Painting on canvas is a great way to express your creativity, whether you are creating an epic landscape or a miniature portrait. But what kind of paint for canvas is best for your art project? There are a few things to consider, such as the fabric of the canvas, texture and priming.

You should also peinture pour toile the type of paint you are using, as this will have an impact on colour overlaying and blending. Oil paint, for example, can degrade the cotton or linen in canvas and can be toxic if not diluted with turpentine. Acrylic paint, on the other hand, doesn’t need a solvent and is less toxic. It can be a bit more expensive than oils, however.

Drawing on Canvas: Choosing the Perfect Surface for Your Artistic Vision

It is also important to remember that canvas can be quite absorbent, and it is recommended that you ‘prime’ your canvas before laying down paint. This is a process in which you apply a layer of material to the canvas that helps it grip paint, stay rigid and hold pigments. Most of the canvases that you buy are pre-primed, but if you want to prime your own canvas there are a few different materials that you could use such as gesso, plaster of Paris or glue.

To primer your canvas, simply pour a generous amount of the size onto the surface and brush it in with even strokes. Leave to dry for 30 minutes or so. You can also try mixing a little of the sizing with your paint to create a thin underpainting or wash, which is helpful when you are trying to achieve certain effects.