Made Crappy Art? Best Way To Reuse Your Canvas!

Have you ever worked on a painting and it starts going south on you real quick? Don't get mad and throw that canvas away, we can save it with a simple technique.
In this video, I will show you how to safely clean wet paint off your canvas so you can reuse it for your next painting at another time. This video is perfect for any painter that needs to know how to reuse & repurpose their canvases. A true must see for an new painter. Enjoy!
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🔷 00:00 - How To Reuse A Wet Canvas
🔷 00:51 - Safely Cleaning A Canvas
🔷 02:16 - How To Repurpose A Canvas
🔷 03:47 - Re-painted Canvas Examples
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[@lrodenlr]

I did this on a painting that was just not working out. Then I started painting over it immediately after and it ended up being one of my favorite pieces 👍🏽

[@WildCreates]

Funny how that is sometimes ya know! I think its because you had a test run which failed, but you learned from it. So when you paint again for a 2nd go at it... You feel more confident. Keep tackling those awesome artworks 😜

[@LipsitaArt]

Gorgeous colors in the mountains. Loved it. Thanks for sharing

[@WildCreates]

Glad you enjoyed it. Make sure to hit that Sub button to know when more videos drop 😁

[@Thezellofamily]

Thank you for the great information. :) I've had a few acrylic paintings that I washed off with water mid-painting and what stayed on the canvas inspired a painting I was proud of.

[@WildCreates]

Stoke that you are finding my videos so helpful for ya :)

[@twoturtlesteps7057]

Thanks for this awesome tip! It’s always great to be able to reuse art supplies because canvases can get pricey.

[@WildCreates]

So true!

[@JegErN0rsk]

Great video. I'll be doing this from now on

[@WildCreates]

Glad it helped you out!

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello @WildCreates. O i love those purple mountins. To bad you painted over them. I resuse my canvas panels that i buy from my local hardware store. Thanks for the video. Happy painting and ✌🏾

[@WildCreates]

Good news is I can always paint more of them :)

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Nice👋🏾✌🏾

[@Eldiva78]

Thank you. I paint with acrylics. If I don't like my painting, i cover with black and start again.

[@WildCreates]

always smart to re-use your canvas when your can - it helps save on your wallet too

[@Eldiva78]

@@WildCreates oh, it give me freedom to know that in every moment i can start again. After realize this, i feel more confident.

[@PaintingWithYovette]

Gosh Wild, I have not seen you for while. Just watched a few of your water mixable oil videos!. I am using all water mixable oils now days and totally love them. Glad you are liking them too. So much cleaner and healthier. Hope you do more on them. 💖

[@WildCreates]

I am doing fantastic and always enjoy when I can pop in and watch your videos too. I always find them so up-lifting and charming.

[@PaintingWithYovette]

@@WildCreates Aw, that is sweet to say Wild! Are you using WMO or regular oils most of the time now?

[@WildCreates]

I have both at the moment. And I switch back and forth. I would love to use more water mixable BUT I need to get though all the normal OIL i have first 💪

[@PaintingWithYovette]

@@WildCreates Me too, I have both, I just let Bob's sit on the shelf. I may eventually get rid of them all together. Anyway, good to see you again.

[@mariodegroote6756]

thanks for the good tips on the canvas cleaning;D got two here that needs cleaning, my hands had an own life painting them.....

[@WildCreates]

Bwah ha ha ha... Well take a picture of them before you clean them. This way you can see the progress you have made when you look back at the images.

[@mariodegroote6756]

@@WildCreates my mom told me never to leave evidence behind.... so... that doesnt apply here doesnt it? hmmm.... im learning O.O

[@michaelbath8460]

Tell me what about if you’ve let your canvas to dry how do you suggest we can re use oil paintings only. Keep them coming Wild-man

[@WildCreates]

I would have to make a different video for dried canvases. Because it really depends on how much is painted and how thick you applied paint on it. I will see what I can do.

