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Yes, however, in many cases the graphite can and will either show through or lift to the surface, so be certain to use a very hard pencil, and the minimum amount of lines you need as reference.
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∙ 12y agoThere are different systems... often, first a glue or binder is applied, to make the canvas non-absorbent, also to make the canvas shrink-to-fit. Then a primer paint: white gesso (acrylic gesso, or home-made gesso). It can be a colored gesso as well (if you make your own).
A canvas primer needs to be flexible, so it won't crack in time.
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∙ 12y agoMost canvases come pretreated. if not some art stores will help you out. Currie's is amazing with supplies. They have pretreated canvases. If it is not pretreated yes you will want to treat it.
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∙ 16y agoIt's not necessary, by putting on a background paint or something like that, basically treating the canvas first, will achieve a different effect.
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∙ 15y agoThe canvas is usually tacked onto a 'stretcher' and is placed an easel.
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∙ 14y agoNo. You can start out on many less expensive "grounds", depending on the kind of paint you intend to use. Ask at you local art or craft store for advise.
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Oil paint on board.
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Oil on canvas
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What is a description of Oil on Canvas What does it mean?
oil is meaning to a type of paint which is oil paint and canvas...well....you know....is a canvas, something you paint on.
What medium did van Gogh use in his 'Starry Night' painting?
The Starry Night is an oil-on-canvas painting by Vincent van Gogh.
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What do artists paint on?
a canvas
What did Rembrandt paint on?
Canvas.
What materials did Monet use to paint on and with?
Oil on canvas
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What painting tools did Vincent Van Gogh use to paint Cornfield with a Cypress?
Brushes, oil paint, a canvas.
