how to stain a canvas

I NOW RECOMMEND DIFFERENT PAINT FOR THIS PROCESS. Please see drawmixpaint.com/supplylist for more information. I will be remaking this video soon to reflect the changes and explain why I had to change my recommendations.

[@JSG-mw4qr]

I am so happy to have found this channel. There are thousands if not millions of videos, books and websites dedicated to tutorials for anything ranging from guitar to carpentry. These videos are undoubtedly some of the most helpful and concise that you will find on any subject anywhere on the planet. Such a great channel...

[@laurelknight58]

you are so gracious to share your extensive knowledge ! Thank you!

[@stevefashion19]

the purpose of staining a canvas is not mandatory, its purpose is mainly to give a neutral colour to start the painting on; the eyes tend to be rather overwhelmed with all the white so the neutral colour allows the artist to judge value against a medium tone rather than the white! Again, it isnt necessary but does help, if nothing else, to fool the mind into feeling that the painting has started! I think we have all felt stupified staring at a blank canvas! lol

[@SheriBroadbent]

Just stained my first canvas! I typically use acrylic paint but I've been itching to try oils, so here I go! Thank you so much for all your down to earth instructions!

[@LoneStarRocker]

I'm so thankful I can watch you work. It really helps elevate my art. I was going to buy a brown gesso but now I can mix this up pretty fast. Thank you!

[@ohiorn34]

Thanks for all your videos. They are so helpful to us beginning artists. I especially like your video "The myth of natural talent" and the one where you paint the silver cup. Of course all of them are excellent and so encouraging and helpful. Thank you.

[@afpandra]

absolutely adore your videos! I've been binge watching them for hours

[@simaabedini843]

Wowwwww thank you so much for sharing your info so clear and generous 🙏👏👩‍🎨

[@DrawMixPaint]

I like both the single and double primed #13, can't really tell the difference.

[@namrithbabu1527]

Thank you for sharing the knowledge... I am a beginner for oil based colours. All your videos are very helpful for me.

[@trinepettersen2288]

Love it! Thank you for your generosity :)

[@TTundragrizzly]

Hi, I like to tone the canvas with a mix of Burnt Sienna and mineral spirits. Paint it on canvas, then rub it out with paper towel. Leaves a nice light sienna tone.

[@cuncomaclovio8567]

Exelente con subtitulos!!! Felicidades.

[@allenvoss7977]

Another great lesson !

[@beverleychristiansen8121]

Thank you so much for sharing you talent in your videos. Can you advise, with acrylics, should you stain the canvas? If so how should it be done properly. I have not ventured to oils yet.

[@wolfumz]

Damn. I just take some burnt umber, solvent, and a rag. Fantastic video

[@Chrysanthiart]

Thank you Mark for your video tips! The Claessens # 13 canvas that you are using - is it the DP (double primed?) I have used the Claessens #12 DP and found it too thick for portraits, plus it has a very strong odor (not unpleasant, but I am sure unhealthy) compared to other oil primed canvases that don't smell at all..

[@flisjohnstone]

Can you tell me what number on a gray scale that would be, approximately. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge. I am not a realistic painter but I find myself returning to your site.

[@mollymuzette5860]

Hi, Please clarify if you prime your canvases with oil primer and then stain them as a separate step? Can these steps be combined? Thanks for all your videos/ resources. I am learning so much!

[@anocean1904]

I really appreciate your approach to painting because you mostly use nontoxic substances. When you stain a canvas, is it possible to use paint alone without the mineral spirits to obtain a stained background color? Is the main reason that you use the mineral spirits to thin the paint and to speed the drying time? I know that you might need to wait a little longer for paints to dry without the mineral spirits, but for some people, it might be worth it.