Freddy's Garden

5x7 inches
acrylic on panel
115.00
unframed

Purchase at: www.lindablondheim.com




Painters Tip


What should you paint on?


There are lots of possibilities. Lets start with fabric.


Linen- There is nothing like painting on linen. The fibers of the flax plant make linen and they are longer than the fibers of cotton. It is a delight to paint on. I prefer it glued to a solid support like birch or hardboard. (Masonite) I often save old linen clothing to cut and affix to board for painting.


Cotton- This is the most common fabric for painting. It is less expensive than linen and has a more mechanical feel to the weave. It is used by most commercial stretched canvas companies.


Flax and Jute- These are coarsley woven and must be well sized to protect the fibers from oil paints. They are often used for contemporary abstract work in large sizes. I know one painter who uses burlap bags in her work.


Calico- is a lighter fabric than cotton and usually used for small paintings affixed to a rigid surface like birch.


More on supports tomorrow......