What is the difference between originals, canvas prints and paper prints?

If you're new to buying art, the different formats can feel overwhelming. Originals, canvas prints, and paper prints all have distinct characteristics. Here’s a simple breakdown.

Originals

An original is the actual painting from my studio. It’s one of a kind and will never be repeated. You can see the layers of paint and feel the texture. The metallic pigments catch the light in a way that no reproduction can fully capture. If a piece speaks to you and you want to own that specific object, this is it.

Originals are the most expensive option. They are shipped with extra care due to their value.

Canvas prints

Canvas prints are reproductions made with archival inks on canvas, stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang. There is no glass, glare, or framing needed. When displayed on a wall, they look close to an original. The canvas texture, scale, and atmosphere are present. You can also get them delivered framed in a floating frame, similar to the frames I use for originals. This adds an exclusive appearance.

They are sold in very limited editions, so even though they are reproductions, very few will ever exist.

Paper prints

Paper prints are made on thick, acid-free matte paper with a soft, velvety finish. They actually have a sharper resolution than canvas. They come unframed, allowing you to choose your own frame. They look beautiful on their own or as part of a gallery wall. They are the most flexible and accessible way to start collecting.

They need to be framed and hung behind glass to protect the print. Most come in standard sizes for convenience.

Not sure which option is right for you?

Send me a photo of your wall and share what you are drawn to. I’m happy to help you figure it out.

No matter what you choose, the most important thing is that it feels like yours.

- Mari

 

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