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Post by craig on Dec 7, 2005 6:34:18 GMT -5
Any good?
I'm going to start real painting soon, and I've noticed in a few of these shady book and stationery stores that they sell big canvases real cheap. Does anyone know if they're any good? They also sell sets of acrylics for a few quid. Is there much of a difference between these and more expensive paints?
I always used to think that more expensive something is, the better it is. I know this ain't always the case. Anyone recommend a good starter set up?
C
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Post by nialloloughlin on Dec 7, 2005 8:29:07 GMT -5
Hey Craig
It really doesn't matter a sqaut! I've started buying them too, I discovered canvas boards which are cheap and great to work on, what really matters is what you put on it! especially if your starting off, you don't want to be messing up the expensive ones!
Not sure if I replyed to your question regarding , can you paint over acyrlic if you make a mistake, it's not as easy as control x! but it's no problem.
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Post by donpinsent on Dec 7, 2005 8:58:17 GMT -5
yeah, it's been a long, long time since i've done any painting, but i never used to notice any difference from one canvas to another. i don't know why some are so much more expensive than others.
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Post by craig on Dec 7, 2005 9:22:05 GMT -5
Braw, I'll go get some soon, I want to take a break from digital for a bit. It'll be nice to have something tangable for a change, I do print off the digi pics but its not the same is it?
Cheers!
C.
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Post by dave on Dec 9, 2005 17:39:29 GMT -5
Ever try oil wash on canvas board? Gesso the board, mix oil paints with turpentine and linseed oil, and apply with stiff-bristle brushes like a watercolor. Mistakes can be rubbed off with a rag or brush and straight turp. It's a lot of fun and you can get some cool effects, and beautiful colors! Practice in monocolor, just sepia or umber to get the feel for the tones.
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Post by corky on Dec 27, 2005 12:02:40 GMT -5
i find that canvases and paint make a huge difference, depending on what you're trying to accomplish. for colour studies, and samples, i use the student-grade acrylics and usually just an inexpensive canvas board. for finished work, say something that you want to give to a client or put in a portfolio, always go for the Artist's quality paint, and for canvas, it's best to go with unbleached cotton or linen, stretch it yourself, and use artists' quality gesso as an underpainting. there are tons of sites with info on how to stretch cotton (it's actually quite easy)...just google it. i avoid pre-stretched canvas that you buy at the art store, simply because i've found them to be less than 100% cotton, and that's really the best. i go to the fabric store, buy 100% unbleached cotton, and then do the stretch and gesso thing. you can buy good pre-stretched canvas, but always look for a label that says 100% cotton or linen (which is great with oils). if it doesn't, don't buy it! great suggestion, dave, on the linseed oil and paint. i'm going to try that!
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