Fine Art
Previously we discussed, thepre cut sheets of canvas or linen as substrates for Oil and Acrylic paintings.
Today I intend to tackle the pre primed commercially available Canvas or Linen board panels.
These are sheets of canvas or linen wrapped or glued over a cardboard like surface, folded at the back and sealed. All the materials however have to be archival to offer longevity to the paintings.
The advantage of these panels is that they are thin (0.2") and lightweight, which, is immensely useful for on location (En plein air) paintings where one has to carry all the painting gear and hike with them for varying distances.
They also come in various sizes and surface materials as shown below.
The biggest disadvantages of these panels, especially the larger ones where the length exceeds 12 inches is the tendency of the panels to warp when paint is applied to the surface. Also they will not last in moist or humid conditions as eventually they will wick in enough moisture that they will disintegrate.
The Image below, " The Lake Cottage" is an example of an acrylic painting on a canvas board.
Summary:
The Pros & Cons of these cardboard canvas panels
Pros:
Very affordable Able to choose from various popular sizes
Due to their standard sizes, can easily fit into affordable, ready made frames.
Lightweight, so perfect for on location painting
East to transport by mail/courier etc to out of town collectors and galleries
Easy storage
Cons:
Painting cannot be cropped to include only the most pleasing composition Unfinished look.
Cannot be displayed in gallery or hung for collectors
Collectors have to go through the hassle of getting it framed
Will not last in moist and humid conditions.
Medium and Large sizes tend to warp.
I hope you all enjoyed this little glimpse from the artists studio.
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Mohamed Hirji