FREE Oil Painting for Beginners- Canvas
The types of canvas we can use in Oil Painting
By far the easiest option for the beginner is a prepared stretched
canvas or canvas board, which can be purchased from any art supplies
shop. They are primed and ready to go. These canvas are now very
affordable and come in a large selection of sizes. I suggest you
do this.
If you wish to paint direct onto board because of the smooth surface
. Your board will need to be primed with gesso primer. There are
options in canvas types and levels of qualities.
Cotton duck: This is a natural fibre. Over time it will lose its
strength. It is best if none of the finished surface is left untouched,
as it will rot if left exposed to the air. The back of cotton stretches
should be sealed with primer after the painting has cured.
Linen: Is slightly more durable. Its main disadvantage is swelling
in humid weather and shrinks in the dry. This can and will crack
solid oil pigments over time. Being a natural fibre it will break
down over time.
Polyester canvas: Must be bought Loom State, which is before any
chemical additives have been added. It is chemically inert and does
not rot. It does not shrink or swell or creep when it is worked
on.
Canvas that is pre-primed is an advantage, as you will not have
to apply gesso primer. Raw canvas can be sealed using a binder membrane
and then a good quality Artist Gesso primer. At least 2 layers of
Gesso primer is a good option and will mean you can use less of
the more expensive oil paints. Do not use cheap undercoat if you
wish your paintings to last. This this will affect the paint because
of the acid in these products. Use an acrylic Gesso primer such
as Liqitex Acrylic Gesso Primer. Gesso can be purchased in 500ml
quantities or even up to 2 L containers.
This free tutorial is available when you consider
buying the 'Painting Landscapes' online video tutorial
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