Materials and specifications
What you are buying, stated precisely — because material is a specification line in your contract and in your listing, not a marketing phrase.
Surface
| Item | Standard | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | Acrylic, hand-applied | Acrylic only |
| Support | Cotton canvas, primed | Cotton only |
| Finish | Gloss | Satin, matte |
| Texture | Medium — visible brushwork | Flat, heavy impasto or sculpted |
| Margin for stretching | About 2–3 in (5–8 cm) each side | Wider for deep gallery wrap |
Sizes
| Size (in) | Size (cm) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20 | 41 × 51 | Gifts, pet portraits |
| 20 × 24 | 51 × 61 | Portraits, small walls |
| 24 × 30 | 61 × 76 | Family portraits, bedrooms |
| 30 × 40 | 76 × 102 | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48 | 91 × 122 | Feature walls |
| 40 × 60 | 102 × 152 | Large rooms, lobbies |
| 48 × 72 | 122 × 183 | Statement pieces |
Other sizes on request. Commissions up to 72 × 120 in (183 × 305 cm) are routine, and we've painted pieces more than 13 ft (4 m) wide.
Delivery formats
| Format | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rolled | Several pieces, framers | Cured first, glassine interleaved, face-out on a wide core |
| Stretched | Single pieces to end customers, urgent orders | Depth 0.75", 1.5" or 2" |
| Framed | Where local framing is not practical | Sourced on request, quoted separately |
Why acrylic
We build the image in glazes and finish with a gloss medium, so the surface has the depth of traditional easel painting rather than the flatness of a print.
Acrylic is not a cheaper substitute — it is a different set of trade-offs, and for trade work they are usually the better ones. It is far less prone to yellowing than oil. It carries no solvent odor, which matters on install in an occupied hotel or clinic. And it dries far faster than oil, so an order does not sit waiting for weeks.
Lead time
| Order | Painting time |
|---|---|
| Most paintings | 7–14 days |
| Large commissions and heavy texture | Usually 3–5 weeks |
| Sets and volume orders | Scheduled to quantity; the date is on your quote |
These are painting days after the proof is approved. Shipping time depends on the method you choose.
Why rolling is done the way it is
A canvas rolled before the paint has cured cracks along the curve of the roll, and the damage usually appears weeks later when the piece is stretched at the far end — in someone else's hands, with no way to establish where it happened. Three things reduce the risk, and you are entitled to ask any supplier whether they do them: let the paint dry fully before rolling; protect the painted surface with an interleaving sheet; and roll face-out on a wide core, so the paint layer is stretched rather than compressed. Heavily textured work travels better stretched or crated.
Packing
Rolled work travels in a rigid tube with end caps and an interleaving sheet between layers. Stretched work is covered with glassine, rigid board, foam or bubble wrap and a waterproof outer wrap, with corner protection; large and framed pieces travel in wooden crates. Blind shipping with your own label is available on any order.
What we cannot promise
A color on a screen, a color in print and a color in pigment are three different things, and no studio can make them identical. Where color is critical, order one physical sample and approve the real object before the batch.
Questions buyers ask
What canvas do you use?
Primed cotton canvas, which is what we use for all work. If your project specifies a different support, tell us at quotation.
Is this oil paint or acrylic?
Acrylic, hand-applied and built up in glazes with a gloss finish. It is far less prone to yellowing than oil and carries no solvent odor.
What stretcher depths are available?
0.75 inch, 1.5 inch and 2 inch. Deeper wraps need a wider unpainted margin, so confirm before painting.
Can you supply a written material specification?
Yes, at quotation. Material is a contract line and we state it precisely.
How should rolled canvas be stored on arrival?
Unroll within a few days, lay flat or stretch. Do not leave it tubed in a hot space for months.
Ask for a specification
Tell us what you're specifying and we'll put the material and dimension spec in writing.
- One piece is a normal order
- Images by email or WhatsApp, any time
- We tell you honestly if we can't do it