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DrRuth
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| 06/15/2008 8:56 AM |
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| Anyone have experience painting with oils on large-size boards? I am experimenting with palette knife painting at the moment and have heard that gessoed board is better than canvas for this. The projects I have in mind for this are large though, and I can't find a prepared board larger than 16" at my art supply dealer. Is there a reason for this or am I just not looking hard enough? I'm wondering if this is a sign that painting on boards larger than 16" is not a good idea. If anyone out there does this, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter. Thanks
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mikec@pols
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| 06/15/2008 3:31 PM |
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Hi, Ruth,
I've painted oils on maple panels 18"x24', but they were not primed with anything. I've never had any problems with them and basically they are just good cabinet quality maple plywood panels that are 3/4' thick, but I'm sure 1/2" would be fine also. I've framed the back of the panels with 1"x2" boards just to insure that they would not warp. I would assume you could use any size that you would want to seeing that you can buy the plywood in 4'x8' sheets. It can get costly, but you can also find scrap at local cabinet maker shops and you can also buy smaller sheets at home improvement centers.
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DrRuth
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| 06/15/2008 9:33 PM |
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| Hmmmm, yes I suppose I could prep a board the right size myself. Never done anything like this before though - always just bought Fredrix canvas at the art supply store. Any idea where I can find out how to do this properly? (If it's going to be too much trouble I'll just stick to canvas.) |
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mikec@pols
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| 06/16/2008 4:59 AM |
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Here is a link that will explain what you need to know about painting on board supports: http://painting.about.com/od/paintingforbeginners/a/hardboard.htm
Basically all you need to do is prime the board. You can use thinner panels, which would be easier to handle, but they need cross supports to keep them from warping inward. One advantage I find in using wood supports is the smoothness of the surface. It allows greater detail and a 'different' look to the piece....
Hope this helps,
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"You either grow or regress...nothing stays the same...." (unknown)
"A man may fall several times in life, but he is not a failure until he says that he was pushed..."
www.portraitsoflifestudio.com |
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DrRuth
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| 06/16/2008 8:04 AM |
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Thanks Mike. I'll look into that website. I'd really like to give it a try. I have a firm grip and am thinking that painting with a palette knife might help loosen up my style a bit. I played around with palette knifes on an old canvas this weekend and can see the issues involved. A firm, smooth surface really does look like it would work better. I'm gonna give it a go!
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Krista
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| 06/17/2008 6:19 PM |
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| Ampersand makes wonderful gesso boards (called Gessobord) in sizes all the way up to 24X36" in the 1/8 inch thick size and up to 30X30" in the 2" deep cradle type. They are all prepared and ready to paint on. I have been painting on them for years and have never had any trouble. The packaging used to say they would also do custom sizes, but I just looked and my newest ones don't say it anymore. I order mine through DickBlick and they are reasonably priced I think because I hate preparing panels myself (which I used to do). The 24X36" ones are $23.09, and sometimes they go on sale. I hope this helps! - Krista |
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DrRuth
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| 06/17/2008 9:38 PM |
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Hi Krista,
Wow, that sounds like just what I'm looking for. I searched the net a couple of times and didn't see it. With the strange spelling of the last syllable ("bord") I might never have found it. Thanks so much for the tip! I've been shopping at Pearl Art Supply in LA for years but where I live now doesn't have so much as one art supply store so I'll have to order online. I tried Jerry's once but wasn't that impressed. Sounds like I should check out DickBlick. I am going to have to order everything online from now on so really need to find a good internet dealer. Your advice is much appreciated.
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Krista
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| 06/18/2008 1:03 AM |
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Hi Ruth,
I've been really happy with DickBlick, so good luck to you! It sounds like I'm in the same boat as you. Our closest art supply store is 50 miles away, and it's not all that great. On-line is the way to go! - Krista |
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