How to prepare a canvas for painting

Want to try a new approach to canvas priming? Learn how to prime a canvas without gesso and discover the benefits of this alternative technique. #art #gesso #canvas #artisticprocess #gessofreeart #canvaspainting

Before you can paint with acrylic or oil on raw canvas, the fabric must be primed. How do you prep a canvas for painting? This step-by-step guide will provide instructions for how to paint on canvas with acrylic gesso.

Here are some tips for entering your very first art exhibition. Art exhibitions are a fantastic way to improve as an artist and engage with other artists.

Would you like to paint on cardboard, but have noticed that the paint soaks into and you can't achieve bright colors? I'll show y...

As some of you already know, I ventured on the Overland Track in Tasmania recently. The scenery there was stunning and of course I managed to take many reference photos to paint back in the studio. I recently put the finishing touches on a painting based on the following reference photo. Here is a step-by-step ... Read more

Learn how to create a sketch for painting with this step by step tutorial. Discover the importance of creating a painting sketch to start out your painting!

This how-to guide will teach you everything you need to know, including what paints and tools you should use to start your first canvas painting.

Every time I stretch canvas and show sneak peeks of the process on Instagram I get a ton of questions, mostly "how to stretch a canvas?" or "Where do you get...