Canvas Paper

The canvas paper is an ideal work surface to use in a professional or amateur context, for a personal project or even in school as a student canvas. When you shop with us, you'll find a wide range of student canvas paper and materials. Discover more about finding the right canvas paper for your next project.

What Is Canvas Paper?

Canvas paper is a specially designed paper that replicates the texture and feel of traditional canvas, offering artists a convenient and affordable alternative to stretched canvases or canvas panels. It is perfect for practicing techniques, creating quick studies, or working on smaller pieces without the need for bulky materials. The surface is primed to accept acrylic and oil paints, providing good absorbency and texture, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced artists. Canvas paper comes in convenient pads or sheets, making it easy to transport and ideal for classroom use, workshops, and personal art practice.

What is the difference between canvas and canvas paper?

The main difference between canvas and canvas paper is in the surface material and durability. Traditional canvas is made from woven fabric, usually stretched and mounted on a wooden frame, offering a robust, long-lasting surface suitable for finished artworks and gallery presentations. Canvas paper, on the other hand, is heavy-duty textured paper that mimics the feel of canvas but is not stretched or mounted. It is primarily used for practice pieces, studies, and quick projects where portability and ease of use are important. While canvas provides more strength and is suitable for thick paint applications and heavy layering, canvas paper offers flexibility and convenience, especially for those wanting to experiment without the commitment of using full canvases. At Oxlades, we stock premium canvas paper options so you can enjoy the texture of canvas with the practicality of paper, perfect for students, hobbyists, and professional artists alike.

Types Available

Not all these products are made equal, and certain types will suit your needs better, depending on your project.

Canson Oil Acrylic Paper

Canson oil is formerly known as Oil & Acrylic sketch. It's ideal for practising sketches or finished acrylic and oil paintings on linen canvas textured paper.

Single Sheet Canvas Paper

This acid-free paper has a texture much like a linen surface — perfect for oil and acrylics.

Artist's Gesso

Gesso is a necessary art product for preparing your surface for painting. The brilliance of gesso is that it can be applied to almost all surfaces and then coated over with acrylic paint. Applying a layer or two of gesso to vinyl records, for example, allows you to paint with acrylics on them. The options are limitless!

All Your Artistic Needs Under One Roof

No matter what your artistic needs are, whether you're just starting out or an expert painter, we have the best materials for you to use in your artistic creation process. Shop now for your art supplies on our site, where you'll find everything you need.