A lot of painters rush past canvas preparation. It feels like a chore, something to get out of the way so you can start the “real” work. But here’s the truth: the surface you paint on shapes everything that follows. A well-prepared canvas doesn’t just support your painting. It actively improves it. Let’s start with […]
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