Re-stretching An Oil Painting with Rajiv Surendra - Visit to Simon Liu (Stretching A Canvas Basics)

We've all seen oil paintings, but how many of us pay attention to what's behind them? Stretching a canvas is a skill that requires technical knowledge that Rajiv finds daunting, so today he visits the best of the best; Simon Liu, who re-sizes one of Rajiv's paintings.

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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode
• 0:07 | Exploring the Backside of a Painting
• 0:44 | Visiting Simon Lou Inc
• 1:25 | Understanding Stretchers and Strainers
• 1:53 | The Role of Stretchers in Art Conservation
• 2:09 | Stretchers for Famous Paintings
• 2:48 | The Importance of Joinery in Stretchers
• 3:13 | How Rajiv Started Working with Simon Lou
• 4:05 | From Mechanical Engineer to Stretcher Maker
• 5:01 | The Project: Resizing and Restretching a Painting
• 5:25 | The Art of Cropping a Painting
• 6:11 | Fine-Tuning the Cropping of a Painting
• 7:01 | Ethical Considerations in Altering Paintings
• 7:35 | Tools and Gadgets for Removing Staples
• 8:14 | Comparing Canvas Stretching to Tailoring
• 8:44 | Freeing the Canvas from the Old Support
• 9:35 | The Importance of Canvas Keys
• 10:01 | Using Painter’s Tape to Mark the Canvas
• 10:27 | Identifying the Canvas Edges
• 11:04 | Using a Light Table for Precision
• 11:54 | Placing the Canvas on the Stretcher
• 12:18 | Details in Stretcher Beveling
• 13:04 | Trimming the Canvas
• 14:01 | Measuring and Cutting the Canvas
• 15:31 | Pre-Priming vs. Post-Stretching
• 16:18 | The Sizing Process for Linen
• 17:01 | Avoiding Canvas Fraying
• 18:01 | Long-Term Health of the Painting
• 19:12 | Observing the Canvas Texture
• 19:55 | Preparing the Canvas for Painting
• 20:31 | Stretching Techniques and Gallery Wrap
• 21:12 | Common Practices in Canvas Stretching
• 22:12 | Using a Heat Gun for Stretching
• 23:17 | Stretching Sequence and Tension
• 25:01 | Technical Aspects of Canvas Stretching
• 26:22 | Different Schools of Thought in Canvas Stretching
• 27:23 | Humidity issues and getting the frame to fit
• 28:13 | Pay Attention to the Corners for the Edge and not just the Middle
• 30:03 | Art Restoration is Creating Another Jewel
• 32:00 | Fits Like a Glove
• 33:40 | Keying Basics Depends on Conservator's Tastes
• 36:00 | End Results

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• The Art of Stretching Canvases
• How to Resize and Restretch Paintings
• Exploring the Backside of Traditional Paintings
• Custom-Made Stretchers for Art Conservation
• Techniques for Stretching and Straining Canvases
• Understanding the Role of Joinery in Canvas Stretchers
• Ethical Considerations in Art Conservation
• Tools and Gadgets for Staple Removal in Art
• Comparing Canvas Stretching to Tailoring
• The Importance of Canvas Keys in Stretchers
• Using Painter’s Tape for Precise Canvas Marking
• Identifying Canvas Edges with a Light Table
• The Fine Details in Stretcher Beveling
• Measuring and Cutting Canvases for Stretchers
• The Pros and Cons of Pre-Primed vs. Post-Stretched Canvases
• Sizing Linen for Canvas Stretching
• Avoiding Canvas Fraying with Proper Techniques
• Ensuring Long-Term Health of Paintings
• Observing and Understanding Canvas Texture
• Preparing Canvases for Painting
• Gallery Wrap vs. Traditional Canvas Stretching
• Common Practices in Canvas Stretching
• Using a Heat Gun for Canvas Stretching
• The Sequence of Stretching for Even Tension
• Technical Aspects of Canvas Stretching
• Different Schools of Thought in Canvas Stretching
• Working with Custom-Made Stretchers
• Fine-Tuning the Cropping of Paintings
• Resizing Historical Paintings
• The Role of Conservators in Art
• Advanced Techniques for Canvas Stretching
• Custom Stretchers for Museums
• The Intersection of Art and Mechanical Engineering
• Following Your Passion in Creative Careers
• The Artistic Process of Framing Paintings

