A picture paints a thousand words, they say.
Now two Huddersfield businessmen are providing large landscape photographs on canvas which are helping rekindle memories for care home residents with dementia.
The work of photographer David Lawton, of Meltham, and the technical skills of Paul Robertshaw, of Milnsbridge-based XL Print, are in demand from care home operators as well as individuals.
Said David: “We are working to get my images onto canvas, which is something that is coming back into fashion. We can create large photos on canvas measuring 43ins by 36ins, which are ideal for hanging above the sofa at home.”
David already supplies framed photographs for clients including Oldham-based furniture retailer Housing Units.
But he added; “We are seeing a lot of interest from care homes, hospitals and clinics where images of landmarks such as Castle Hill can trigger memories for people with dementia or other mental conditions.
“Even something as simple as a sunset can evoke a memory.”
David has exhibited the canvases at Marsden shop Month of Sundaes, which also served as an official launch of the new products.
Paul said: “David found me on Facebook.
“He was searching for someone after finding that some suppliers were expensive, but producing work that was not the best quality.”
Paul set up Excel Print Ltd to produce standard items such as leaflets, business cards, letterheads and posters, but has acquired machinery that enables the firm to create larger images stretched on canvas.
He said: “We have completed orders from people via Facebook and eBay as well as selling to local customers,” he said.
“We also network through BNI. We get a lot of people wanting wedding photos or family portraits putting on canvas .
“Business also want their logos on canvas or simply want an image to hang on the office wall.”
