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Canvas Print vs. Oil Painting: What's the Difference?

10 September 2026 · 2 min read
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Every design in the Hour & Hearth collection is available in two finishes, at the same statement size. The question we get most from both homeowners and designers is simple: what actually changes between them?

Canvas Print — $200 trade

A gallery-grade print on canvas, colour-matched to the original piece. The surface is smooth, the colour is consistent from edge to edge, and it's the more accessible way into a design you love. It still arrives at full 150×100cm statement scale, framed and ready to hang.

Choose the print when: you want the exact look of the piece without the cost of an original, or you're specifying multiple pieces across a project and need consistent, repeatable colour.

Oil Painting — $350 trade

A hand-applied textured original — the surface has real depth, and on designs like Starry Night or Tidewater, gold-leaf detail worked into the paint. Each one is painted individually, so the piece you receive has its own subtle variation from the reference photo.

Choose the original when: the piece is a single hero moment in the room — an entryway, above a console, behind a sofa — where texture reads under direct or angled light.

The one thing that doesn't change

Both finishes ship at the same 150×100cm size, in the same light beige floating frame, ready to hang on arrival. Neither is a smaller or "lesser" version of the other — they're two different ways of getting the same design onto your wall.

If you're deciding between the two for a specific room, view the full collection or get in touch with a photo of the wall — we're happy to talk through which finish will actually read better in your light.

Frequently asked questions

Is the canvas print the same size as the oil painting?

Yes. Both are 150 × 100cm in a light beige floating frame, ready to hang.

What do the two finishes cost at trade price?

A canvas print is $200 and an oil painting is $350 per piece, in Australian dollars.

Can I see both finishes before I order?

Yes. Every design is in Sydney and can be viewed by appointment, so you can compare the surfaces in person.

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