What are the different levels of canvases?
There are three types of canvas. An oil canvas is intended solely for oil paint. Absorbent canvases are intended for tempera. Universal canvases are suitable for both oil paint and acrylic paint.
What does it mean when a painting is after an artist?
The phrase “after” Picasso (or “after” any other artist) for graphic works means that a skilled artisan created the image on the original plate based on some original work that was by created the artist. For example, Picasso created many oil paintings throughout his career.
Where can I find the artist’s name on a painting?
In some cases, information about the painting – such as the title, year created and artist’s name – is printed on the back. If the work is framed, remove the protective backing paper – you may find the artist’s printed name underneath. Visit fine arts researcher John Castagno’s online database of artists’ signatures at artistssignatures.com.
What kind of canvases do Blick artists use?
Blick offers the largest selection of blank canvases in standard canvas sizes, formats, and textures — from stretched canvas that is pre-mounted, pre-primed, and ready to paint, to canvas rolls for artists who want the flexibility of cutting their own custom sizes or generally create larger works of art.
How to identify unknown artists by their signatures?
Our goal is to help you to identify unknown artist or illustrator signatures, using our large selection of illustrator signature samples. We offer several different ways to track down an artist. First, and easiest is to use the search feature. If you can make out a few characters of the signature, put these into the search box and hit enter.
What can I use instead of a canvas?
Other painting options that duplicate the experience of painting on canvas without the bulk of canvas, boards, or panels are painting paper and canvas pads. Generally available in pads, most painting paper is not actually canvas, but paper with a texture that resembles canvas.
In some cases, information about the painting – such as the title, year created and artist’s name – is printed on the back. If the work is framed, remove the protective backing paper – you may find the artist’s printed name underneath. Visit fine arts researcher John Castagno’s online database of artists’ signatures at artistssignatures.com.
Blick offers the largest selection of blank canvases in standard canvas sizes, formats, and textures — from stretched canvas that is pre-mounted, pre-primed, and ready to paint, to canvas rolls for artists who want the flexibility of cutting their own custom sizes or generally create larger works of art.
Our goal is to help you to identify unknown artist or illustrator signatures, using our large selection of illustrator signature samples. We offer several different ways to track down an artist. First, and easiest is to use the search feature. If you can make out a few characters of the signature, put these into the search box and hit enter.
Other painting options that duplicate the experience of painting on canvas without the bulk of canvas, boards, or panels are painting paper and canvas pads. Generally available in pads, most painting paper is not actually canvas, but paper with a texture that resembles canvas.
