Canvas and Paper
Artists Drawing and Inspiration|Issue 38
Here's plenty of information about the most popular canvas and paper products available in the marketplace, including the newest trends.
Canvas and Paper

AMAZING CANVAS AND PAPER FROM S & S

Fredrix Oil Primed Linen Canvas

Oil primed linen was one of the first surfaces developed for ‘modern’ day painting. For hundreds of years, oil painters have recognised that traditionally prepared oil-primed Belgian linen is the ultimate support for their artwork. With the advent of acrylic and watercolour paint along with the development of faster production methods for less expensive cotton fabric canvas, the use and popularity of traditional oil primed linen steadily declined over the past 50 years. With the introduction of cheap, poorly constructed, non-archival canvases, many oil painters are now turning back to the original (and best) painting surface for oil painting.

The Phoenicians introduced flax to Europe and the quality varies according to soil and weather conditions. Ireland, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Russia produce linen of varying qualities. However, Belgium is the leader, in growing and producing the finest quality flax and artist grade linen. The goal of harvesting and processing flax is to obtain flax seeds and fibres. The fibres are attached to the hollow woody core of each plant. Flax fibres are 36” in length, compared to 1” cotton fibres, which gives it superior strength. They are round and uniform, rather than flat ribbon-like cotton fibres, which gives linen a bold texture that can be seen and felt through layers of paint.

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Pelicans To Portraits
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Pelicans To Portraits

This lady has painted everything from pelicans to portraits. She has completed commissions including cats, dogs, horses, possums, numerous beach scenes… and even a Scottish piper.

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“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

“I Cannot Imagine Life Without Art”

Throughout her story you can feel the delight and joy that radiates from this artist as she describes her passion for art.

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The Noble Equine
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

The Noble Equine

Coloured pastel papers have been used to create this beautiful horse.

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To Be at One With Nature
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

To Be at One With Nature

“My art is who I truly am, and it has given me a freedom to become ‘just me’,” claims this talented lady.

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Making The Picture Sing
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Making The Picture Sing

Using her fine attention to detail, this artist creates a loving tribute to her subject.

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Thanks to Da Vinci
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Thanks to Da Vinci

Wicked classroom caricatures and tattoos fired up the passion for this self taught artist to strive to produce the perfect drawing.

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My Story
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

My Story

Sharing her passion for art has become a way of life for this determined and talented artist.

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Link to Life
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Link to Life

This artist adores pastels … a medium which she believes can fall between painting and drawing. Her art is truly her link to life.

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Don't Rock the Boat
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Don't Rock the Boat

What comes first … the title or the painting? For this colourful artist, it can be either – and experimenting can lead to accidentally creating individual techniques.

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Art for Steven
Artists Drawing and Inspiration

Art for Steven

Some years ago, this man was inspired to make the transition from cartooning to painting. He had always wanted to express himself in this way, and he dedicates every painting to his late brother Steven who inspired him.

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