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BobBlast #279
"Studio Tips - Working with Canvas."
Welcome back to another BobBlast!
Way back, a long time ago in art college, we learned how to stretch our own canvas. The wood braces are called stretcher bars over which we
stretched raw canvas. Next, we brushed on a primer coat of white acrylic gesso, preparing the front side for oil or acrylic paint.
The stretcher bars have slots in all four corners - that's where you shove the wooden keys. By tapping two keys into each of the four corners, you are stretching the canvas even tighter and making out more snug.
There is another quick fix for making your canvas tighter - Instead of the keys, I'll simply wet the back side with water. Within minutes, the canvas shrinks a little and becomes taut. Now I'm ready to paint!
Today, better pre-stretched canvas may have wooden stretcher cross-braces across the back. This can also prevent warping on the larger sizes. I have found that the economical large canvases tend to warp and you can never make them square after that has happened. Smaller sizes, like 16x16 inches (or smaller) are fine, pretty good and don't warp.
Finishing the canvas painting... The canvas sides are treated anyway the painter prefers. Either unfinished with a paint drip down the sides - or finished in a neutral grey color.
I allow the client who purchased the painting decide the next step - I'm not in the framing business. Either frame it, paint the sides or leave it as is!
Saving you money and building your self-confidence in your studio! Hope this helped answer some questions that I hear in my workshops.
Stretch yourself further!
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Below is a list of featured workshops - but did you know that I also offer private sessions in my studio? Perfect for beginners who want a crash course in watercolor or acrylic or for artists who are designing an exhibit and want to bounce ideas for content and techniques. I devote 100% of my studio time to you! Designed for 1 to 3 people - if you are interested or have questions, email kate@robertburridge.com
Here's a quick reminder and some upcoming workshops and dates.
If interested, sign up now!
Featured Workshops - come paint with me!
November 14-17, 2019
Art of the Carolinas - Workshops & Art Materials Exhibition
Sponsored by Jerry's Artarama
Raleigh, North Carolina
Contact Sharon DiGiulio (800) 827-8478 ext 156 sharon@jerrysartarama.com
click here for more info
January 13-16, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
4-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Thursday)
San Diego Watercolor Society
Contact Mary McWilliams, (760) 703-6287 or
email mcwilliamsmbj@gmail.com
January 20-22, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Art Trysts Studio
Clearwater, FL
Contact Lorie Ulen, (888) 727-1190 ext 1
Workshops@arttrysts.com
January 25 - February 1, 2020
February 1-8, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage in Mexico!
Casa de Los Artistas
Boca de Tomatlan, 10 miles South of Puerto Vallarta
Contact Robert Masla, (413) 625-8383
February 17-21, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Quayside Gallery, Pensacola, Florida
Contact Quayside Gallery (850) 438-2363
or workshops@quaysidegallery.com
March 3-6, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
4-day Painting Workshop (Tuesday-Friday)
The Villages, Florida
Contact Wanda Boyd (804) 536-1794 wboyd2009@yahoo.com
March 28 - April 7, 2020
Holland Riverboat Cruise!
Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
April 24-28, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
Workshop Location - Hotel 10
10 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec
Contact Lucie Michel, 514-889-8191 or
email luciemic123@hotmail.com
May 3-9, 2020
Abstract Acrylic Painting & Collage
5-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Friday)
Hudson River Valley Art Workshop
Greenville, NY
Contact Kim LaPolla (518) 966-5219 or (888) 665-0044
PO Box 659, Greenville, NY 12083
May 18-20, 2020
Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting
3-day Painting Workshop (Monday-Wednesday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
Click HERE for more info
May 22-24, 2020
Contemporary Abstract Figure
3-day Painting Workshop (Friday-Sunday)
Sedona Arts Center
Sedona, AZ
Contact (888) 954-4442 or (928) 282-3809
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