Canvas for Acrylic Painting

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Canvas for Acrylic Painting
Canvas for acrylic painting comes in a range of
forms, from expensive stretched linen canvas to
cheap canvas pads. In this article I'll tell you
about the different types of canvas supports
available for use with acrylics, so you can make
an informed choice when you're ready to buy.
The versatility of acrylics means that you can
choose from a wide range of painting surfaces
(such as wood and paper), but canvas is the most
popular. For more info on some of the other
options, check out my Other Painting Surfaces
for Acrylics page. acrylic painting for sale
"Support" is just an art term for any surface on
which you apply paint or any kind of medium.
stretched canvas multipack Canvas is a
traditional support for painting, used for
centuries by the masters, and it has endured in
modern times as the support of choice. There are
2 main reasons why artists love to paint on
canvas its pleasing receptivity to the brush
and its longevity. If you want to create a
permanent artwork that will endure for
centuries, you can't do any better. Hardwood
panels have also been used traditionally to
create permanent art, but canvas is much lighter
and easier to transport. Canvas is also your best
option if you want to create a very large
painting.
The downside, of course, is that canvas can be
very expensive. I hope to provide you with a
clear overview so that you can select a canvas
support that is good for your art and gentle on
your pocket. acrylic art for sale
Fredrix Raw Linen Canvas is generally made from
either linen or cotton, natural fibers that are
woven together and then stretched over a frame
or glued to a panel. Each fiber comes in
different textures or weights.
The texture depends on the weave, so a finely
woven canvas is smooth and best suited to small,
detailed works. A rough texture is preferred by
painters who like bold brushstrokes and larger
paintings.
The weight is dependent on the thread density and
is measured in ounces per yard. The higher
the weight, the better the quality. Try to avoid
canvases with weights lower than 8-10 oz.
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Linen is the best of the best and expensive. If
you care about permanence and don't mind paying
for it, there is no better option. You can save
some money by using a high quality cotton duck
canvas, which should weigh between 12-15 oz.
It's cheaper than linen but is still a suitable
choice for permanent paintings.
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Now, lets take a look at the four main ways you
can use canvas as a painting surface.
canvas-blanket Stretched Canvas Canvas Rolls
Canvas Panels Canvas Pads
Stretched Canvas
deep edge linen canvas Canvas for acrylic
painting is usually stretched over a wooden frame
(called stretcher bars) and then primed with a
gesso that creates a surface receptive to the
paint. Unlike oils, acrylics will adhere to an
unprimed canvas, but the colors will be dull and
the texture of canvas will be prominent. You can
buy pre- stretched ready-primed canvases in a
variety of shapes and sizes for a reasonable
price. (Even when you buy pre-primed canvas, I
still recommend giving it a coat or two of gesso,
for better absorbency.)
Unless you're particularly interested in
stretching and priming your own canvas, I
recommend that beginners choose the ready-made
kind. I find it convenient (more time for
painting) and depending on the quality I need,
quite affordable. Just remember to look for
canvases primed for acrylics and not oils (some
are primed for both).
abstract art on canvas Ready-made canvases can be
purchased in different thicknesses, usually
referred to as deep or traditional. Deep
canvases (see photo on the left) have thick
stretcher bars, while traditional canvases
(below right) have thinner stretcher bars.
art supplies canvas The main consideration here
is how you (or your customer) want your canvas to
look on the wall. If you want to frame it you
should get a traditional (thinner) canvas. For an
unframed painting you can go either way,
depending on how far you want the artwork to
protrude from the wall. With deep canvases you
can create a cool effect by painting the sides
and edges.
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