I really appreciate this video. I had not even considered painting on unstretched canvas. I would highly recommend Artist to measure your canvas so that it can be stretched onto a standard off the shelf stretcher frame. Otherwise it could be more expensive for a customer because a custom frame would be needed. Otherwise I love the idea!!
Thank you for this wonderful vedio. It was really helpful. For me strectching a canvas was tome consuming thing and buying stretched canvas expensive. Now i will try oil painting on unstrecthed canvas
hi. omg thank you so much for making this video. i have a commission art to do and they want me to use rolled canvas. my only concern is the cracking once it's rolled. but hope there's a low chance. thanks again!
Great video, I just knew that I can paint on a rolled canvas before stretching it. And since you tried to rolling it back, I'm worried about the paints will crack out of the canvas once I roll it back after painting 😅💔
I have a lot of paintings on stretches that I would like to take off and then roll them. And as you mentioned I'm quite concerned about cracking and such...
TH-cam read my mind btw. I was just looking at rolled canvas to buy and was wondering how to store, ship, hang paint etc. so again, thank you! Edit It just landed inn my in box for must see yay 😊
Thanks for making a video about this. I have some questions that don’t relate to how you do things - but maybe you can still answer. When tacking a very large piece of canvas on the wall, is it a good idea to stretch it very tightly as you would over a canvas and then nailing it? I’m thinking especially for painting very thick impasto. Another question I have is if you buy unprimed canvas, or a primed canvas but want to add another layer of primer, is it meant to be primed only once it is stretched or tacked on the wall... or can it be primed without any tension when it’s flat on the ground/loose.
So I would definitely stretch it out to a comfortable tension. Not so tight that it tears or stretches but taut brought that there are almost no wrinkles. Thing is: if you tighten it too much, the materials will wrinkle once the tension is gone. If you don’t tighten it, the paint or gesso or impasto could crack once stretched. This is why many artists add impasto to already stretched canvas. You want some tension on it when adding materials, make sure it is completely dry before rolling it or stretching it over a frame.
Great video! I’m currently making some paintings inspired by colonial Latin American scroll paintings. There’s so little information about these but I wanted to know: Why do you roll it with the painting side out? Wouldn’t it make more sense to do the opposite? That way it would protect and also not stretch out the pigment layer? Thanks again!
Is this why some paintings continue onto the sides of a stretched painting? Because it started as just a flat sheet and then once it was finished it was stretched over a frame?
But I assume it has to be left in place after you've painted it to dry before moving? I feel like if you took it down from the wall or moved it before it would dry it could change the painting?
So what if u put it on the floor (I stretched) and paint it... then decide to stretch it around a frame, does that change the appearance of the painting or does it make the paint flake easier or quicker over time?
This is very helpful information thanks! Just getting started trying to sell my art and am so confused by sites like Etsy where people can order an original of the same painting, and they all are offered either unstretched or framed for a higher amount. First, I hadn't heard on how to paint acrylic on unstretched canvas so appreciate the video, but two, I haven't ever tried doing the same painting twice so would need to really work on that! Any tips you might have for that I would love to hear.
Quick question, can you use the regular cotton fabric bought at the fabric store instead of the regular painting canvas at the art store for oil painting?
I would love to know this as well. I have been googling it and can’t find anything, so maybe they are the same material, as long as the canvas is cotton or preferably linen (from what I have been able to find online).
@@33ttpat10 I've tried and here is the answer. You can use/paint on normal clothes. There are artists who use medical masks and even medical bandage wrap. What you need to do is to prep the canvas properly. What I did is after stretching/framing them, is to apply at least 2 layers of gesso. If you don't have it, you can also use white acrylic paint.
@@33ttpat10 interesting question as I have looked it up myself a couple of years ago......a guy bought a white cotton sheet, cut it to the size he wanted and used gesso on it about two layers! It worked crazy well, lol! Saved lots of money!!
All cloth needs a glue size applied before painting, just FYI, to protect the fibers from being rotted by oil paint. The oil ground goes over that but is optional.
How do oil paintings stretch over a frame when not been stretched previously without cracks or voids? Have you had any damaging comments from customers that have had cracking problems from this scenario ? Thank you..
Thank you for this video! What oz of unprimed canvas would you recommend for painting directly on? I will be painting flatlay/ styling mats that I can easily roll up and that are durable?
Honestly.... I would probably just straight up staple the unstreched canvas to my wall... I dont have the time or patients to find a stud, put a nail in the wall, hang the painting, and then make sure that my clumsy self doesn't punch it and nock it of the wall...😅
I have had trouble with storing rolled acrylic paintings on unstretched, have unrolled them later to find that the canvas is all sticking together inside the roll! This is acrylic, so I had assumed it was dry. I don't know what happened. But I stopped painting on unstretched canvas because of that. I'm halfway through your video and just wondering if anyone has dealt with that issue. Is there something that be put on top of the painting so that it doesn't stick once it's rolled up? Thank you !!!!
