q.s
Our Studio Canvases are printed on a poly-cotton canvas blend and finished with our beloved canvas hanging kits. If you choose a frame, the frames for our Studio Canvases are made of poly for a smooth, consistent finish. Every Canvas at Lindsay Letters is printed using archival inks and expertly stretched over wood stretcher bars.
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.
We believe that if you love it, it's the right choice! Art was never intended to "match" – it was intended to help you feel, celebrate, or document something. However, we understand wanting to make the right choice for your investment. If you're struggling with making a choice, contact us with a quick photo of your space and we'd be delighted to help! Contact us.
Your order will be shipped via UPS Ground about 5 business days after placing your order. (Add few more days during peak times). You can expect your Studio Canvas about 2 weeks after your order is placed.
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.
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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