The elk is a symbol of pride, strength and stamina. Known to the Shawnee Indians as Wapiti. Seeing an elk in your dreams means you are on the road to success. You are strong, agile and noble. Seek the help and encouragement of your peers. Eat a healthy diet and find solace in nature. A painting or photograph of an elk in your home can help remind you to stay on task as you move toward the achievement of your goals. Use nature paintings and photographs in areas of repose to give your home a peaceful feeling. We start with a thick 290 GSM 100% cotton canvas. The canvas is printed on a Giclee printer using twelve colors to produce a rich, deep color tone that truly is better than normal printed canvas. Next we coat your painting with a protective finish to remove the possibility scuffing or washing the ink off. Then the canvas is stretched over 1.5" tall stretcher bar. The sides of the piece are printed or colored and the staple is out of view on the back. Our thick canvas paired with a rounded edge stretcher bar resists creasing at the edge.