Sunday, December 26, 2010

Knowing about Canvas paintings


Painting is an art and fun, primary requirement for canvas paintings is canvas, and you can get canvas in the market easily, all you have to choose while buying is its size and shape as per your requirement. Some varieties of canvas available in the market are:

-         attractive canvas
-         small canvas
-         usual outline cotton canvas
-         profound cotton canvas

Among all these above stated types of canvas profound cotton canvas is the best one to use, moreover selecting type of canvas more likely depends on the type of canvas paintings you want to make. Canvas paintings is not at all like water colour painting, rather it is much bolder, livelier and active, this is because canvas paintings make use of oil paints, giving shinning to the painting to your painting which lasts for longer time and making painting more eye catchy. Use of oil pain in canvas paintings makes them totally water proof and les prone to water harms.

   In case you are worried about the safety of your painting, then leave your worries as here are some canvas carries in order to carry your canvas paintings safely, these are listed below:

-         guerilla painter panel carriers: ideal and adjustable way of transporting canvas paintings
-         handy porter boxes: comprises of rigid boxes to carry canvas paintings while traveling
-         Stanrite aluminum wet canvas carriers: this the best option if you are going to place your paintings at home or any indoor place.

In case you are the beginner and finding canvas  paintings difficult then here are some steps which will allow to start canvas paintings very easily:

-         Make a picture in your find you want to draw on canvas, think all about colours and textures you need to use to make this painting.
-         Get ready with the containers having all the colours you need for canvas paintings.
-         Gain some knowledge how the colours work, and then trace the image you want to draw using black chalk; afterwards you can remove the irrelevant lines by filling the canvas.
-          After that you have to use brush, getting perfect in that will definitely take sometime, but you can start by oil painting, in order to start brush painting you must know how much paint is to be taken and how much paint will be released by your brush.
-         Thing in canvas painting you can not ignore is fell and essence; try to make your painting lively by adding good textures.
Canvas Paintings

Canvas Paintings

Canvas Paintings

Canvas Paintings

Canvas Paintings

Canvas Paintings

 
Canvas Paintings


Painting is an art and fun, primary requirement for canvas paintings is canvas, and you can get canvas in the market easily, all you have to choose while buying is its size and shape as per your requirement. Some varieties of canvas available in the market are:

-         attractive canvas
-         small canvas
-         usual outline cotton canvas
-         profound cotton canvas

Monday, December 6, 2010

Some Exclusive Canvas Painitngs :

Canvas painting of Lillies (slide show)





Canvas paintings are presented in different sizes from which you may prefer according to your wall and décor of the room. The canvas paintings are being looked winning as a well-known home furnishings element. The moving parts of many artists are showcased in the galleries from where the public can come and select. Most of the displayed canvas paintings are meant to be sold but there are a few that are just meant for showcasing and are not sell.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

The Colorful Spread of Canvas Paintings


The array of colors that spread across the canvas of the sky, at the sunrise and sunset can bring smile to any one’s face. Colors have the power to infuse a sense of positivism in each and every situation. A spread of delicately chosen hues, put together in a story telling format, turn into master piece canvas paintings.  There have been many renowned artisans who have captured moments through their canvas paintings to cherish them for a life time.

‘Painting’ has been included in the curriculum of the schools as an important subject and it is not for no reason. The reason behind this is that paintings are one of the most creative methods of expressing the thoughts. Your tools of drawing, pens, and pencils are free to glide on the canvas expressing your feelings in the form of lines and curves. These finally shape up to canvas paintings. 
 Canvas paintings are available in different sizes from which you may choose according to your wall and décor of the room. The canvas paintings are being looked upon as an eminent home décor element. The works of many artists are showcased in the galleries from where the people can come and select. Most of the displayed canvas paintings are meant to be sold but there are a few that are just meant for showcasing and are not sold.

Canvas paintings not only elevate the elegance of walls at homes but the offices of various corporate houses are also adorned with these classy canvas paintings. The paintings serve a dual purpose. The canvas paintings on one end spread a splash of colors and at the same time increase the degree of grace associated with the room.

The most important aspect of making canvas paintings is creativity. Any kind of courses taken up in order to learn paintings and drawings can be beneficial only if the person is already interested in the same. Creativity is an in born talent which can be only be improved by practice and learning new things. The art of drawing canvas paintings can be learned but you can make the best out of it only with your very own creativity.

The best of the canvas paintings have been made by the artists who never went to any art schools. They worked on their talent and came with the best results. So now even you may pick your paints and brushes and get started with expressing your thoughts on the paper.

Canvas work of art & Techniques: clean-up Oil on Canvas Paintings

Canvas Painting & techniques :--










African Art

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Usefull and Important Material for Canvas Painting


Canvas: Canvas is a popular fabric for both oil, and acrylic paints. While it is a common product today, artists have not always had the option to use it.


Types of Canvas:
1 Canvas panels: Canvas panels are a slender piece of canvas layer a unimportant cardboard, which come in many sizes, up to around 30 or so inches.
2 Canvas fabrics: There are two kinds of canvas fabric: cotton and linen.


Materials wanted to make Stretch Canvas Paintings:


  1. Canvas
  2. Stretcher Bars
  3. Small Hammer
  4. Carpet tacks or Stapler and Staples
  5. Canvas pliers
  6. Right angle
  7. Scissors or Matte Knife

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Some Important Tips about the Canvas Paintings

Canvas Painting Board

 What is canvas?

The word canvas is derived from the 13th century Anglo-French canevaz and the Old-French canvas. Both may be derivatives of the Vulgar Latin cannapaceus for "made of hemp

Canvas for painting :-

Canvas has become the most common support medium for oil painting, replacing wooden panels. One of the earliest current oils on canvas is a French Madonna with angels from around 1410 in the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin. However, plate painting remained more common until the 16th century in Italy and the 17th century in Northern Europe. Mantegna and Venetian artists were among those leading the change; Venetian sail canvas was readily available and regarded as the best quality


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Tips About advertising Your Canvas Paintings:-

Canvas paintings are one of history most art forms. It is a great hobby and it can also create you a bit or a lot of money if you have the ability and strength of mind. Although most canvas painters do not have the know-how on selling their paintings so here is a simple article guide to any person who wants to understand and make it in the canvas advertise.


1 Firstly since you can not be moving your paintings around with you while looking for the right buyer. Always taking a couple of photographs of your work can be great to carry with you at all times. This move will show that you are serious about selling your art work.

2 There are many skills selling websites on the internet today. Creating an account with one of these websites and posting the photos of your work could lead to selling directly to an interested buyer.

3 Taking your art work to local shows and exhibitions can also boost your profile and popularity. This is great way of free advertising.

A canvas paintings done right can make a room light up and make someone day.

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