Art-Buying FAQ

A few practical answers to help you choose art for your space. For details about a particular piece, please email CreationsByJuany@gmail.com before ordering.

1. What is the difference between an original painting and a print?

An original is the painting I created directly on the surface named in its listing, such as canvas, paper or wood panel. A print reproduces an image of my original artwork on paper; it is not the original painting. My shop includes both originals and prints. Check the selected product and design to see which you are buying.

2. How do I choose the right wall-art size?

Measure your available wall space, then mark out the artwork's listed dimensions with paper or painter's tape to see how it feels alongside your furniture. Allow extra space for a mat and frame. For a set, plan the full arrangement, including gaps between pieces. Print listings include sizes such as 5 × 7, 8 × 10, 10 × 10 and 11 × 14. Before buying a frame, confirm the units, orientation and whether the measurements refer to the artwork, paper or outside of the mat. If a title and description give different sizes, contact me to confirm.

3. Is my artwork framed or ready to hang?

This depends on the individual piece. A mat is a border around the artwork, not a frame, and “matted” or “ready to frame” does not mean ready to hang. Some gallery-canvas listings, including Dancing in sunlight and Image in a mirror, explicitly describe the work as ready to hang. Do not assume every canvas includes hanging hardware or that a frame shown is included. Check the listing for your selected piece and contact me if framing, hardware or an additional framing charge is unclear.

4. What do the different product formats mean?

Paper prints are reproductions of my artwork; some listings specify archival paper or Somerset Velvet giclée. Originals on paper or canvas paper are paintings on a sheet, rather than stretched canvas. Stretched or gallery canvas is canvas supported on a frame; wood-panel originals are painted on a rigid wood surface. A set contains the number of pieces stated in its listing, so confirm both the piece count and each piece's dimensions. Note cards are a separate stationery format, with envelopes where stated. An easel is included only where the listing says so, as with Sunset. Materials, mats and display accessories vary by product.