HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CANVAS - For acrylic painting - Priming and stretching

In this video we'll go over what you need to do BEFORE starting to paint acrylics, if you want you artwork to last in time and be of quality.
When I first started out, I didn't know about priming and I created my first artworks on bare coton canvases ahah and unstretched of course... It's okay when your're starting out tbh because you're still testing out new things.. But at some point i realised that my works were of poor quality and UNSELLABLE. So the day i wanted to sell, well, could'nt do that.

SO : to avoid all that, here is a quick video telling you what's important to have a quality support to paint on !

If you have any questions, write them in the comment section ! :))

Timecodes :

00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Different types of canvases - preprimed
00:44 - Why do we need to prime a canvas ?
01:44 - Gesso - How to use it
02:10 - Wooden keys - How to stretch your canvas
02:44 - How to place wooden keys in your canvas
06:05 - Applying Gesso

[amexjam]

I'm a beginner at acrylic painting and priming a canvas so this video was very helpful. I also now know what those wood pieces are for, too! 😄 I'm ready to make some quality art! Let's do this! Thank you, Julie.

[Jeweloffaith]

I’m a beginner and looking forward to painting with your tips! My first painting is a landscape but I’m practicing blending and it’s not going like it should. 😏😊💕

[sandrai]

This was very helpful and detailed. Thank you so much!

[eleonorapachecodearagao]

Ready to paint et en plus ton enthousiasme est contagiant.

[rmiraphoto]

I’m ready to create some wonderful art. Thanks for the excellent video.

[DropTestDipansuHalder]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Acrylic is drying very fast. Can you please make a video how to control acrylic ?

[vi]

Helped a lot and was explained very simply.

[giaberry]

I am ready to create some quality art.

[gabizatorre]

I am ready to paint.. 😄 Thank you for the detailed explanation.
Julie, If your surface isn't smooth enogh, can you sand it softly?

[angelinagargano]

Hello, i want to use sizing on my pre primed canvas but i am not sure...would you use gac 100 on the back of a pre primed canvas as it is unprimed? And is it ok to use gac 100 on the front of a pre primed canvas? Can't seem to find the answer. Thank you for your video 😊

[thomaustin]

Please help me. I've just finished a commissioned acrylic painting and need to know if adding Gesso to the back will harm the painting later? Thank you

[anupmalviya]

Beautiful you n your voice n your methods thank u so much

[Partdude]

Julie,
Where do you get your canvasses from?

[Seekingsophia]

You sound like a Mila Kunis. Thanks for the tips. Happy New year.

[alleypuddicombe]

My canvas didn't come with those wood pieces lmao. (Dollar store)