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Heat2010
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#21342 2007-09-07 00:24 GMT |
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what are the benefits of painting on linen canvas instead of a cotton canvas? i was wondering because some of my buddys paint on linen
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LeadTheRave
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#21343 2007-09-07 00:31 GMT |
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i dont know
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SpongeBob
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#21344 2007-09-07 00:33 GMT |
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it has to do with the tightness of the weave which will give you a smoother surface to accept the paint.
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John30
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#21345 2007-09-07 00:37 GMT |
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Linen is very smooth, so it's preferred by people who do a lot of portraits in a realistic fashion. I would think impasto technique would be a waste of money, but any very smooth style of painting would be worth considering in linen. It is the most expensive.
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Jake
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#21346 2007-09-07 01:40 GMT |
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I have painted on both and have not found any real difference. I have found that the quality (weave and thickness) of the cloth you are using is of more influence than the actual stuff it is made of.
Granted when sizing the cotton or linen there is a difference but when the gesso has dried there is little difference left. |
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Salinger
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#21347 2007-09-07 19:46 GMT |
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linen is a much finer weave. it tends to be more suited for portraits because of this.
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