Im not sure if blank canvas is already primed and stretched. Do i just go ahead and paint directly on it?
2006-09-17 11:44:45 · 7 answers · asked by Liz 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
You may paint directly onto a canvas with acrylics. If you like a smoother flow of the paint then putting a gel medium on first will help the paint flow onto the canvas easier. Enjoy!
2006-09-17 12:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by Dragonfly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the canvas is on a wooden frame or"stretcher" then it is stretched. If the surface of the canvas is smooth to touch, white and feels stiff when you press your finger onto it then it is most likely primed. To test, place a small amount of paint near an edge and then with a damp cloth wipe it off. If the paint does not come off and leaves a stain then it is most likely not primed. You will need to apply some gesso and tighten the wedges in the stretcher so the canvas is not "limp" when the gesso dries.
2006-09-18 03:12:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can paint right on it! Unless you stretched it yourself it should already be coated for you. Even if it isnt, you should be fine if you just start to paint. Have fun!!
2006-09-17 18:52:25 · answer #3 · answered by jenniferaboston 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think so, because acrylics do not have oils in it to rot the fabric. However, I always prime everything first, for longevity! :)
2006-09-17 19:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by misteri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure...whenever floats your boat
2006-09-17 20:00:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's what I do.
2006-09-17 21:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know
2006-09-17 18:48:45 · answer #7 · answered by 1234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