Australian How To Paint

Magic Morning – South Fremantle 2014

MATERIALS

I use good quality canvas that is pre-gessoed and stretched by a professional framer! I no longer purchase pre-cut stretcher bars due to the fact that they still seem to warp when stretching a large canvas and they limit me for size choice.

On receiving my stretched canvas I apply a final coat of gesso to ensure the surface is as smooth as possible.

I tend to use round brushes rather than flat

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