Secrets of the Masters: Preparing the Canvas - Traditional-Drawing Tutorial


Secrets of the Masters: Preparing the Canvas

When you're preparing the canvas for a detailed portrait in oils or acrylics, you want the surface to be smoother than a regular canvas texture. This video shows you simply and clearly how to go about it.
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