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Eddy
37 posts |
#21348 2007-09-06 22:35 GMT |
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i always gesso wood panels and paint on them with acrilics. i don't like the give of a canvas. i want to start using oils. can i use oil paint on gessoed wood?
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Farrah
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#21349 2007-09-06 22:42 GMT |
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ofcourse, many of the old masters did so.
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Such is life...
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JazzyCat
105 posts |
#21350 2007-09-06 22:43 GMT |
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artists used to do that all the time. one drawback is wood can warp or/and crack.
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RainDrop
42 posts |
#21351 2007-09-06 22:47 GMT |
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Sure! First treat it with a couple layers of gesso. Sand it when dry for a smooth surface.
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Eli
49 posts |
#21352 2007-09-06 22:54 GMT |
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Oh yes! I recommend it. I don't like the texture of canvas either. I suppose you know what kind of wood you like and where to get it. If you're going to start with oils though, you could just gesso it and paint like you regularly do, or you could prime your wood with Gamblin oil ground, and then sand it and paint on that. The texture is amazing!
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BadIan
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#21353 2007-09-07 00:16 GMT |
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u can, i do it too. two things to keep in mind though. one, if u want to have them framed, paint on stanard sized panels (6x8, 8x10, 9x12 etc.). two, give the back side of the panel a coat of gesso so moisture wont get in.
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Lassie
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#21354 2007-09-07 03:16 GMT |
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Sarah_Jean,
You got a lot of excellent answers. I just want to emphasize one point. When you Gesso the wood, you must, I mean MUST, use a gesso made for oil painting. Be sure to ask for it when you buy it. I've had good luck with http://www.cheapjoes.com store brand gesso. It's not expensive, either. Have fun, create art. |
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