@cotyschwabe may you please answer this question. Is it ok to paint on the back, the reverse side of my acrylic painted canvas? I want to cover the back of my painting 🖼 black. I think it would give it a nice look. Can I do that? It would this affect my painting? Pls and ty
Hello thanks for the information. Have you ever painted on cotton duct or raw canvas? I’m thinking of trying and trying to find out what problems or issues I may run into?
I have just recently, it takes a lot more water to stretch (if using acrylic paint) but I loved it. But this also took a lot more paint than a primed surface. I was able to blend waaaaaay easier than on a primed surface though.
If it has gesso on it, then it will be white. If it doesn’t, it usually has a rougher side, and that’s the side of use. But it may be the same on both side. In that case, it wouldn’t matter
I really appreciate this video. I had not even considered painting on unstretched canvas. I would highly recommend Artist to measure your canvas so that it can be stretched onto a standard off the shelf stretcher frame. Otherwise it could be more expensive for a customer because a custom frame would be needed. Otherwise I love the idea!!
Thank you for this wonderful vedio. It was really helpful. For me strectching a canvas was tome consuming thing and buying stretched canvas expensive. Now i will try oil painting on unstrecthed canvas
hi. omg thank you so much for making this video. i have a commission art to do and they want me to use rolled canvas.
my only concern is the cracking once it's rolled. but hope there's a low chance. thanks again!
Great video, I just knew that I can paint on a rolled canvas before stretching it.
And since you tried to rolling it back, I'm worried about the paints will crack out of the canvas once I roll it back after painting 😅💔
I have a lot of paintings on stretches that I would like to take off and then roll them. And as you mentioned I'm quite concerned about cracking and such...
Very helpful. How can you roll n ship textured paintings without damaging it?
use bigger diameter tube, 5 inches
Good for you! It looks like you're getting things done!
gonna start my first large oil so this is good video thanks...
TH-cam read my mind btw. I was just looking at rolled canvas to buy and was wondering how to store, ship, hang paint etc. so again, thank you!
Edit It just landed inn my in box for must see yay 😊
Thanks for making a video about this. I have some questions that don’t relate to how you do things - but maybe you can still answer. When tacking a very large piece of canvas on the wall, is it a good idea to stretch it very tightly as you would over a canvas and then nailing it? I’m thinking especially for painting very thick impasto. Another question I have is if you buy unprimed canvas, or a primed canvas but want to add another layer of primer, is it meant to be primed only once it is stretched or tacked on the wall... or can it be primed without any tension when it’s flat on the ground/loose.
So I would definitely stretch it out to a comfortable tension. Not so tight that it tears or stretches but taut brought that there are almost no wrinkles. Thing is: if you tighten it too much, the materials will wrinkle once the tension is gone. If you don’t tighten it, the paint or gesso or impasto could crack once stretched. This is why many artists add impasto to already stretched canvas. You want some tension on it when adding materials, make sure it is completely dry before rolling it or stretching it over a frame.
Good question.
I have a quick question for the unstretched (rolled) canvas, do you varnish them?
@r laze Do you prefer a spray or a brushed on varnish?
Same question here
We can varnish it like a normal canvas.
Great video! I’m currently making some paintings inspired by colonial Latin American scroll paintings. There’s so little information about these but I wanted to know: Why do you roll it with the painting side out? Wouldn’t it make more sense to do the opposite? That way it would protect and also not stretch out the pigment layer? Thanks again!
How do you keep the paint from cracking if that's what happens. Looking to try painting on rolled canvas
I was wondering this too
Hi great video, how do you fix rolled canvas onto a wall to work on, is it just nailed on. Thanks
Is this why some paintings continue onto the sides of a stretched painting? Because it started as just a flat sheet and then once it was finished it was stretched over a frame?
Yes
Or sometimes they continue painting on the edge when its already stretched
This video is such a blessing. THANK YOU.
Thank you Cody!
Very helpful. Thank you. I tape on wall and ground. And sell as rolled canvas.
Which tape for canvas u use ??
What tape? Seems like most tapes wouldn't be strobg enough.
But I assume it has to be left in place after you've painted it to dry before moving? I feel like if you took it down from the wall or moved it before it would dry it could change the painting?
Is there a rule of thumb for what weight of canvas to buy? Like for instance, they sell thinner and thicker material.
So I try to go with medium weight, but I have used light too. I think if you’re using a lot of paint, heavy makes sense, otherwise I don’t use it
I like 10 oz personally
Thank you ❤ this was helpful
what if you paint on un-stretched canvas with very thick paint? Wouldn't it crack once it starts being stretched???
Yes, is there an answer to this, please?
So what if u put it on the floor (I stretched) and paint it... then decide to stretch it around a frame, does that change the appearance of the painting or does it make the paint flake easier or quicker over time?
It shouldn’t ruin the painting as long as the painting is completely dry when stretched.
thanks for this question and the answer 😊
This is very helpful information thanks! Just getting started trying to sell my art and am so confused by sites like Etsy where people can order an original of the same painting, and they all are offered either unstretched or framed for a higher amount. First, I hadn't heard on how to paint acrylic on unstretched canvas so appreciate the video, but two, I haven't ever tried doing the same painting twice so would need to really work on that! Any tips you might have for that I would love to hear.
Omg your face is so chiselled 🙏🏼
Not sure what that means but thanks I guess!
