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Shop Great Value Blank Canvases for Your Painting and Art Projects At Spotlight

Looking for the perfect blank canvas for your artistic creations? Find it here at Spotlight. Browse the collection of painting canvases available in various dimensions, depths and shapes. Find great value art canvases for school projects and crafts as well as quality canvases for serious painters. There is something for every budget and skill level at Spotlight.

Choose From A Range of Art And Painting Canvases For Your Next Masterpiece

The first step to creating your design is to make sure you have the perfect foundation base for your artwork. Canvas is made from a woven fabric to provide a durable base for your designs. Most canvases are produced in a white colour tone to allow you to easily paint with your chosen colours. They also make it easy to trace out any designs with a grey lead prior to painting so you can precisely plan out your artwork.

Find Stretched Canvas Boards Ready For Any Painting Project

A stretched canvas board gets its name from the stretching of canvas cloth over a wooden frame. Due to the wooden frame, you can easily display your finished works without the need for a frame. Much like regular canvases, you can create stunning abstract pieces, minimalist prints or even self-portraits. These boards will have you feeling like a professional artist in the comfort of your own home. Unleash your inner artist today with stretched canvas painting boards.

Explore A Range Of Small and Large Canvas Sizes To Suit Your Needs

Spotlight also stocks large canvases in a range of dimensions for professional projects. Deep edge canvases, round canvases and calico canvas fabric are also available for your artistic endeavours.

Canvases FAQs

What Is The Best Way To Set Up A Canvas For Painting?

Painting on an easel is probably the best-known way to set up a canvas, but you are certainly not obligated to paint in this manner. In fact, some artists prefer painting on smaller canvases on the table.

Which Paint Brushes Are Suitable For Painting on Canvas?

The range of paint brushes suitable for canvasses is widespread. For canvas, it is recommended to use acrylic or oil-paint brushes. All these brushes should also have stiff bristles, which tend to be more resilient for canvas as well as acrylic and oil paints.

Is Pre-Stretched Canvas Or Regular Canvas Best?

Pre-stretched canvas is easy to use, whilst stretching canvas correctly requires quite a bit of skill, so this is something that is usually done by artists that are more experienced. While you can purchase calico fabric for canvas stretching at Spotlight, we do recommend the pre-stretched canvas for beginners.

Do I Need To Prep My Canvas?

Most canvasses need to be prepped with a primer, this ensures that the paint goes on a little easier. The primer will also protect the paint over time, which ensures your artwork can be enjoyed for years. Please note that not all pre-stretched canvas will require primer. Some manufacturers will add a primer during the manufacturing process, which means you can start painting almost immediately. So, always check your pre-stretched canvas to see if a primer has already been applied.

Does Paint Colour Get Affected By The Canvas Material?

This depends on the type of paint you use. Oil paint tends to remain somewhat the same when it is applied to a canvas. On the other hand, acrylics can change colour somewhat after being applied on canvas, as this kind of paint has the tendency to go just a little darker. Test your colours beforehand to ensure your results are perfect.

Which Medium Do I Use For Canvas?

All types of paints are mixed with a suitable medium before they are applied to canvas, this can influence many aspects of the paint itself. With a suitable medium, you can change the texture, colour, and even its overall drying time. So, for those working with oil paints, a medium could actually reduce the drying time of this paint considerably. Various mediums are available for both acrylic and oil paints. Test out different mediums available at Spotlight to see which one fits your style of painting best.

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Discover Bargains Galore with Our Painting Canvases At Spotlight Today

Spotlight stocks all the art supplies and painting supplies for you at great prices. Find the perfect blank canvas for your project whether it is a small canvas for sketching and crafting or a larger canvas to create a statement piece. Shop online at Spotlight and enjoy the convenience of home delivery or you can also shop at your local Spotlight store. Don't forget to join the VIP club for exclusive discounts and events!