CANVALY™ — Frequently Asked Questions (2026)

Everything you need to understand our artworks, editions, licensing, and creative standards.

Welcome to the CANVALY™ FAQ. This page explains how our digitally-native fine art is created, licensed, delivered, and experienced—clearly and transparently.

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🖼️ About CANVALY & Our Art

What is CANVALY™?

CANVALY™ is a digitally-native fine art studio creating edition-controlled artworks designed for physical spaces.

Our work is created digitally, refined through professional color calibration and curatorial discipline, and prepared for gallery-grade physical presentation in modern interiors.

CANVALY exists for collectors, designers, and brands seeking presence, restraint, and permanence—not disposable decor.

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Are CANVALY artworks physical prints?

CANVALY artworks are delivered as high-resolution digital files.

This allows collectors and partners to:

• Print locally or through premium print labs
• Select materials, framing, and scale intentionally
• Maintain long-term flexibility without sacrificing quality

Physical printing is part of the CANVALY ecosystem—but production remains controlled, intentional, and collector-led.

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Is CANVALY artwork considered fine art?

Yes.

CANVALY artworks are human-directed, gallery-grade digital fine art, refined to museum-level print standards.

They are:

• Not stock imagery
• Not mass-produced decor
• Not unlimited or automated output

Each piece is curated, edition-planned, and prepared for physical presence.

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🎨 Creation, Tools & Artistic Direction

Does CANVALY use AI?

Yes—as a tool, not an author.

AI supports exploration and texture development, while human creative direction governs all artistic decisions.

Every CANVALY artwork is:

• Conceptually directed by a human artist
• Composed with intentional structure and emotional clarity

• Professionally refined, color-graded, and curated

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What does “human-directed, AI-assisted” mean?

It means:

• AI does not decide subject, meaning, or final composition
• Human authorship leads every stage
• Tools support vision—not replace it

This approach reflects contemporary fine art practice, just as photography and digital illustration once did.

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Is AI-assisted art considered real art?

Yes.

Art is defined by intent, authorship, composition, and emotional resonance—not by the tools used.

CANVALY treats AI as one medium within a broader, disciplined artistic system.

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Is CANVALY artwork ethically produced?

Yes.

CANVALY follows strict creative and ethical standards:

• Human authorship is required
• No copyrighted works are replicated
• No datasets are used to imitate identifiable artists
• Licensed tools and responsible practices are used

All artworks are original and created specifically for CANVALY.

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📁 Files, Formats & Print Quality

What file formats are included?

Depending on the license or collection, files may include:

• PNG (300 DPI, print-ready)
• JPG (preview / reference)
• TIFF (master files in higher-tier licenses)

All files are professionally optimized for large-format printing.

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What sizes and aspect ratios are included?

Most artworks include multiple ratios, such as:

• 2:3
• 3:4
• 4:5
• 5:7
• 1:1

Files support large-scale printing (often 36" and beyond), depending on the edition and license.

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Delivery, Downloads & Printing

How do I receive my artwork?

After purchase, you receive instant access to a secure download folder containing:

• All included files and ratios
• Clear naming and organization
• The CANVALY™ Print Guide

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How should I print my artwork?

We recommend:

• Professional fine art print labs
• Local print shops experienced with large-format work

Home printing is possible if your equipment supports professional resolution.

Each purchase includes guidance to ensure accurate color and material results.

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Licensing, Editions & Usage

What license comes with my artwork?

Licensing depends on the selected package:

• Collector License — Personal, residential use
• Studio License — Creative studios and flexible display
• Curator License — Professional, interior, and commercial environments
• Signature License — Exclusive, commissioned, or premium use

Every purchase includes clear, written license documentation.

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Can I use CANVALY artwork commercially?

Only with an appropriate commercial or professional license.

For:

• Interior design projects
• Hospitality or corporate spaces
• Branding, media, or advertising

Please contact licensing@canvaly.com.

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Can I resell, share, or redistribute the files?

No.

Digital files may not be:

• Resold
• Shared
• Uploaded
• Redistributed

This protects the integrity of editions and collector value.

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Do you offer exclusive or limited-edition rights?

Yes.

Select artworks and commissions are available with:

• Limited edition caps
• Exclusive licensing options

Availability varies. Contact licensing@canvaly.com for inquiries.

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🎨 Custom Art & Professional Collaboration

Do you offer custom artwork?

Yes.

CANVALY creates custom, human-directed artworks for:

• Private residences
• Luxury interiors
• Corporate and hospitality environments
• Brand and creative projects

All custom work follows CANVALY’s edition, quality, and licensing standards.

Contact support@canvaly.com to begin.

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Do you work with interior designers or curators?

Yes.

Our trade and partnership programs may include:

• Volume licensing
• Curated collections
• Trade-specific licensing structures

Contact support@canvaly.com for partnership details.

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📰 Media, Press & Brand

How can CANVALY be featured in media or publications?

For press inquiries, approved assets, or editorial features:

• Visit our Media & Press Kit
• Email press@canvaly.com

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Who is the artist behind CANVALY?

CANVALY was founded by Chelsey Blakley-Hamilton, digital artist and creative director.

Her work focuses on:

• Emotional clarity
• Spatial presence
• Contemporary storytelling through art

Learn more on the About page.

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💬 Support, Policies & Contact

Do you offer refunds?

Due to the digital nature of our work, all sales are final.

If you experience:

• Download issues
• File access problems

Contact support@canvaly.com and we’ll assist promptly.

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How can I contact CANVALY?

📩support@canvaly.com

Response time: 24–48 business hours.

CANVALY™
Human vision. Disciplined process. Gallery-grade art designed to last.