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Of course one would not paint over a Masterpiece, but many thrift store paintings are a good source of material. Simply clean the canvas gently with soap and water, let dry and apply Gesso to cover the existing painting. If texture is a problem sanding down or building up are options.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes. Many artist have done so. Though often some or all of the existing painting was removed first. These are called palimpsests
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What is the technical term for the thick layering of paint van Gogh applied to some of his canvases?
Impasto.
A painter uses a canvas to make en art?
Yes, Usually Painters use canvases to paint on.
What painting tools did Berthe Morisot use?
Like most artists she used brushes and oil paint, painting on canvases.
How were Jackson Pollock's works made?
He laid his canvases on the studio floor, then poured or dripped paint onto them using hardened brushes, sticks, and even basting syringes as paint applicators.
What paint did Pierre Auguste Renoir use?
Renoir used oil paint and usually painted on big canvases, however at one point in his life he ran out of paint, and unfortunatly he ran out of money too, so he had to stop using oil paint for a while.
Why did pollock paint on the floor?
Because used large canvases and splattered paint on them with big brushes.
Which artist is famous for throwing and splatting paint at his canvases?
Jackson pollock
Who is the famous artist who threw paint at canvases?
I think you are looking for Jackson Pollock.
What is the technical term for the thick layering of paint van Gogh applied to some of his canvases?
Impasto.
What materials did Georgia O'Keeffe use and how?
Mainly she used brushes to apply oil paint on canvases.
A painter uses a canvas to make en art?
Yes, Usually Painters use canvases to paint on.
What painting tools did Berthe Morisot use?
Like most artists she used brushes and oil paint, painting on canvases.
Is there a reason why Edgar Degas used oil on canvases?
Most painters after 1450 have used oil paint. So did Degas.
How were Jackson Pollock's works made?
He laid his canvases on the studio floor, then poured or dripped paint onto them using hardened brushes, sticks, and even basting syringes as paint applicators.
What paint did Pierre Auguste Renoir use?
Renoir used oil paint and usually painted on big canvases, however at one point in his life he ran out of paint, and unfortunatly he ran out of money too, so he had to stop using oil paint for a while.
Can you sponge paint with acrylics?
The short answer is yes. Acrylic paints can be applied to both canvases and walls, with either a natural or manufactured sponge to get many different finishes.
Why did Jackson Pollock say he placed the canvas on the floor?
Because that was what he did, and then he went on dripping color all over the canvas.
