Abstract eye canvas: What you need to know & 5 steps to help get yours

How to take an image for an abstract eye canvas?

1. Get the lighting right: This is the most important step. Turn your phone's flashlight on and hold it a few inches from your eye. That light is what reveals all the detail in the iris. Dim rooms make the pupil expand and cover most of the iris, so avoid those.
2. Hold steady: A shaky hand will blur the fine detail that makes the artwork special. Rest your elbow on something solid, or use your phone's burst mode to grab multiple shots at once and pick the sharpest one.
3. Tap to focus: Don't let your camera guess. Tap directly on the iris on your screen so the focus locks there, not on the lashes or the skin around the eye.
4. Get close:Move in as close as you can while keeping the image sharp. The iris should fill most of the frame. If your phone has a portrait or telephoto mode, try those; they often get you closer without losing quality.
5. Keep the eye open and relaxed:No squinting. Ask the person to look straight into the lens, blink a couple of times first to keep the eye moist, then take the shot. A dry eye looks dull in photos.
6. Take lots of shots: Don't stop at one or two. Take 15 to 20 and pick the best one. Small differences in angle and light add up more than you'd think. 

If you are uncertain whether your photo is suitable, submit it for review before purchasing. We will let you know if the image needs to be retaken and advise on what to adjust.

Can you combine eyes for a "couple" or "family" piece?

Many of our clients want to celebrate more than one bond. We can create a "collision" style abstract eye canvas where two or more irises are blended into a single composition.

This creates a stunning visual representation of a relationship. For example, we could take the deep blue of a father's eye and the bright green of a daughter's eye and merge them into a cosmic "double iris" print.

It is a poetic way to show that you are part of the same universe. These pieces often become the most cherished items in a home because they represent the people or pets who matter most.

How does the ordering process work at Iris Blink?

We have made it as simple and human as possible. Once you upload your photo, our artists take over. We don't just use a generic filter; we hand-edit the image to sharpen the details and balance the light.

We check for things like "red-eye" or distracting reflections and clean them up so the final abstract eye canvas looks like it belongs in a professional gallery.

You get to see a proof of the art to make sure you love it before it ever goes to print. We aren't happy until you are looking at the proof and saying, "Wow, is that really my eye?"

Ready to see the hidden beauty in your eyes? The process of getting your Abstract eye canvas starts with a single photo and ends with a masterpiece on your wall. Your walls are ready for something extraordinary. Contact us now.