[@nancyross9379]

How do you repurpose canvas if painting has dried? Like all your tips!!!!! Thank You!!!

[@WildCreates]

A few people have requested that video idea. Let me see what I can do in a future video for this topic.

[@user-xw9ox6zz7d]

Hello, I have a commercial painting that I bought at Goodwill. I love the frame. Can I use these same steps to cover it? It looks like the canvas has a film over it to make it shiny.

[@WildCreates]

The shiny stuff is most likely a varnish coating... which can be removed with an art varnish remover. Once the varnish is removed you can paint on top and be good to go. If you wont want to do those steps... you can paint on top of the varnish but the paint will most likely crack and fade in a within a few years.

[@ardellnelson1407]

Do you ever paint on 2" framed canvass that does not need a frame? Do you have a tutorial on painting on thick canvasses? Love your tutorials.

[@WildCreates]

Yes I paint on them all the time for final pieces or commission BUT generally for YT videos I use cheaper canvases. Its easier for my to work with when I have to changes camera angles and lights and such. When if comes to painting a canvas wrapped frame... Its basically the same... just remember to paint the edges and such.

[@valencia5560]

I used a soy stripper gel I've had for yrs that really eats paint. But I scrubbed it too hard with a bristle brush, and it was hard to get the gel off and I ended up being able to see thru the canvas in spots. I'm hoping I can just add several layers of primer and get it back to a usable state. It's a large one. I don't have tons of money for canvases right now because I've spent about 300 on paints and supplies to get started 😳

[@WildCreates]

Never used a soy striper gel before ( sounds intense ha ha ha). Generally scrapping my canvas and adding a wash of thinner cleans it good enough for me to use again. If you need some cheaper painting surfaces. Check out this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roCto6x9bbOnraM

[@wyogirl5648]

Knowing that my first paintings were not going to be keepers, I ordered canvas pads in 16x20 there are 10 sheets of canvas per pad. Tape them to a board and they work great and are easy to store on a drying rack.

[@WildCreates]

I still have my first 3 paintings. They are nothing great BUT I love them. They remind me of how far I have come with my painting journey.

[@wyogirl5648]

@@WildCreates I see that you actually reply to everyone, this is amazing knowing how much time this takes. Your videos are very good, super informative I can’t wait to apply them to my next painting. And you make me laugh thank you for all your hard work.

[@WildCreates]

I try my best for the comments that matter or the ones that help other new artist ha ha ha. Some can be toxic BUT I try 😋 If you enjoy the content you can always become a YT member on this channel too. It helps support me and this community :)

[@sukihitz291]

Good tip! Can you do a video on reusing an old canvas ..one with a painting you no longer wish to keep? Thank you!💞💞💞

[@WildCreates]

Are you talking about when an oil painting is all ready completed and dried?

[@valencia5560]

@@WildCreates I'd like to know as well. I remember Bob saying you can sand the canvas...

[@easylawncare]

I use a small window squeegee! Or have used a wiper blade also.

[@WildCreates]

Ha ha ha - That's pretty clever. Thanks for sharing

[@stevetaylor7841]

Hello there I was just wondering if you can help me a quick question do you know what the oval brush is use for .

[@WildCreates]

Blick did a great review on it. Check it out below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4KcoGlofrmifZI

[@construxi]

Can you make a video about transperant and opaque paint. I saw a Bob Ross video were he use a Black canvas and transperant colors. Is it right from the tube or mixed with thinner or oil?

[@WildCreates]

Most paint colors will tell you right on the back of the tube.... but not all! I will see what I can do to make a video on this topic for ya.

[@Gladys7477]

What's the DIY hack for making a scrapper?? I can't find any link in the corner. Thanks for your videos!

[@WildCreates]

When you watch on certain devices like mobile, the links don't always pop up. Hope you enjoy it. Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioXFY5ijer2sqZY

[@stevetaylor7841]

Hi can you tell me the best type of light to use when painting at home at night

[@WildCreates]

If you have the option - Soft Natural daylight is best. Just all the sun to shine through the windows and bounce off the walls and your good. This way you get soft light and it doesn't shift your paints or strain your eyes. If you paint at night and daylight balanced light will do.

