HOW TO SPRAY PAINT ON CANVAS - SPRAY PAINT ART TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS

[@andrewhill1065]

The rust 2x is great paint for its thickness, epic texture creation etc, but for shadow work and mist effects using a cheaper brand with much finer particles due to heavy solvent components is the go. Also, rust 2x is great for stars but if you don’t do several off target flicks first to rid the excess the stars end up way to big instead of fine specs. I’m no expert just wanted to share my experiences and thoughts with the community of artists we belong to. Great vid and thanks for taking the time to make it. Canvas is more challenging in ways but makes for a better wall piece as poster board/card looks naked without a frame and glass in a frame casts glare so canvas always holds most appeal

[@james159ish]

In the uk ,poster board is called Bristol board . Online 👍

[@burnsideart47]

Thank you for that info

[@anthonymcnamara4536]

My favorite is the canvas .but they both look amazing man.

[@tracykilpatrick7423]

I like the canvas better, both came out amazing... I just did an amazon hall. Got close to 40 canvases to try spray paint art... This is gonna be my first ever sp art!!!!!!!

[@si-scapessprayart1673]

Hello, i LOVE your channel's name! I've been at this since 94 in Times Square NYC, my mate Richard painted on Young Street in Toronto back in 92 - STOPPED Young Street. Personally, when I use canvas, I apply gloss white over it and let it dry overnight then paint away, or for a different Bob Ross style wet on wet paint straight away! (LOVE BOB) Also, the paper I use is Carolina 15 point one-sided gloss paper (think photo paper without the silver halides), hope this helps. Also this is MUCH cheaper than poster board and much easier to frame afterward too- most paper dealers will get this for you. All the best Simon

[@quadflopper1012]

to save some money when you are just starting out the poster board from dollar tree works ok, just make sure to use the opposite side from the one with the barcode, for a $1 you get two 22" x28" pieces which you can cut in half for paintings and/or stencils. Also, as sprayers who rely heavily on stencils and texturing, we tend to exert more pressure on a canvas then a traditional brush or pour artist so I think the solid board canvas gives a more predictable result then the stretched canvas, especially at the larger sizes we usually paint at. One thing i haven't tried yet but am planning to is to apply my own coat of gesso, the store bought canvas's are supposed to already be gesso'd but i don't think they have very much. just a side note, the dollar tree has recently started selling both stretched and solid art canvas's, the largest is only 8x10 but it's something cheap to practice on, Ive done a few acrylic pours and chain pulls on them and they work ok....

[@Aerosotle]

Some good tips here folks!

[@shanfazelbhoy9491]

Wow! Incredibly beautiful!!

[@Torchriver67]

Canvas… looking good! Used canvas… that has the texture filled in… smooths out !

[@Aerosotle]

Good call!

[@johnboyer2461]

I like the poster board from Walmart. It's a 6 pack of 22x28 for like 5 bucks. I cut them into 11x14 and or 22x14. I find the art skill ones thinner than I like to use. Canvas are great to paint on but storing them is way harder. I can fit 500 posterboard pictures in a portfolio. Not so much with canvas 🤣 they take up alot of space

[@neonnerd1364]

I always get poster board from Walmart too in the states. Same brand here.

[@laurelbeyer8553]

Both paintings are awesome! I do favor the canvas one. Thank you for the tutorial! Can't wait to try this!

[@Aerosotle]

Thanks for your feedback laurel! Did you get around to trying it?

[@TaoOfCharlie]

These are great! My son wants to do this and this is the perfect tutorial. Looks awesome but not overwhelming to accomplish!

[@redgibson4159]

Love your tutorials! Would it be possible to do a video of common mistakes and how to fix/prevent them? I'm having trouble with my stars seeming diluted and not as crisp as they should be. Thanks in advance!!

[@samdelossantos2864]

Are you waiting for the paint to dry before you do your stars?

[@rockybosarge]

I really enjoy your teaching for us newbies. I have been spray painting for a couple of weeks and out of 20 paintings I have gotten 6 that are really good. Again, thank you for your help. Merry Christmas.

[@the5rbeats42]

I like the river flow on the canvas more

[@jenniferyates4969]

This was amazing to watch!! Looks so easy but I know it’s not..awesome job!!!

[@Xx_Lara2323_xX]

I love working on poster boards, but I watched this because someone requested a canvas… 🤔 was curious if it was doable! Thank you for the tutorial! Great advice, and as always great works of art! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kili5735]

I've never had trouble finding posterboard! i try to avoid walmart but dollars stores have it--dollar general in my experience--CVS also has it

[@ValeriAnnArts]

I love the canvas one, but the poster board one is very nice too.

