I have always painted on cradled hard wood panels.
But now I am doing something different. I am stretching canvas over the panels and once the painting is done, restretching the canvas on stretcher bars.
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This new support system has solved the problems of warping, high delivery costs and the heaviness of my finished art all in one fell swoop!
Although it has taken quite a while to figure this out I am super excited about this new approach to my art support system.
Maybe what I have learned can help you too.
I know many share the same challenges I did. Let us all know in the comments what has worked for you.
Nicholas
PS Here is the link to where you can order canvas and stretcher bars
Canvas: https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-premier-heavyweight-cotton-canvas-rolls/
Stretcher bars: https://johnannesley.com/
PSS If you haven’t already, I want to invite. You to join my free private Art2life Facebook group. It’s a great place to learn and connect with fellow artists.
Just click the link below…
Hi! I’m
Nicholas Wilton
the founder of Art2Life.
With over 20 years experience as a working artist and educator, I’ve developed a systematic approach that brings authenticity, spontaneity and joy back into the creative process.
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