Looking for the perfect canvas print but worried about fading, sagging, or poor-quality materials?
Enjoy museum-quality craftsmanship with this 12" x 8" Ruddy Turnstone premium stretched canvas print. Printed with 12-colour Giclée 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 ruddy turnstone (Arenaria interpres) is a stocky, short-legged shorebird renowned for its distinctive habit of flipping over stones, shells, and seaweed with its sturdy, slightly upturned bill to uncover hidden prey. A highly migratory species, it breeds on the high Arctic tundra of northern Eurasia and North America before travelling vast distances to winter on coastlines across six continents, from rocky shores to sandy beaches.
This serene photograph captures a ruddy turnstone in non-breeding plumage perched alertly on a rugged coastal rock, its mottled brown-and-white feathers providing perfect camouflage against the textured stone. The bird's short orange legs grip the surface firmly, while its dark, slightly upturned bill points forward, and its sharp eye surveys the surroundings with quiet vigilance.
A softly blurred background of turquoise ocean waves and sparkling bokeh highlights creates a dreamy coastal atmosphere, emphasising the bird's compact form and natural habitat.
Warm natural light accentuates the intricate feather patterns and subtle sheen, resulting in a peaceful yet detailed portrait that showcases the turnstone's understated coastal elegance.
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 Giclée 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 | Giclée 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 Giclée 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. |
Ruddy Turnstone sandpiper 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.
Please check out the Delivery & Returns and Free Shipping pages for futher information.There are no reviews for this item yet, but here is just a small selection of what other happy Real World Art customers have to say!
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.
Excellent Print arrived - High Quality - Very professional - Correspondence with Carol was helpful & informative. Would highly recommend Realworldart.
Loved this image of our wedding day and was appropriate for our anniversary too...
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
Thrilled to bits with the picture , better than expected