[@sul1582]

I must say for me the canvas looks epic, more realistic and wow. Thank you for taking the time to show us the difference between poster spray and canvas, God bless you ❤❤❤.

[@telepathos]

I love canvas. I do all kinds of stuff on canvas, but I was really expecting the spray paint, which, admittedly, I have almost no experience with, to just die on the canvas surface, but the finished product looks very realized, refined, and nuanced. It is never going to look as dynamic or "alive" as the glossy surface, but I have to say I think it comes out ahead in the side to side comparison. Maybe I have a bias in favor of canvas, but I can only report what my eyes are telling me.

[@nopriors]

Of all the years I have been watching KZbin "How-tos" this is the the coolest damn thing I have ever seen. Thanks, Greg

[@alifelivedeachday2241]

Thank for that dude. Very appreciate that, not sure if you seen my message on Instagram, but if you didn't that was perfect timing for this video. It's exactly what I asked for. 🤣 If you deserve it the universe will serve it. 😋😁

[@wildflower3517]

Gratitude!!! Canvas 👍🏾

[@turtlelmt7]

I am TOTALLY digging the canvas. I was wondering about spray painting on canvas yesterday! I was happy to find this video this morning! I think I like the idea of the canvas more so than the posterboard because it won't need to be framed! I'm so glad that you make these videos!! Thank you!!

[@bumbaclot519]

You got me, trying this.

[@mikaylapierson7916]

I go to the dollar store get poster works great. The Dollar Tree in the States and Canada have good poster board 👍🏼

[@NatureZone101]

Helpful video for sure. I'm guessing if people wanted to take the time they could prime the canvas with gesso and that would create a smoother surface.

[@TiffEnosDesigns]

Thank you for posting your videos. I'm usually a acrylic on canvas type of artist. I have always wanted to try spray paint work and thanks to you I'm about to try it out! For the canvas I would suggest covering it up with gesso first. This will help the paint from being absorbed too much. I'll test it out now to see if it helps or not. :)

[@Imnotreallyhereanyway]

How did the gesso work? I was considering it

[@LemonAids690]

Did it work?

[@Kmakmizzle]

I decided to spray over the acrylic with spray paint for a smoother finish. That's what brought me here.

[@virgilmerchant5291]

I like using Masonite boards , paint on the smooth side, also 1/2" AC plywood.

[@SSJ4-PlusUltra]

Canvas, my favorite is the canvas. I love artwork, and I'm actually working on canvas spray paint art myself, and watching this is really helping me with the general knowhow of getting it done. Keep it up man.

[@Heythatsart]

Hi. Thank you for making tutorials on how to use spray paint art. Cause of you I getting better and better

[@Aerosotle]

Glad to hear the tutorials are helping. Keep it up!

[@brianfederico5854]

Wow what a wholesome genuine comment. Been awhile since I've seen something like this

[@the5rbeats42]

I like both of them

[@jenniferkline4196]

Since the day you taught me how to do spray paint in 2017 first year I did it on glass, wood, canvas everything except for poster board LOL I put lights behind mine I think it's harder to do it on glass and I'm no professional artist but I didn't even realize then that it's easier to do it on some things than it is on others LOL now I just have it on everything so thank you very much for teaching me everything I like doing it on canvas but I have to say my favorite is doing it on glass believe it or not

[@kaylawallen4327]

always awesome tips

[@RobStarkCasado]

I don't know if it's been mentioned already in the comments or if it's common knowledge regarding canvas painting, but canvases need to be prepared before painting. You don't need anything fancy, just spread an even layer of white acrylic paint making sure to get full coverage. This will help stop the over absorption of paint and give you a smoother working surface as well.

[@Aerosotle]

Not really necessary when painting with Rustoleum Painters Touch as it’s paint and primer in one. You need a bit more paint to fill the grooves but no need to gesso or base coat first.

[@RobStarkCasado]

@@Aerosotle Thank you for clearing that up as thats something I did not know regarding Rustoleum brand. I am new to the spray paint game, I mostly paint with acrylic and recently began using Montana brand spray paints as that's what's mainly supplied where I shop. At this point in my career I always drop a base coat with an acrylic and foam brush for any canvas I sell. Also thank you for the video as well, it was quite helpful

[@jenniferkline4196]

I always go to Goodwill and buy cheap paintings and then Jesso over them and then I use it for spray paint art or I just spray paint them black and use it that way because people who throw out their paintings and give them to Goodwill it's always such a better quality of canvas at such a cheap price

[@scruffythesasquatch1527]

Good tutorial. Just tried it, but used some different colors. Didnt turn out exactly how i wanted it to, kind of screwed up on the mountain part, used to much paint I think. but still looks pretty decent nonetheless for being my 2nd time spray painting.

