![]() This rectangle is the same size as the board I later will use for mounting. (The sheet of paper or canvas is always cut at least an inch larger all the way around than what the mounted painting will be.) The rectangle helps with keeping the horizon level, which is very important in a landscape. Canvas should unmount without any problems.īefore painting, I draw a rectangle on my painting surface to indicate the boundary of the painting. ![]() In the unlikely event you have to unmount a painting by reversing the glue, paper may be damaged in the process. ![]() Best, however, would be to use canvas rather than paper. (I use etching or printmaking paper.) As a further safety step, seal the paper with PVA (Gamblin PVA or polyvinal acetate) before painting to prevent migration of linseed oil down into the paper. Because the question of mounting has come up in my workshops, I thought I’d take a moment to describe my process.īy the way, it should go without saying, but I have to emphasize that the paper you use to paint on must be acid-free and archival. But better yet, if you really love a piece, you can later mount it on board. These paintings are easier to travel with than panels or stretched canvas – you just stack them up like pancakes and interleave them with wax paper. ![]() Lately, I’ve been experimenting with painting in oil on paper and unstretched canvas.
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