Canvas and Oil Painting Supports

The surface is the soul of your artwork; using the finest oils is pointless if the base fails to respond well. That is why at Hartem we have selected stable surfaces with the ideal priming to withstand the drying oil load of this technique.

Surface range tailored to your oil technique

Types of canvases and surfaces for oil painting

Every artist works differently. Depending on your style and your studio space, you can choose from these formats:

Stretched wooden frame canvases: The undisputed classic. Available in 100% cotton or linen fabrics.
Canvas boards and panels: Rigid supports perfect for plein air painting, quick studies, or artists seeking a firm base that won't give under a palette knife.
Oil painting pads and paper: Heavyweight sheets that offer the best alternative for practicing glazes, sketching, or painting without taking up space.

We stock a huge variety of sizes (figure, landscape, and marine formats) so you can find the exact base your next piece requires.