[@justinebecker2380]

The canvas one is stunning!! Do you have any tips on how to create the rings around Saturn?

[@markettabryant8826]

Thank you for sharing

[@scetchport]

In australia i searched for a month to no avail until finally i found Image Science Advice who sent me a sample. I purchased 50 A3 size 680 gsm posterboards. These have a satin sheen both sides and are perfect for spray paint art. My thoughts on canvass, I've found because of the textured surface the planets outer circumferences arent as sharp or defined especially on large moon etc like dinner plate size. Maybe I'm too much of a perfectionist.

[@shanecatford3448]

roger perner is that NSW or different state please

[@scetchport]

@@shanecatford3448 Image Science Nth Melbourne Victoria 3051 03 93294522 9.30am to 5.30pm m-f. Google it for posterboard prices. Jeremy i owner. Mention Roger from Bollon and spray paint art. Won't help me but may jog his memory.

[@shanecatford3448]

roger perner awesome thank you for the help

[@scetchport]

@@shanecatford3448 ur welcome. Shipping is expensive but when you work out price on each board its ok. The boards arent flimsy and are archival so theres no acid in the paper. Happy painting.

[@crisscross104]

@roger perner I am new to spray painting and also having difficulty finding the right surface in Oz (SA). A lot of confusion is over the name of the board. Are you talking about the backing board for prints from them. Or a different product.

[@tinaramos6913]

Super cool!

[@burnsideart47]

Prefer the one on canvas but love both

[@nakedhealthy_]

This is absolute perfection. Thank you for this comparison.

[@juanrendon8165]

I put a layer of white and let it dry before I do my painting on canvas.just thought I would throw that end if it helps anyone.. thanks for sharing.

[@bigashhultgren3738]

Great work with your paintings, your sharing is great & easy to follow.. Luv your work bro 🙌

[@germaineburr4866]

Thank you for sharing. I really enjoyed this video because of your depth of explanation without being boring. In other words, if your talking, your actually giving reasons of why you did this, or why you did that....this is what i call a step by step beginner tutorial....

[@Camroc37]

Good video, I made four of these today and the second one turned out pretty good. I will say using the bag definitely takes some practice.

[@shanecatford3448]

I have had trouble finding shiny poster board here in Oz I like the way the canvas one turned out . Thanks for the vid

[@jadekat6]

Me here in Oz nothing is shiny enough and when you do find one it's to thin , I got told to use photo paper but that's very expensive, I use canvas and wooden canvas but I trailing varnish down first on the wooden canvas

[@scetchport]

@@jadekat6 check my message above. Image Science Nth Melbourne has just the board you need in various sizes. Get back to me if you have problems . Jeremy is the owner.

[@the5rbeats42]

Thank for the tips and I like how u just use white and black going to try this

[@amandagarza8981]

Thank you, seth rogen❤

[@morgan619able]

I thought the same thing LOL

[@mrjackscribbles9242]

I can't unhear/unsee it now hahaha

[@jlapread1914]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@allanhindmarch7323]

I find giving the canvas one or two liberal even coats of white a day or so before hand helps a little for when using a pallet knife and you don't need quite as much paint (trade off with the base coats though).

[@mikemarks9]

comic book shops... collectors use acid free boards to preserve their books... glossy on one side, comes in various sizes to accommodate different size magazines, I normally buy 8.5x11 get a 100 boards for about $12.

[@coralorkin2020]

Thanks for figuring this out for me, I never heard of posture boards but I’m going to get some. What about Yuppo paper?

[@dustinrossi9384]

How do you not have more subs, I've learned so much, in such a short time , then my years in school, thanks for the knowledge and tips

[@Lily_UA]

canvas looks great! thanks for sharing with us, very actual, I seek answers about drawing on canvases (I have stock of linen fabric & an idea make canvases by myself) so, I really will be happy to see more videos about secrets of spray paint art on canvases, thanks a lot! 👍

[@Aerosotle]

Glad you liked the vid! Thanks for watching

[@tannygail]

I love the canvas one

[@kellymay8242]

Not gonna lie. The canvas is winning for me. And you asked about reusing canvases? Uh yeah. Would LOVE to see that. Dont know how old this is, you might have already done it... but yeah, best part about canvas is the ability to paint over it. Specially if you are repainting there is less take up of paint. And you have the added texture of the painting underneath. Which happens alot with mine as that's my deal. And I have a bunch of messed up or I've changed my mind canvases here

[@kellymay8242]

Ok 3 years. I'll be lucky if this gets read. Exploring channel aaaand go!

