Tagged: oil painting

Which Canvas Is Best for Your Painting?

Choosing a canvas isn’t just about grabbing the cheapest one, it’s about matching the canvas to your style, medium, and budget. Here’s a guide to help both hobbyists and pros pick wisely.

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7 Best Practices for Preserving Mixed Media Art

Mixed media art is wonderfully expressive but it often combines delicate materials that age differently. To keep your work looking great for years, a little care goes a long way. Here are practical steps to preserve your mixed media pieces without losing their creative spark.

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How to Approach Galleries and Curators with Your Artwork

Connecting your work with galleries or curators is less handshake hustle and more patient, thoughtful relationship building. Whether you’re just starting or looking to move forward, here’s a clear and friendly roadmap to help your art meet the right curators.

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7 Common Mistakes When Painting on Custom Wood Panels

Painting on custom wood panels brings clarity, control, and durability, but missteps can lead to cracking, peeling, or warping. Here are the top common mistakes artists make and how to avoid them, whether you’re teaching or just starting out.

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Best Painting Mediums for Custom Wood Panels

Painting on custom wood panels gives you a solid, long‑lasting surface and opens up creative possibilities. Here’s a clear, artist‑to‑artist guide on the best mediums to use and why they shine on wood.

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Custom‑Sized Canvases: When and Why You Need Them in Your Studio

Working on a painting and thinking, “I need a size that fits just right?” You’re not alone. Choosing custom‑sized canvases lets you match your vision exactly—to the space, the medium, and the feel you want. It’s about purpose, scale, and avoiding compromise.

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Best Packaging and Shipping Practices for Selling and Transporting Artwork

When you sell or transport artwork, especially stretched canvases, framed pieces, or mixed-media panels, proper packaging isn’t optional. It protects your work, your reputation, and your investment. Here’s a guide to packing and shipping artwork safely.

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Selecting the Right Wood Type for Your Art Panel

When it comes to painting surfaces, canvas gets most of the attention, but wood panels deserve a solid place in your studio. They’re stable, versatile, and perfect for detailed work. But not all wood is created equal. The type you choose matters for your technique, your materials, and the longevity of your work.

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Why Buying Painting Canvases Directly from the Source Matters

When you buy painting canvases straight from the manufacturer—like CanvasLot—you gain advantages you won’t get from middlemen or big-box retailers.

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Why Choose CanvasLot’s Pre-Stretched, Primed Canvases?

If you’re an artist, you know the value of quality materials. CanvasLot’s canvases offer a professional-grade surface that saves time and enhances your work.

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