Choosing Canvases: Affordable Options to Professional Quality with Doreen Velin and Audrey Krol

In this insightful and humorous video, Doreen Velin and Audrey Krol break down everything you need to know about canvases. From bargain finds at dollar stores to professional-grade options, Doreen and Audrey cover it all, sharing their tips on what to look for, when to splurge, and when to save. Whether you’re a beginner, an art student, or a seasoned professional, this video will help you navigate the often confusing world of canvases.
Highlights:
Budget-Friendly Canvases: Exploring Dollarama and Dollar Tree for beginner canvases. Are they worth it?
Upcycling Canvases: Doreen’s thrift store finds and how to make them new again with a little gesso.
Canvas Wrinkles & Quick Fixes: How to deal with those pesky dimples in cheap canvases with a simple spray of hot water.
Gallery-Approved Canvases: Understanding which canvases are good enough for professional galleries.
Special Tips for Beginners: How to make your dollar store canvas work for studies, workshops, and kids’ projects.
The Importance of Priming: Why Doreen and Audrey recommend gesso on every canvas, even if it says it’s pre-primed.
Watch this fun and informative video to save money on your canvas purchases while still making art that shines! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to keep getting valuable tips for all your art supply needs! 🎨
Video by Lorenz Plourde for ProcessArt.ca