Underpainting process, prepping a canvas for a new oil painting

I hope you find this video a little helpful, especially for those wondering about the products and techniques of my underpainting process.
Obviously, there is so much more information we can pack into this topic, but I just wanted to share the basics of "what is underpainting", "what are the benefits", and the process I have developed that works for me.
What work for me won't necessarily work for you, but I will advise experimenting, finding out what you like, and what excites you, and start developing your own way of creating.
I share only a few reasons why I love this process and why I prefer the color, but I can go on and on, finding more reasons why I specifically fell in love with this process.
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[@ethonica]

Just to add, it would be better to mix in some matte acrylic medium (not glossy) with the paint if you will use it as an underpainting for oil paints.

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

O cool, I did not know that. Thank you for the advice. 😁

[@iamenough6218]

I ve recently started enjoying the application of gesso to prevent the canvas later on absorbing the paint

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Yes, Gesso is a great idea! I sometimes apply it as well but not always 😊

[@JoyceAnderson-ChristianMusic]

@@LizelleStruwigArt I've read that even gesso can soak up or suck oils out of your paint. So another layer of paint is needed, like an acrylic underpainting, or a special oil medium that's designed to seal the canvas or on top of the the gesso to seal it completely.

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

@@JoyceAnderson-ChristianMusic never had this problem but depending on the gesso brand, some really isn’t nice for me to paint on with oils. But there are some I’ve tried that I like. I would actually recommend oil ground from Gamblin. I haven’t tried it myself but I will definitely.

[@JoyceAnderson-ChristianMusic]

@@LizelleStruwigArt Thank you.

[@user-lg1uv2vu6e]

Thank you for sharing part of your process. I hope you will continue to do so. I look forward to your next video and your helpful tips.

[@2ndBirth]

Your process is very interesting and you use some of the materials I too enjoy using. Charcoal, black pan pastel. I also like to use black with a splash of orange or yellow. It was interesting to see that you don't need to use fixative before adding your transparent glaze. I might have to try that. Your artwork came out amazing, very well done. Onwards !!

[@laughablemoments2108]

I loved seeing the technique you’re using, thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try pan pastel and acrylic under my next oil painting.

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

You’re so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!☺️👏

[@misschecaz]

Love to see this process, your art work is amazing

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@CarliRas]

Hi! I just started painting and I’m also from South Africa! Super excited to learn more from your videos!

[@nataliyamro2905]

I'm falling in love with your paintings ❤

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Aah thank you so much 🙏

[@hebaalsumait3099]

Thank you very much I learned a new lesson ❤

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

@@hebaalsumait3099 you’re welcome. Glad you can take something away from the video.

[@ririkaasmr-qo5rz]

Thank you for the amazing information!

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

@@ririkaasmr-qo5rz thank you for watching😊

[@ranjanaa.a8006]

very informative .thankyou!

[@nasalhussain469]

Helpful video! thanks a lot

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

You're welcome!

[@sadiaawanartist]

Awesome ...your work is so amazing ..❤

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Thank you very much! 🙏🙏😀

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[@ZM-J]

Loved your paintings.would pan pastel be ok under an all acrylic paining.?

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Thank you. Yes it will 😇

[@ahmadridwan74]

So you use acrylic as baground and then finish it with oil painting

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Yes 👍

[@boooo6789]

Hey. I read that charcoal has the tendency to rise up through the paint layers even when dried. I saw a couple of example of old master paintings where there were charcoal marks became visible after decades or centuries and are really impacting the work. Do you have any experience with that?

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

@@boooo6789 very interesting, I can’t say that I have. I am aware that painting oils over alcohol inks have that tendency though. Maybe it’s the type of charcoal or paint used. 😊

[@ivamlekarova4200]

Can we continue with acrylic after underpainting and not with oil's?

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

Yes of course 😊

[@user-ws1qp6mx5s]

Do you use gesso to prep your canvas

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

@@user-ws1qp6mx5s sometimes, but not always. Depending on the canvas.

[@nancy14balarezo]

What is the name of the applicator with the felt tip?

[@LizelleStruwigArt]

I think it’s just called a panpastel applicator tool 😁

[@Samri77]

Spray it with cheap hair spray