And what better way to celebrate the world than by hanging up some relevant art, or giving some as a thoughtful, stylish gift? Our canvas prints are made to last, so you'll be helping the planet by purchasing something that won't need to be replaced in five years! (Our canvases can last up to 100 years if properly cared for.)

At KeenART Media, we are proud to do our part for the earth. We print samples on leftover paper, use the final bits of ink on art projects, recycle all paper, and make smart cuts (that means cutting frame moulding and cardboard for boxes in the most logical way, that allows for the leftovers to be used for another project)!

To get you in the Earth Day spirit, here's a bit of that iconic song by Canadian singer Joni Mitchell, "Big Yellow Taxi":

They paved paradise 
And put up a parking lot 
With a pink hotel, a boutique 
And a swinging hot spot 

Don't it always seem to go 
That you don't know what you've got 
Till it's gone 
They paved paradise 
And put up a parking lot

They took all the trees 
Put 'em in a tree museum 
And they charged the people 
A dollar and a half just to see 'em 

PICKING THE PERFECT GIFT

Recognize the great outdoors with your Earth Day canvas print. You've got your topic decided, but it's important to consider the recipient's personal style when choosing your gift. Here's some tips:

• Snoop around their house. Not into drawers and closets, but try to get a feel for the lucky person's decorating scheme. If they like delicate wallpapers and pastels, play to this theme and present them with a beautiful rainbow or a lovely close up of a flower. If they're more into bold colors and patterns, a vivid sunset sky or a view of Earth from space could be just the thing.

• Bring up home decor-related conversations, and then listen. Does she mention an area she wishes was better decorated? Does he tell you about a color scheme he's planning? If a blank wall is a subject of despair, try to sneak a measurement so you can order an artwork of the perfect size.

• If you're unable to browse yourself, make use of your own knowledge or chat with other people who know them. What hobbies do they enjoy? Opt for a stunning mountani vista for the avid mountain climber, a sea-blue flax field for a gardener, or a beautiful European landscape for the serious traveller.

• Once you've settled on the image, consider the presentation. Do they already have a number of canvases hanging in the home? If so, you might choose to stick with that display, or pick out one of our beautiful canvas floater frame to accentuate the picture.

• If you don't have access to the perfect image, or for any other reason you're unable to select a canvas print or frame, why not let them pick their own, on you! We offer Gift Certificates in custom denominations. We can send the recipient the code via email, or print a physical certificate and mail it straight to them!

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HISTORY OF EARTH DAY

More than 20,000 elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools took part in the first Earth Day, as well as hundreds of communities around the U.S. Today, it is believed to be the largest secular holiday, and is celebrated by more than 1 billion people around the world.

Environmental groups and regular people alike take time on April 22nd to raise awareness and support for environmental issues plaguing the planet. There are a number of other annual events related to protecting the earth, including:

• Arbor Day (established in 1805!)
• Earth Hour (On the last Sunday in March, electricity is turned off from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm)
• World Water Day (Held March 22nd)
• International Day of Forests (Celebrated March 21st since 2012, established by the UN)
• World Environment Day (Celebrated June 5th since 1972; established by the UN)