Looking for the perfect canvas print but worried about fading, sagging, or poor-quality materials?
Enjoy museum-quality craftsmanship with this 12" x 8" Watchful Blackbird premium stretched canvas print. Printed with 12-colour Giclé technology on finely textured 400gsm artist-grade cotton canvas, it delivers rich colours, sharp detail, and a 100-year colour guarantee.
Hand-stretched over a durable 38mm European kiln-dried knotless pine frame, the image-wrap edge creates a seamless, gallery-style look. Designed to resist warping, sagging, and surface marks, this canvas is ready to hang and built to impress.
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The common blackbird ranks among Britain’s most familiar garden birds, celebrated for its beautiful, melodic song that echoes at dawn and dusk.
The male stands out with its glossy black feathers and striking yellow beak, easily spotted amid hedgerows and woodland margins.
Deeply tied to British gardens, churchyards, and folklore, the blackbird regularly appears in poems and seasonal customs as a constant, year-round companion.
This image shows a male blackbird resting on a worn wooden post, surrounded by thick green leaves.
Gentle natural lighting highlights fine feather textures on the breast and wings, while the bright yellow eye-ring immediately catches the eye. The shallow depth of field keeps the bird sharply defined against the blurred foliage, offering a peaceful, intimate portrait of an iconic garden resident.
A striking wildlife portrait that brings quiet character to a room. The rich black plumage set against fresh green foliage creates strong contrast, making it a refined choice for living spaces, studies or nature-inspired interiors.
Ideal for those who appreciate British garden birds and understated natural detail.
Original photography by Carol Herbert - available only at Real World Art.
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Looking for the perfect canvas print but worried about fading, sagging, or poor-quality materials? This premium stretched canvas print is designed to solve these common frustrations, offering museum-grade quality that lasts a lifetime.
Each custom canvas starts with a 12-colour Giclé print on finely textured 400gsm artist-grade 100% cotton canvas, ensuring every detail is reproduced with outstanding clarity, rich colours, and deep contrast. Unlike cheaper alternatives, these canvases resist fading with a 100-year colour guarantee, so your artwork stays vibrant for decades.
Framed with European kiln-dried knotless pine, the canvas frames are built for strength and durability. A curved profile design minimises contact with the canvas face, preventing unwanted impression marks or surface cracking. Finger-jointed corners provide natural tension, helping to resist warping over time. For larger sizes, discreet wooden wedges are included, ensuring the canvas stays taut and allowing for easy re-stretching in future years if needed.
Each piece is hand-finished by experienced framers, ensuring perfectly smooth, tight folds on every corner. The 38mm deep frame adds a gallery-style presence to your space, while the three edge finish options - black, white, or image wrap - allow you to tailor the look to suit your style.
With effortless elegance and unmatched craftsmanship, these canvases are ready to hang, built to last, and designed to impress. Transform your space with art that stays as stunning as the day you bought it.
| Available Sizes | 12" x 8", 12" x 12", 16" x 16", 18" x 12", 24" x 16" |
| Substrate | Finely textured 400gsm artist-grade 100% cotton canvas. |
| Frame | 38mm finger-jointed European kiln-dried knotless pine. Corner wedges are also included with the larger sized prints. |
| Printing Method | Giclé printing using archival pigment-based inks and specialist inkjet printers. |
| Care Instructions | Handle with Clean, Dry Hands - Oils and dirt from your fingers can mark the surface. Always hold by the frame edges when handling. Avoid Direct Sunlight - Even with high-quality Giclé printing, prolonged exposure to UV rays may cause fading over time. Avoid areas with high humidity, such as bathrooms or kitchens, to prevent warping, discolouration or mould growth. Dust Gently - Use a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a feather duster to remove dust. Avoid wet or abrasive cleaning products. Do Not Press or Scrub - The surface of the canvas is delicate. Never use water, cleaning sprays, or scrubbing motions, as this may damage the print. Store Flat if Not in Use - If storing, keep the canvas in a dry, cool place, laid flat and covered with acid-free tissue to protect it from dust and scratches. |
| Eco Credentials | Printed with water-based inks. Materials sustainably sourced. Vegan-firendly - contains no animal products. Hand-made on demand to prevent wastage. |
Watchful Blackbird blackbird canvas wall art prints are printed to order and usually shipped within 2-5 business days. Please allow a further 2-3 days from the despatch date to receive your item (not including weekends or bank holidays).
Prices shown are inclusive of delivery to Mainland UK & Northern Ireland. Shipping to other available areas calculated at checkout.
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Brilliant customer service from the start with an easy website to navigate. Unfortunately when my order arrived the print was damaged, contacted Carol who sent another out for me straight away and kept me updated along the way. Absolutely fantastic service. Thank you
Brilliant experience and service, we have the Highland Cow framed print, my other half being a lover of cattle and cows and it looks incredible on our picture wall 🂠Thanks Again!!
The absolute perfect image, promptly dispatched, swiftly received. Highly delighted customer. Thank you very much indeed Carol.
Lovely soft cushion and excellent print. Very pleased with it.
Wonderful card that was delivered quickly and exceptional service. Will definitely buy more in the future.
Thank you so very much the mugs are really lovely and you have kept me informed how my order was doing right up to the delivery, your service is 1st class and I will be doing business with you again.
