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Canvas, panels and papers: choosing, preparing and stretching the right surface for your work.
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"To get the most out of oil painting, you need to start with a great surface." - Edgar Degas Oil painting is a classic art form that has been around for centuries. It is a versatile medium that allows artists...
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This article is an exploration into the exceptional characteristics, superior quality, and the intricate details of the materials and production process of our Opus Finest Canvas & Custom Canvas. What makes an Opus Finest Canvas "finest”? At Opus, the "Finest"...
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In order to meet the wide range of artists' needs, Stillman & Birn’s sketchbook system gives them the choice of paper weight, shade, and surface type best suited to their specific techniques. With both internal and surface sizing, their papers have...
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For drawing and sketching paper, it is important to know which techniques will be used on the paper. For example, smooth paper works well for creating clean lines. When working with colour and/or graphite pencils, having a bit of structure...
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Gessobord plein air painter Dennon Walantus found himself constantly running out of subjects to paint, which led him to the surrounding Adirondack Mountains landscape with a cigar box easel and oil paint. Read Ampersand's interview with Dennon, as he delves...
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Hahnemühle’s Digital FineArt Collection and the Hahnemühle Photo range offer a wide selection of high-quality products. The broad range of inkjet papers available cater for a variety of different applications, quality requirements and artistic demands. Hahnemühle Photo Universal inkjet papers optimised...
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Made on a cylinder mould, ARCHES® Watercolour papers are of a quality close to that of paper made by craft methods. The slow turning of the cylinder enables the fibres to be deposited evenly and spread in all directions over...
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Explore the work of 5 artists who use YUPO® as the foundation for their art. Discover what it is about this ultra-smooth surface that entices these artists to use it in their creations.
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Winsor & Newton is committed to sustainability, and the range is responsibly sourced with 80% of our papers certifiably sourced (FSC) and 40% made using renewable energy. Winsor & Newton papers are also vegan, as all materials used during the...
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Watch this video and learn how to stretch your own artist's canvas! From choosing the right canvas to learning how to stretch it properly over your stretcher bars, this informative walkthrough will help artist gain more control over their painting...
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YUPO Paper: synthetic paper that garners unique results! Curious as to what our customers are doing with this unique paper, we began to probe beneath the surface. Read on for interesting application techniques from artists Vi Wawrykow, Betty Pehme, and...
