Finishing the edges of your canvas [Painting tips]

[@teacher13531]

Thank you for sharing your technique for painting the edges. When I wrap around my painting to the sides, it’s easier for me to just do it as I’m painting the front. So when I’m working on my sky, I will just bring it on around to the sides.

[@mikecroke6078]

That’s what I do too. It helps me ensure a good color match rather than coming back later for it

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

There are so many ways to accomplish the same outcome!

[@felicitaandino2209]

👍🏼Agree! i always think that way when i do my paintings PERFECT! more beauty to the painting ❤❤

[@chrisgriffith1573]

I have done this once. I didn't enjoy the experience of doing all that work... lol, I had already lost the mix from the palette. I now opt to go with a neutral tone, gray or black mostly. I chose to make the sides of acrylic, to make the job cheaper and easier. Just one can of black exterior goes a long, long way!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Lots of ways of doing art!👍

[@ArtFlowersBeeze8815]

Hi Layne . The wrap around does look very nice, but how on earth do you pick it up if its oils? Is it pre wired? Do you use a lot of medium that increases dry time? Inquiring minds need to know 😊

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thanks! Yes, I wired it before I took it off the easel. I use Liquin (but it doesn't take much), so the oil paint dries by the next day. You can see me mixing it with the paint.

[@sujanithtottempudi2991]

Excellent question 🎉

[@agold1702]

Good ideas!

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Thank you!

[@keniaissamar672]

Hi ! Thank you for the information, I have a question , i don´t use any solvents (allergies) and i struggle a little bit with alla prima method, because i just paint with linseed oil, so, can i paint with thin layers, and then, the next day, paint over it? Sorry for the english.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

You can, but you'll need to wait until the paint dries (oxidizes) naturally. If you want the paint to dry overnight, you'll need to use a fast drying alkyd medium (e.g. Liquin). If Liquin bothers you, I believe Gamblin has a solvent-free alkyd medium. The paint won't dry quite as fast as Liquin, but faster than without it. You could also check out the water mixable oils, like Cobra. Good luck!

[@ToniC3972]

Thanks. I’ve done that, but now, I just go with a neutral tone on the sides. Another question. Same topic. I found three larger - 24x36 -canvases I’d like to utilize. I simply cannot afford to frame them but will want To sell them. The problem is they have visible staples on the sides. Any ideas? I’d really appreciate it. I could really use the financial boost by selling them.

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

If it's not a gallery wrapped canvas, then yes, they're typically framed. But you're not under any obligation to include frames with the painting. Framing is such a personal choice and taste. You can, however, include mockups on your website of what the painting would look like framed (but specify that it's unframed).

[@sastrasarmana9087]

super

[@aggelikim245]

Cats r always curious 😂😂😂😂

[@LayneJohnsonStudio]

Yes!