Tips on Canvas Painting

By Joseph Then

It never fails to amaze me how the large canvas paintings end up on the walls in the art gallery. I wonder how long it takes for someone to actually finish a painting so huge. Well, if you are an aspiring artist but you do not know where to begin, look no further. You have the answer right here. Read on and this will be your bible to canvas painting.

You have come to the right place if you want to find out more about canvas painting. This article offers you tips you need to know about canvas painting. This article also gives you tips on what you should not do in order to avoid certain mistakes made by most beginners. So, why not you get ahead and start reading. These are the tips that I can provide you with so that you can start canvas painting without a doubt.

The first and most important thing that you should have before you start painting is that; you need to have a canvas. A canvas can be bought from an art shop or even a large bookstore. There are may canvases available but as beginners, suggest that you stick to cotton canvases. However, do look out for cotton canvases that are quite thick. This is important as thin cotton canvases may not be able to support the 'weight' of the many layers of paint. You should also get an easel.

The most essential item is the canvas. As we all know there are many types of canvases available in the market. If you are wondering which one to choose, well, calm down. This article is here to help. As beginners, you should start painting on cotton canvases. This is because; it does not take a lot of experience to control the flow of the paint on a cotton canvas. However, you must remember that you should choose a cotton canvas that is considered quite thick.

Brushes may be sold in packets and some may be sold individually. Trust me; you should get a variety of sizes of paint brushes. Small brushes are used to paint smaller areas while big brushes are used to paint bigger areas. You should get a good quality brush so that you can avoid wasting money buying brushes over and over again. A good quality brush, like one made from horse's tail can be difficult to find and costly.

In order to avoid wasting paint, you should also get a palette. A palette is a painter's board where the colours can usually be mixed. This way you can mix colours easily and also avoid paint wastages. I am sure that sounds simple enough.

The last thing you should get is a bottle of turpentine or thinner. Let's face it. It is you first time painting and it would not be very clean. It'll be a mess! A bottle of turpentine or thinner will help you get rid of the hard to remove stains easily.

Now that you are armed with this information, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and let that creative juices flowing. Get a canvas and some paint and start canvas painting. Try canvas painting with your family and friends too! You'll never know if you'll be the next Picaso. Good luck!

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