what are the benefits of painting on linen canvas instead of a cotton canvas? i was wondering because some of my buddys paint on linen
2007-09-06 17:24:39 · 5 answers · asked by Zetsu 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Linen is very smooth, so it's preferred by people who do a lot of portraits in a realistic fashion. I would think impasto technique would be a waste of money, but any very smooth style of painting would be worth considering in linen. It is the most expensive.
2007-09-06 17:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jeanne B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have painted on both and have not found any real difference. I have found that the quality (weave and thickness) of the cloth you are using is of more influence than the actual stuff it is made of.
Granted when sizing the cotton or linen there is a difference but when the gesso has dried there is little difference left.
2007-09-06 18:40:52 · answer #2 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
linen is a much finer weave. it tends to be more suited for portraits because of this.
2007-09-07 12:46:19 · answer #3 · answered by sportguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to do with the tightness of the weave which will give you a smoother surface to accept the paint.
2007-09-06 17:33:00 · answer #4 · answered by outofmymind 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i dont know
2007-09-06 17:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by Christina L 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