[@melissapage6509]

You can use clingfilm instead of plastic bags... same effect 👍🏻

[@bonniekillmeyer4504]

If I'm using canvas I prime it with gesso then let it dry and sand it to give me the smoothness

[@rustisnotacrime2422]

Walmart has 8 packs of poster board that works well. The canvas boards are super nice and all I've been using for mine. Also walmart 4 bucks for a 5 pack. Works best with a layer of white down on canvas first.

[@ronnetteharvey2002]

Canvas canvas canvas!!! Yeah!!!

[@sethsurman1644]

Love it Amazing 🤩 going to try this for sure

[@jenniferrichard2682]

Canvas is my favorite

[@kevinzito3612]

Thank you for posting this it is exactly what I needed, I hope when make something that’s dope as this you’ll see it too 🤙

[@Pinky-rp6bl]

What a great tutorial, clearly explained and easy to follow, keep up the wonderful work. You got another subscriber. Melbourne Aust

[@VitoDiCantante]

Thanks for the tutorials... Very helpful. I didn't find this until about 6 months after you did it. This is exactly what I need right now. If you laid down a layer of gesso and/or paint to diminish the grain and absorbance of canvas would that help?

[@MartyMartMar]

I use a layer of a flexible spackle and sand smooth after the gesso. Seal it though, ot it will drink up that paint faster than canvas alone!

[@quadflopper1012]

Mike i don't know if anyone has pointed this out but the big difference between your tutorials and the tutorials from other artist like skech is, it's obvious you are doing it to actually help people learn while their tutorials are a combination of marketing ploy to sell paintings and just plain showing off which is why so many of theirs are posted to be viewed at double or triple speed, anyway just wanted you to know it is appreciated....

[@Aerosotle]

That’s good to know. Appreciate the kinds words. I truly am doing this for the community we’ve built. Don’t paint much for myself anymore but nothing helps get my butt off the couch like knowing there are 26,000 eager students waiting for the next set of tips and tricks. Thank you for your support, it means more than you know

[@pedroirizarry8070]

Man that looks super cool and nice. I'm starting so i'm learning a lot

[@brucerobilliard287]

I work with both myself but when I work with canvas on occasion and I found that if I prepped it with a coat of white paint and let it dry overnight, sometimes I will put a a second coat.I find doing that reduces saturation into the mesh. I also tried a wooden canvass as well and found if coated it as well it seals the wood and reduces saturation in to the wood. I would like to hear what think of that technique.

[@the88thdarcstar]

What about putting something like a clear coat down on the canvas first so as much paint doesn't get absorbed?

[@rosemaryhabib1031]

Can I ask a favor? Can you please show me how to spray paint a big heart on canvas.lots of love from Canada

[@alifelivedeachday2241]

I actually can't get poster board anywhere so I primarily use canvases. There are a few different kinds I use, but I just wanted to see the adverse affects of the paint on each one. I was quite happy with how the canvas turned out. It's a little more costly on material and I would love to pick up poster board just to give it a try, but I am pretty happy with it. Also rust-olium here is €11.99 a can so if you have any other brands that might work I would greatly appreciate that. For anyone else who knows about products in Ireland please throw down a few links or comments to help a dude out.

[@o0xjaymex0o]

I know this is an old video but poster board is everywhere and always has been. It's one of the things that immediately comes to mind when I think about elementary school that's how popular poster board has always been. Anyone having issues I'm sorry but there's something wrong with you. Any store with an art supply selection WILL have it. Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Grocery stores, craft stores like Michaels etc. I've even seen it in small corner stores for inner city school kids to easily find. That's crazy thinking it's not available. Anyone who builds models knows why the glossy side of the poster board IS the correct way to use spray paints on paper over a coarse/matte surface.

[@james159ish]

Was gonna say what Amanda Garza said 🤩 Fantastic tutorial buddy 👌

[@mysticfrequency592]

I really enjoyed seeing how the canvas art turned out and would love seeing more videos like this!

