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preparation of ready-made canvases?

Stovepipe · 2011-10-17 12:26:36

Hi all, Do the ready-made canvases sold in art shops need any preparation before painting? regards Stovepipe

17-10-2011 12:26pm

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Stovepipe

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Hi all,
Do the ready-made canvases sold in art shops need any preparation before painting?

regards
Stovepipe

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#2 17-10-2011 1:18pm

Tiriel

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I use a base coat of Gesso on mine, I find it helps give a better surface for painting on and means you aren't using as much paint to cover the surface.. but it is entirely up to you.

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