Quick question, can you use the regular cotton fabric bought at the fabric store instead of the regular painting canvas at the art store for oil painting?
Even i want to know
I would love to know this as well. I have been googling it and can’t find anything, so maybe they are the same material, as long as the canvas is cotton or preferably linen (from what I have been able to find online).
@@33ttpat10 I've tried and here is the answer. You can use/paint on normal clothes. There are artists who use medical masks and even medical bandage wrap. What you need to do is to prep the canvas properly. What I did is after stretching/framing them, is to apply at least 2 layers of gesso. If you don't have it, you can also use white acrylic paint.
@@33ttpat10 interesting question as I have looked it up myself a couple of years ago......a guy bought a white cotton sheet, cut it to the size he wanted and used gesso on it about two layers! It worked crazy well, lol! Saved lots of money!!
Do you varnish before rolling it? if yes, which brand?
What happens when it gets stretched?! Does is also crack the paint?
what if there is no margin left to stretch? How would you frame it?
great info ...Thanks
Can I directly use oil paint on unstretched linen or do I need to oil ground it (prime) before painting?
All cloth needs a glue size applied before painting, just FYI, to protect the fibers from being rotted by oil paint. The oil ground goes over that but is optional.
What kind of paper do you use to pack the painting? Glastin?.. Thanks and awesome video!✌🏽😁
How do oil paintings stretch over a frame when not been stretched previously without cracks or voids? Have you had any damaging comments from customers that have had cracking problems from this scenario ? Thank you..
Did you use acrylic or oil on that rolled canvas?
Why would you roll the canvas papar, painting facing out?? Isn't it better if painting is facing in?
No. Because it’ll be stretched the other way. If you do it inward, the paint might crack and you run the risk of crushing the paint.
Thank you for this video! What oz of unprimed canvas would you recommend for painting directly on? I will be painting flatlay/ styling mats that I can easily roll up and that are durable?
Honestly.... I would probably just straight up staple the unstreched canvas to my wall... I dont have the time or patients to find a stud, put a nail in the wall, hang the painting, and then make sure that my clumsy self doesn't punch it and nock it of the wall...😅
You could hang foam board on your wall and just use the longer push pins to hold it in place.
I have had trouble with storing rolled acrylic paintings on unstretched, have unrolled them later to find that the canvas is all sticking together inside the roll! This is acrylic, so I had assumed it was dry. I don't know what happened. But I stopped painting on unstretched canvas because of that. I'm halfway through your video and just wondering if anyone has dealt with that issue. Is there something that be put on top of the painting so that it doesn't stick once it's rolled up? Thank you !!!!
Thanks!
Is it necessary to apply a varnish coat after finishing?
Yes it'll protect the painting
@cotyschwabe may you please answer this question. Is it ok to paint on the back, the reverse side of my acrylic painted canvas? I want to cover the back of my painting 🖼 black. I think it would give it a nice look. Can I do that? It would this affect my painting? Pls and ty
Just got some primed canvas on a roll. It's so stiff and it curls. Do you have a hack to get it to lay flat? Thanks
what do you set your finished unstretched paintings with? Or could I use the same things I use for my stretched ones
I’m not sure the question. Set them?
@@CotySchwabe im sorry,,like for my stretched canvases I spray gloss finish on them so they look nicer and the paint won't get ruined as easily
Hello thanks for the information. Have you ever painted on cotton duct or raw canvas? I’m thinking of trying and trying to find out what problems or issues I may run into?
I have just recently, it takes a lot more water to stretch (if using acrylic paint) but I loved it. But this also took a lot more paint than a primed surface. I was able to blend waaaaaay easier than on a primed surface though.
@@AnotherDaidream thank you. Good tip on soaking up more paint. I’m trying to paint bigger and feeling a bit lazy and cheap on starting. Be well!
Do u have to prime the canvas cloth before u paint?
You don’t have to, no. At least not for gloss enamel paint. It’s super sticky so it doesn’t come off. Acrylic or oil may act differently.
@@CotySchwabe thank youu so much💚
what is glasson paper ? confused and thanks
Unstretched canvas crack when they are streched so you cant strech it, only put in a frame.
Hey, roughly what % do you deduct from the price for an unstretched canvas, i.e how much would it cost to frame or stretch themselves?
great video! do you varnish your unstretched canvas?
When the painting is done? No.
Do you ship the painting ? What companies do you use.
Wont the paint crack or peel off
Please tell us how to roll pallette knife painting and ship it?
If its completely dry, you should be able to roll it, but it depends on the amount of paint used i guess
This might be the dumbest question but how do you know what side of the canvas is the front?
If it has gesso on it, then it will be white. If it doesn’t, it usually has a rougher side, and that’s the side of use. But it may be the same on both side. In that case, it wouldn’t matter
Hi, can painting it be varinsh too without frame? And then roll it. Is it OK
Yes, I'd like three inches of canvas please
You're CUTE!^_^
Waste of time. No info on preparing the canvas (Yes? No? With what?) What kind of paint?
Time waster
Nobody forces you to watch a video, so throw that comment back at yourself.
@@catclark9488 your a joke lol