[@Aerosotle]

Thanks Lisa, glad you enjoyed

[@woply2362]

Comic book backer boards are also an option. The size is smaller but the material is quite similar.

[@Aerosotle]

Great idea!

[@petersamuels2094]

Awesome work on both mate!!

[@wyatt35810]

You can prep the canvas with a couple coats of clear coat, just let them dry completely between coats

[@cronosx6174]

I use glossy photo paper, and spray painti; it works fine. Although, using acrylic paint on glossy paper becomes a big mess; especially when trying to make abstract art. Acrylic paint on glossy paper(with a paint brush) has a tendency to slide on top of it, but only a small layer of paint will stick, and the rest of the paint will accumulate; like a wave on the sides. I've never tried using canvas to paint. So, this is one of my goals.

[@Aerosotle]

Canvas or canvas paper will work better with acrylic paint and a brush.

[@cronosx6174]

@@Aerosotle Thank you my friend. I tried acrylic on canvas a few days ago and it's great; it's a big difference. I was using glossy photo paper because I have been spray painting a little over 2 years.

[@janicekamalski5938]

Like em both but I think the canvas is a nicer thing to hang up for display. More artsy farts than like a poster. :)

[@adamlopez7287]

Awesome, thanks

[@joeskull]

Thanks man. All your vids are really helpful.

[@raqueldebart5710]

Thank you very much for all the explanations. Just one question, so Spray on anly "common" canvas will work? No need to pre-paint it with Gesso or Arcylic Gloss???? Thanks again. I am learning a lot!!!

[@latanyabrown7122]

Gosh that was cool!

[@wildman8601]

do you prep the cotton canvases ? and do you ever have issues when you lightly dust the spray paint over stuff that it wipes off when it's dry kind of like dust ? I am having a issue w that on some new canvases I was experimenting with came out w some pretty awesome ones but some if I brush my hand across the canvas it wipes off that dust spray .. like any colors I used to dust on the canvases

[@ghostrespect179]

What spray cans do you use? I am new with this spray painting art and would like to know the best choice with what paint cans to use

[@brandonblue4653]

Just need to wait for it to dry before putting stencil.. at least that's what I've learned in my experience

[@midboez]

Thanks for another video!

[@rileymoma8245]

I try and use paintbrushes with spray paint and it makes them super crusty I use paint thinner on them then it makes them really puffy and the brush starts falling apart is there anything I can do?

[@scetchport]

I just use a rag to squeeze out excess paint from bristles . Let it dry it will go hard but next you use it work a little of the new colour into the bristles,the hardened paint softens,you then wipe paint out again and bobs your...... Thinner maybe too harsh. I used cheap brushes once,after bristles littered my painting i bought proper hair brushes. Trying to learn cardboard "brush" technique. I can't keep a flow going though.

[@caroline1426]

What’s everyone in in UK 🇬🇧 using please? I’m practising on foam board from Hobbycraft, it’s really good for this x

[@christopherkoa9512]

are you the guy who was doing this in the victoria harbour area?

[@TheNerdPretty]

They put that paint to even out the canvas it starts with a G I can’t remember the name, but I wonder if that would help

[@sarmoni3172]

Gesso

[@tjvolzket1247]

I was watching n some insurance company played th Rick astley never gonna give u up clip I thought I got rickrolled watching a tutorial I was like damn this guy's good I would have never expected that

[@amandalamay7723]

I have a big question for you I want to start doing in a spray can art and what would be the most simplest thing that start out with

[@jbellis11]

Walmart near me only sells that brand in gloss in a three pack

[@mattjbagggers]

Great video, thanks. I can't wait to have a go on canvas. I had one idea, do you think spraying the canvas in clearcoat first, then letting it dry could help in stopping the paint from soaking in to the canvas?

[@joetorres9892]

Gesso it first

[@Aerosotle]

The paint soaks in more with canvas than poster board but it’s still quite workable. Probably take 20% more paint to get similar results. I would skip the gesso if using rustoleum as it does have a primer in the enamel but that’s just my two cents. Clear coat might be work trying but I’ve never attempted that. Thanks for the comment

[@joetorres9892]

@@Aerosotle 2 coats of gesso with a sanding in between makes it super smooth

[@APK-pn4qh]

Late to the party here! I'm in Ireland. Any Irish artists know what poster board is called in Ireland? No one stocks it here. Is it Bristol Board? Also can this type of spray painting be done on photo paper? Thanks in advance for any responses!

[@forgetpeople]

Dollar general has this poster board brand.