[@sylvia2553]

That's brilliant 👏thank you ,I've got a dry one it's mud and could grate cheese lol any tips for me,?

[@WildCreates]

Yes. But first, was the first attempt acrylics or oil?

[@sylvia2553]

My cheese grater disaster was painted with oil paints

[@WildCreates]

OK so apparently I have gotten this request from a few people here. Let me see what I can do to make a video on it, because I think it will be easier to show rather than typing it all out 😜

[@sylvia2553]

That sounds like a brilliant idea , thank you .

[@cindylancaster2572]

I have a couple of canvases to reperpious. They're dry so can I use gesso on them?

[@WildCreates]

If its acrylic Yes you can! However if its oil - just paint over with oil and wait for it to dry OR scrap it clean and add LW too it and how you have a great practice canvas.

[@michaelgoodwin5510]

So, i did a painting and set it aside and came back to it and decided I didn't like it. I want to re-use the canvas but the paint is now set. Can I still scrape it off or better yet is there an oil on oil approach to reusing the canvas, since I can't apply gesso on top (acylic on oil is a no-no, right)? The canvas is completely dry.

[@WildCreates]

So some people out there say you can sand oil paint down so you can paint on top of it again. While that is true, to me thats not a healthy route to take. You are more than ok to paint on top of oil with more oil. If i was you... I would just leave it a long and save it as a reference. Now paint the exact same thing on a new canvas. When complete you have a before and after that you can use to measure your growth or learn from.

[@michaelgoodwin5510]

@@WildCreates Sage advice, thanks!

[@dontaylor1041]

How do you treat it if your painting has dried for weeks, now you need to paint over it

[@WildCreates]

If its acrylic you can paint over it or sand it down. If its oil... paint over it to make it smooth and even ( but only use this one as a practice canvas )

[@essenza7]

🙏♥️

[@WildCreates]

Glad to help. Make sure to hit that SUB button to see more awesome videos.

[@precinct1baltimorecountyre588]

Harbor freight tools auto body putty spreader same thing like 2 $ for 10

[@WildCreates]

Thanks for sharing your hack

[@shreehanmathur5871]

we can wait till its dry and then we can cover it with white gesso and we would have a brand new canvas

[@WildCreates]

You can do that for practice canvases only. Adding gesso or acrylic on top of oil makes for weak adhesion at times ( thus your paint can chip and break off ) over time.

[@shreehanmathur5871]

thanks for telling , i will keep that in mind

[@WildCreates]

Glad to help out

[@spacejumper0593]

I just started painting yesterday...was a fun experience...used this tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4WvnaeCfbtglbs but as I did, all the colors was mixing with the liquid black and white. So I guess that I applied too much of it. Is there a way to save this? So even if I continue painting on that canvas I'm just wasting more of my colors. So can I safe this canvas, since it is completely soaked with the liquid mediums?

[@WildCreates]

Nic is a great teacher ( he taught me in a few classes ). Dont worry to much about making a perfect painting for your first one JUST ENJOY THE JOURNEY :). If you think your canvas is soaked with medium just let it tacky up for 12 to 36 hours and then paint on it. What I would do is just... take what you learned from your 1st and apply it to your 2nd painting. I think you will be amazed at how much better it is.

[@spacejumper0593]

@@WildCreates So I Obviously need to apply the liquid white and black again after it dried. ? (used the W & N Winton oilcolors btw.)

[@WildCreates]

That you will have to test yourself - if you over soaked it. Might be perfect to continue from there after it tackys up a little OR you might have to re-wet it. Test it and see.

[@russellcollins6949]

Why does the left hand side of your hair look like a Vulcan pointy ear please?

[@WildCreates]

Hot dry weather in California makes my hair stick up some times 😜