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An original painting is a single, unique work — not a print or reproduction. On MultiVendor Market you can buy directly from painters working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, ink and mixed media, in styles from landscape and portraiture to abstract and contemporary.
The support affects how a painting is displayed. Stretched canvas can often hang unframed; works on paper usually need a mat and frame behind glass; panels are rigid and durable. Gallery-wrapped canvases have painted edges designed to be seen.
Buying direct lets you ask the artist about the piece, the materials and the story behind it, and many painters accept commissions for a specific size or subject.
Choosing an original painting
- Check the exact dimensions and measure your wall; consider the space around the piece as well as the piece itself.
- Confirm the medium and support, and whether the painting arrives framed, ready to hang or unframed.
- Works on paper should be framed behind glass or acrylic and kept out of direct sunlight.
- Ask the artist whether the work is signed and whether they provide a description or certificate of their own.
- Ask how the painting will be packed and shipped — corner protectors and rigid crates matter for larger pieces.
Questions about original paintings
What's the difference between an original painting and a print?
An original is the unique, hand-painted work. A print is a reproduction, even when it is high quality or limited edition. Listings in this category should be originals.
Can I commission a painting?
Many painters accept commissions. Message the artist with the size, subject, colors and timeline you have in mind.
How should I care for an original painting?
Keep it away from direct sunlight, heat sources and damp. Dust gently with a soft dry brush and avoid cleaning products. Ask the artist about varnish and care for their medium.