When Choosing Your Oil Painting Reproduction

Many companies are selling photo generated prints on canvas which are touched up with a little oil paint. If they tell you that’s what they do – that’s fine. If they’re selling genuine reproductions painted by accomplished artists, they usually make sure you understand how it is reproduced.

These are not prints on canvas or photo generated art but are built up brush stroke by brush stroke.

When you choosing oil painting reproduction company look at
The ability to return a painting if it’s unsatisfactory. This can occasionally happen but most companies aim to please their clients.
A money back guarantee Make sure the company is happy to refund your money if you are not satisfied with the work. Shipping is often free but some sites may subtract the original cost of shipping from the refund. The cost of return shipping is generally up to you.
Free shipping anywhere in the world Many companies do this. This isn’t a necessity but it’s very nice to have it included. Keep in mind that if the painting is cheaper and there’s no free shipping, it may cost you just as much or more in the long run.
Free shipping anywhere in the USA. Some companies which don’t offer free shipping worldwide may still offer it in the USA.
Quality Check the testimonials, especially if they have a forum.
Secure payment. Check this out before anything else.
The length of time for delivery. Some paintings may be in stock but if not, will require drying time before they’re rolled for postage. It’s reasonable to expect a 6 to 8 week wait for your painting.
Easy contact, preferably phone numbers Many companies are in China but have a phone contact in Europe or America. Can you find this on the site? You may want to track your painting.
Prints or computer generated images being sold as painting reproductions As explained above.
The ability to have a painting the size you wish in proportion to the original Measure the space where you want your painting and allow for a frame! Most companies will do the paintings in various sizes.
The ability to contact testimonial givers if possible. Most people, while happy to write a testimonial, are not anxious to be contacted by prospective buyers so don’t be disappointed if you can’t. Occasionally you find a site with a forum.
Import tax. There is no tax for import on these items to the USA. In most countries, hand-painted oils on canvas are duty free, however buyers should realise they are responsible for any duty or taxes so check out your country’s policy.

Remenber that these oil painting reproductions are being painted by people and there may be some minor variations. Prints of paintings which have differed in color considerably from the original. You only need to go to google images and you can see this. So if you’ve only seen a print of your painting and when it arrives you’re surprised by the colour, it’s likely that your reproduction is closer to the original!