Why Upgrading Your Canvas is Worth It
Why Medium and Large Canvases Make a Major Difference for Your Next Paint Night
When you walk into Stroke of Genius for a class or private event, you’re handed a canvas and a drink and told, “Let’s paint!” But did you know you can upgrade to a larger canvas — and it might actually make your experience better?
Our standard canvas is included with every class, but we also offer:
Medium canvas for just $5 more
Large canvas for only $10 more
You might think the standard size is “good enough,” and it totally is — but hear us out. There are a few very real reasons why going bigger isn’t just a splurge... it’s actually a smart move.
🎨 1. More Room = More Creative Freedom
A bigger canvas gives you space to breathe — literally. You’ll have more room to blend skies, layer trees, shape flowers, or add those extra details that really make your painting pop.
Feeling creative or want to tweak a few elements of the original? Larger canvases make experimenting easier, less cramped, and way more forgiving.
✏️ 2. Easier to Paint, Especially for Beginners
Believe it or not, small canvases are actually harder to paint on. That’s because you’re trying to squeeze fine details into tight spaces — which can be tricky (and frustrating) with a standard-sized brush.
With a medium or large canvas, you can “blow up” small sections of the painting, making it easier to follow along with our instruction. You won’t have to shrink anything down or adjust proportions — just copy what you see and go with the flow.
🖼️ 3. It Looks Better on Your Wall
If you’re planning to hang your masterpiece at home (or gift it), a larger canvas has more presence. It fills wall space better, looks more like “real” art, and gives a much more grand, finished feel to your work — even if you’re a total beginner.
Let’s be real: your creation deserves a canvas that makes it stand out. Don’t hide it on a little square next to your thermostat — give it room to shine.
🖌️ 4. All of Our Sample Paintings Are Medium-Sized
Every painting we demonstrate in class is done on our medium-sized canvas. That means if you’re using a smaller one, you’re automatically shrinking down the design — often without realizing it. That makes it harder to copy shapes, lines, and spacing accurately.
When you match the sample size, you’ll find it way easier to follow along, sketch, and build each layer of the painting. Everything lines up just like it does on the wall in front of you.
💡 So, Should You Upgrade?
If you:
Want to make painting easier
Want more space to express yourself
Plan to hang your art at home
Or just want your piece to look more polished and professional...
Then yes, upgrading your canvas is absolutely worth it. And at just $5 or $10 more, it’s one of the simplest ways to elevate your experience without committing to anything extra.
Next time you sign up for a class or private party, just let us know you want the medium or large canvas. We’ll take care of the rest — and we promise, your masterpiece will thank you for it.