How to Prepare Canvas for Acrylic Paint

How to Prepare Canvas for Acrylic Paint. Part of the series: Acrylic Painting Instructions. Preparing a canvas for acrylic paint begins by applying a layer of gesso, which is available in a variety of colors and tints. Coat the canvas to make a much smoother painting surface with creative advice from a professional artist in this free video on painting with acrylics. Read more: www.ehow.com/video_5116721_pre...

[@markpabst8468]

been painting for 5 years but was self taught, missed a lot of basic fundamental points. Thank you for the to-the-point and pleasant video.

[@ronaldtimoty]

i’m leaving this to remind you

[@djcharlez]

Same same same!!

[@mannus1613]

Short, to the point and informative !!

[@janX9]

I set playback speed to 1.5x. Even better.

[@88Doug]

Agreed! I love art, and I am fiiiinally, getting around to painting!

[@3loco.m980]

Thanks Papa

[@TheSunGoethDown]

I don’t know anything about acrylic painting but I’m trying to learn on my own. Thanks for this easy lesson!

[@sherenay3109]

Thank you Ralph. I’m beginning my journey with acrylic paint and I noticed when I painted on an untreated canvas it absorbed way more paint than I liked so I did some research on what I needed. Then found your video. I’m looking forward to the outcome.

[@lolipox1034]

Thank you for your video. I hope you and your family are doing well in this time of pandemic. Art is the best way to keep ourselves calm and hopeful. My best wishes to eveyone reading. #StayAtHome

[@FitzMurphy]

Thank you! We learned something new today! Very concise and to the point!

[@arabellamovius2260]

This is very useful. It gives it more of a smooth rather than a rigged feel to it. I’ll be sure to do this when I paint next time 😊

[@malcocreative]

Thanks Ralph!

[@dormisetelenjeriidepat6355]

Thank you Ralph! Very useful presentation, good for beginners. My best wishes!

[@afonsolucas2219]

I always buy store bought canvases because I don’t know how to make them and even if I did, I wouldn’t have the time.
So I’m glad they’re usually pre-coated because when I was younger I just painted directly on to them and I feel happy knowing those paintings are good for some more years.
I started putting gesso on my canvases rather recently and I didn’t know if it was the right thing but I’m glad it is :)

[@anyayeva1]

I love this! About to create my first painting for a good cause and want it to be the best quality. Thank you for such an informative, knowledgeable-full video.

[@agoughnour]

Short and sweet! And SO helpful! Thank you :)

[@fran_jk]

Thank you! Very clear information.

[@zeilabovero3487]

Thank you for your information to prepare my canvas

[@thewifezone4247]

Thank you sir...this video is really going to help me in my project..

[@bethbartlett5692]

Thank you for sharing! 🎨

[@NadzSamson]

short ,descriptive and informative

[@padmavatikorgaonkar2606]

Very informative and to the point,and perfect.

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Thank you Ralph.

[@knowledgeworld9458]

Thanks for such useful tips

[@sweetsonya39-]

Thank you very helpful !

[@5fourlife324]

Thank you!

[@_squishyyoongles366]

Thank you, very informative.

[@SuperMagnum2011]

Thanks Ralph.

[@jaynono]

thank you sir

[@charlesknight8169]

Very helpful video, many thanks for sharing

[@7Earthsky]

Black Gesso..Very handy...Thanks.

[@gymkhanachik1111]

Thanks for this informative info!

[@razannoureddine8765]

Thanks for your video. Should I wait for the gesso to dry completely between applications and before I paint with acrylic colours

[@rapiepoolsawasdi7371]

Thank you very much,sir!

[@florarosario5888]

Thank you

[@karlasoraya2175]

Thanks!!👍🏻

[@missmonispencer9781]

That was very useful.

[@clairerae6258]

Do you have to prep with gesso

[@haynerbass]

Could you use an automotive acrylic spray primer?

[@suvamitachatterjee1217]

Thanks Sir for the quick information

[@CastelliMoni]

Thank you for sharing!

