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Stretching canvas
Hi Leslie,
I just came across your post. I thought I might add my two cents. I stretch my own canvas because I actually enjoy the process. Somehow it's meditative, I think about what the painting will be as I am stretching, mixing and applying the sizing, then a couple of coats of primer. Somehow I love to have my hands involved in that process. I suppose I feel already connected to the canvas by the time I actually start painting.
I have never sold a painting so the price of the painting doesn't factor in for me!
You probably have this figured out, but you can spread out the linen and cut out the best pieces for use. I do six or so canvases at a time.
Hope this helps, maybe you'll give stretching your own canvas a try and find that you like it!
Joan
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