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[MegadoseTheOutsiderArtist]

OMG! I just realized.... You are the modern day Mr. Rogers!! I meant that as a compliment. Like when he (Mr. Rogers)went around to places to show us what they do. Whoa

[jodieprymke]

As a fine art framer, I’m so thrilled to see this video - ethical and informative. I would never cut a painting either. Simon is correct, you always need the artist’s permission. This is wonderful! 💝

[ChristineWilliams-msiq]

Thank you for another video putting the spotlight on craftsmanship! So much artistry has been lost over the years with our “instant” society. Your work educating people, as well as sharing your own artistry with us all is such important work. Invaluable actually. Thank you for your mission to share and provide beauty to the world.💙

[PatriciaCramp]

Big thank you to Simon for taking the time to make this video with Rajiv. Behind the scenes videos are my favorite to watch.

[sandysanzenbacher]

This is a very special video indeed. I never knew what went into framing a painting before so thank you for such an interesting insight today. And I loved the expertise and love that Simon put into the process.

[marionandrews]

Simon is a master artisan. I thoroughly enjoyed watching and learning about this process.

[IWMIL]

Doing what you truly love regardless of parental opinion or just the opinion of others is what true fulfilment is within one’s self. Your dream must be your own dream not the dream of others for you or else you will find it difficult to achieve. Always follow what you love, and what makes you happy. Love your channel, it’s you just being YOU.

[debcarroll]

I love these videos where we meet different artisans. Fascinating!

[jodes]

I will be using the angled staples from now on! Thank you!

[mysteriousu]

Wow, I didn't know about these things. I always wondered how they preserve those famous paintings like the one in Louvre as so many tourists visit.

That was generous of Simon to share his knowledge with us.

Thank you Rajiv for taking us yet on another wonderful journey of creativity.

[diamondslashranch]

I so appreciate learning from all the experts Rajiv has filled his life with. Goals!

[myrradine]

Thank you for this fascinating video, Rajiv and thank you, Simon for sharing your knowledge with us. I'm a schoolteacher who also happens to love thrifting paintings and frames from antique and thrift stores and had never realized the behind-the-scene intricacies of framing/ stretching a painting. You continually widen my horizons and for that I'm truly grateful.

[ms.gladis]

Last words from Rajiv to Mr. Liu were touching...Thank you both of you for such incredible work!

[Jo-Anne.Clarke]

Marvellous ❣️ I enjoy needlepoint and cross-stitch. I learned it is most important to have the back of my work as neat and presentable as the front. When I buy a piece of clothing I inspect the inside and the seams. It says a lot about the life expectancy and durability of the article.

[barbmormile]

As an artist and running out of money for schooling, I've self taught and struggled the hard way. If I'd had video's like this it wouldn't have been so hard. So much extensive knowledge goes into each area because medium, matting, framing, etc, all are art in its self. 😊😊

[karenbourke]

Thank you. I am uneducated and want to learn...and you helped me advance my knowledge and appreciation of the complexity of the process of "showing" art. So wonderful! Again, thank you!

[nlbhaduri]

Incredibly useful and informative! Thanks Simon and Rajiv!

[rosewallace]

I believe you learn something new every day, and I learned a lot today watching your video.

[SonSun-urog]

OMG!!! This is so useful and interesting! I just started collecting some vintage art and was wondering about

[jerrycratsenberg]

Wow! Fantastic! Thank you for sharing! It is the way I was taught.