🎨Answering your Canvas Questions! Stretched Canvas vs Canvas Roll

Welcome back to the studio! Today, I'm answering all your canvas questions from CZcams, Instagram, and more FAQ I get from studio visits. I hope this provides more insight into my process and maybe help you into your process. Here are the Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:03 - 4 reasons that I use canvas roll
3:08 - Gesso prep
6:27 - Gesso supplies
7:23 - Applying gesso
9:48 - Time to paint
10:27 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
15:48 - Your CZcams Questions
19:56 - Your Instagram Questions
22:02 - Showing my art with past crease & cracks
29:29 - Where we can connect
Questions in the FAQ section:
Does it crack when you roll it?
Can you stretch the canvas after you have painted on it?
Can you stretch the canvas and re-roll it?
What type of canvas you use?
Where do you get your canvas from?
Type of gesso: Blick Studio Gesso
Resources:
Where to buy canvas roll online:
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Thanks for watching!

[@fontainerouge]

Rolling on the outside is standard practice in museums (protect with brown paper). Also, the wider the tube, the less chances of cracking. Last, if you can suspend it (a bar through the tube) rather than have it on the floor or standing, you are golden.

[@JustinDeMattico]

If you wanted to roll your canvas with the artwork facing out, my professors in art school always recommended glassine paper over the piece to prevent anything from sticking or getting scratched 😊

[@aohamer]

That's a great tip! Thanks much

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This 30 minute video went through like a breeze because I was learning so much and having so much fun just watching you. You have an amazing, down to earth personality. I Super appreciate all this information and your honest answers. It shows off your fearlessness. It is fresh and helpful and thoughtful of you because usually artists are not exactly rolling in money. Definitely subscribing to your channel. Thank you for doing this.

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3.I’m glad I discovered you, you are the coolest and hope you can come exhibit in Europe after all this covid shte is over! Your work is dope!!!

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I'm a photographer trying to look up the difference between the two options, and I must I say I love the vibe your videos and how freely you're sharing your knowledge! I will definitely be referencing your videos if I ever try my hand at painting!

[@melodyfisher1105]

Thank you so much for sharing all your tips - it’s so helpful!

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[@RhebeDraws]

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Wow. Thank you for all of this expertise! So helpful!

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[@WangYue1995]

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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experiences. This tutorial is very helpful!!

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Thank you, thank you! This is exactly what I needed advice to manage. Much appreciated.

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You are so enjoyable to watch and listen to. Thanks for the info!

[@tajih9683]

So lovely, talented, and helpful!!! You inspired me to use canvas. Thank You!!

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[@Mcshanda]

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[@CN-bg1fy]

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[@kathrynkerr4720]

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Omg u were sooo helpful. I just wanna make a big abstract painting for the first time and I am soo clueless and u helped answer all the questions I had. ❤️✨

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Remarkable commentary and instructions. I feel more prepared than I imagined. Love your Gemini energy

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you are amazing. i am so happy i found this. i am inspired!!

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Thank you for the information and commitment to your craft. Blessings.

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Gracias!!! 😍 Is soo nice you share all the tips to help us!! Very appreciate 🙏 you r soo cool. Blessings

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And thank you!

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I'm only 4 minutes in and this is such! a helpful video, thanks!

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[@georgemarklow4683]

Thank you so much for giving this advice and for the energy and enthusiasm you've put into this video. I want to paint large but live in a small studio flat in London because of the rental prices, plus studio space is expensive too.

[@daveyamagata]

Informative and energetic :) great vid. 😊

[@Life_of_TUSH]

Thank you. I appreciate this.

[@AbdulAziz-cj4hg]

Hi im also an artist that use large canvas and paint it directly on the wall unstretched, when i first started, the canvas usually get some loose parts after stretched, so before i actually stretch it with the pliers, i spray some water on the back side, leave it for 5 hours or more, and then start stretching.

[@bryans5150]

Just found your channel by accident. Wonderful that you're able to create and follow your passion. I just picked up the brushes after a 35 year quit. I appreciate your knowledge and effort in producing content that inspires myself and others. Keep it up girl!!!

[@IngridNMonny]

Hi I’m a an artist myself ( drawing and paintings ) , first of all I love your spirit and your energy you are so cool and funny !!! this video was really helpful. I got carried away and watch some more !!!! I wanted to start painting on roll canvas for so long and I had so many question about it !!! And I found your video explaining everything I needed to know. Thank you for all the tips !!! Take care !!!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@richieswanmusic]

Thank you for very usefull tips, lovely art work, regards

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Awesome video! Thank You :)

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excellent info , thanks 🙂

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After watching this whole video... I fell in love with you.. thank you so much for this, was very helpful

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Very informative! Thank you for this video. I also do murals and large pieces so this info was very helpful

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I know nothing but I'm wanting to try my hand at painting.
Yours is the first tutorial that I have found that gets right to it without a bunch of non-related chatter.
Thank you for that!

[@micahreyes7499]

Thanks so much for this helpful.

[@aohamer]

You are so welcome!

[@amandajohnson3294]

Wow look at all that space. I would so love to be able to paint on that scale. Could I ask what type of wall/material you staple your canvases to? Love your videos, so informative and relaxed. XX

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You are very easy to watch and hear. Your smile....delightful. Your art is you, a celebration of life.. Thankyou for your sweet service to us all. May He bless your journey.

[@thgritic102]

I love making my own canvases (really wish I have a wood saw in my house to build more), so the canvas roll question was super helpful.
For my style of canvas art, rolling it up would be a bad idea since I have a "pop-uo" style, so I have to store them up with the canvas, and finding ways to move them about (they aren't huge thankfully) is the main challenge. I'm thinking about having them in their own shipping boxes 🤔

[@huasi2636]

I was so upset to find out Lumicor isn’t giving out canvases anymore but then you mentioned Jerry’s and I’m from Jersey so I’m very familiar with them. Put a smile on my face lol.

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[@aohamer]

Thank you so much!

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Ty for this video.

[@aohamer]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Glad the video helped!

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[@aohamer]

Glad you enjoyed it!🤗

[@suzannebonham583]

Ha Ha experiment first, read the directions on the can later / I do that too :) :)
I love what you are painting! You are very courageous to work that big! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. You have obviously put so much work into figuring this all out. Good luck to you!

[@EBeverly-gv4ln]

your art is soooo wonderfully dynamic. Thank you so much for this info. You answered so many of my questions!

[@aohamer]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much 💕

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I just got super educated. Thank you. Thanks for inspiring.

[@aohamer]

Glad to help

[@embethandrews5949]

May I say that you're adorable? You are. ;-) I love that you left in the oopsie that you did when you poured the gesso out while looking at the camera. I've done that exact same thing! :-D It's wonderful to find someone who can laugh at their own mistakes. Thanks for the giggle.

[@lastdays9163]

So helpful!!!! I always paint on stretched canvas but I'm going to start on unstretched because they are a nightmare to move because of the large format! I was uncertain about unstretched, so thanks for the detailed explanation. Also, when the covid has chilled I'll visit my place in Seattle and I will definitely pick up some of that free canvas and bring to my studio.

[@aohamer]

Yaass, glad I could help! I'm almost out of canvas but I would still love for you to swing by when you're in the area. Thanks for watching 💘

[@zahramerchant]

Thank you so much for this!! it was really helpful. Do you know if we can stick the rolled canvas to the wall without stapling, can we use tape directly??

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[@the_crazy_filipina]

Thank you for this video. I am working on my first commissioned acrylic painting and the biggest so far and I didn't know what to do until now

[@aohamer]

Aaww, congrats! Glad I could help 😍