[@gingertroy6329]

Thank you papa

[@user-hv3vg3ed8h]

Which type of cloth used in canvas

[@EuphemiaGrubb]

RAO'S TECH TUTORIAL - Linen I think, but used to be Hemp.

[@geoffreykamrein5063]

Thank you for this information papa

[@mahalakshmiram534]

Is there a neutral / colorless one ? Sometimes to paint purses or bags we need a transparent base.

[@seiyashirayomi3382]

A little late for a reply but anyways
U don't have to base coat the whole purse
I have seen a lot of people use white/black gesso for painting the design out first and then use colour
Like if u r painting an apple on ur purse
Paint the outline of an apple with gesso
Paint the blank area inside the outline and then u r ready to go
Painting an apple over it should be no problem at all
I hope my words r not confusing

[@sajinasar1715]

I have doubt... is brush need to wet?

[@rosered8234]

Also rough canvas is lethal for sucking acrylics dry , smooth - cotton canvases are better , sadly the more expensive the better .
Frederix , winsor & newton cotton canvases are good for acrylics .

[@brittanygeren8881]

How do I know if my canvas was pretreated with gesso?

[@d1i9n2a2]

+Brittany Powers I know this was a month ago, but if you're still wondering, it should be written on the label.

[@janX9]

Brittany Powers If it's not printed on the paper that came with the canvas then simply look at the canvas. If it has gesso, the canvas will feel more smooth yet firm and slightly glossy in comparison to no gesso. Also, the weave and color on the front would differ from the back as they don't gesso the back of the canvas. It's easy to tell, just get your eyes nice and close to the canvas.

[@dianamorales7335]

Oh my goodness! I didn't know canvas can also have gesso already! And I'm looking at the label and mine luckily does have it! awesome! Glad this comments helped me.

[@leeyost9917]

Thanks! To the point. I like that😊

[@faj3ane]

I have a cotton canvas from the dollar store, is it pretreated or do I have to go buy gesso and apply it myself?

[@seiyashirayomi3382]

Cotton canvas will absorb a lot
So u can use water colours and pencil colours on it without any gesso
But if u r using acrylics and oil paint u won't be able to handle the colours as u like them
Gesso is suggested for acrylics and oil paint
I hope u find this useful

[@AtifSpraypaintArt]

what is the name which you used i couldn't understand can you tell me ?

[@katiehall9846]

Gesso, sweetie!

[@lmunroe81]

I'm doing my research and reviewing different videos. On another video the demonstrator used a very very fine sand paper first to extra smooth, brush off dust, then prime. I know everyone is different and so are their preferences, to each their own, blah blah blah. My question: if you don't do this, why not? What would be the pro or cons to extra smoothing? If someone out there has tried botu, which do you like?

[@honeyymint8190]

Can’t you just use a white paint?

[@yarababa8444]

What can i use instead of gasso?

[@jorayne7659]

Awesome

[@shalinimehta2467]

Is it necessary to prime canvas?

[@davidstephenson8656]

I wouldn't say that it is necessary to prime canvas. But I do believe that it's important for the canvas to be primed so that paint won't get too absorbed into the surface.

[@weekendnomad5038]

During quarantine I bought a BUNCH of supplies from the dollar stores and started painting but it’s like painting on a persons face with huge pores lollll

[@strawbearries0_0]

Super 🎉

[@TheSotragic]

Papa bless

[@catrionaderrins2272]

Accidental ASMR. :)

[@charliebrown3426]

cannabis or canvas?

[@Pugetwitch]

I am 41 years old and evidently I've always pronounced gesso incorrectly. 😂

[@padmavatikorgaonkar2606]

Very informative .Thank you.

[@88Doug]

Thank you!

[@CastelliMoni]

Thank you for sharing!

[@swarnlata7437]

Good info.Thanks

[@tirupativenkatesha5107]

Thank you sir

[@CastelliMoni]

Thank you for sharing!