2007-01-15 07:04:48 · 5 answers · asked by empowered2008 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
'doc' is correct. Avoid using tempera on any flexible surface. If you absolutely must use canvas, gesso the canvas enough times so that the surface becomes smooth and rigid. Otherwise, paint on wood or masonite.
2007-01-15 07:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not a good idea at all canvas flexes a lot and tempera cracks and is water soluble even after it has dried for ages and ages using latex or acrylic and that will develop a hard bond to the fiber of the canvas and not get reconstituted with any liquid
2007-01-15 07:16:01 · answer #2 · answered by doc 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would like to suggest to mix the tempera paint with some liquid that makes it more flexible. For example you could try to mix it with gummi arabicum (you should be able to get this in an average arts-supply). Then it should not break off the canvas anymore.
2007-01-15 07:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by aeiou11235 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It all depends on what you want to do with it. If you want a very controlled result, you shouldn't use canvas. But if you're interested in new experiments and want a good challenge I think this is a good way. I've tried it, not expecting much and it gave surprisingly good results.
2007-01-15 10:54:17 · answer #4 · answered by Lou 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure, why not?
2007-01-15 07:08:59 · answer #5 · answered by artsycasey 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