Hi Stone - theres a few variables to consider namly the absorption of the paper and the quality of the gesso. By and large I use two coats of gesso to seal up the lining paper I get here in the UK. If I use one coat it tends to dry the oils too quickly. And if its a little thin in on spot the paint literally sinks into the paper. So the final answer is two coats a couple of hours apart seans to work well😃😃😎😎 .
Dollar Tree had these grate small size turn table paint brush holder. I bought one, but when I went back they were all sold out. I use flat board canvas, good coat of flat spray paint sand, give another coat, one last sanding. For my palette I use a plastic low level food tray with a lid. Line with your idea of plastic paper, and a bit of wet to the bottom, and top lid to keep acrylic paint still moist.. If one is handy they can get an old end table, just the right size to put one of your idea inexpensive easel. my end table was free. It was a toss out.
Brilliant - I love to hear how we artists can use a little ingenuity to reuse and recycle everyday objects. Thrift stores and Facebbok market place are happy hunting ground s for so many items too. A stay wet palette for acrylics is a good example of this. We've just rescued a couple of small filing cabinets for our watercolour supplies, papers and materials. I like to fit some casters so we can wheel them around the room. They make great art cadies and best of all they were free! 😃😃😎😎
Happy New Year! A great video for starting our painting journey of 2024! You’re right they are great materials!! I do have suggestions for beginners that helped me. Paint sets are typically cheaper, and there are many great colors in one collection. I use Winsor Newton water mixables. I also suggest buying a clear plastic tablecloth for your workspace under your tabletop easel. Thank you Paul!! 🎊
Happy New Year Stephanie - great suggestions for anyone starting out. The plastic tablecloth is such a good idea and should be on everyones list of 'must haves' - Paul 😃😎
Thanks Paul ... will looking into the liner paper ... yes, I've tossed out many $$ worth of bad paintings and this sounds like an economical alternative.
Did a quick landscape today on some liner paper that I picked up yesterday. Very nice. Literally did not feel any different than a canvas. Thinking about how to mount this piece of paper now. Glue spray and a backer board? What’s your preferred method? Stole the wife’s freezer paper, it worked equally as well as the pallet pads
Now, despite having a ton of my art on paper I haven't got one single painting on display! When I did display them I use a few dots of bluetack onto a backer board. Then I could swop them about. They stayed on display for some time without a problem. One tip is to stick a small square of tape to the paper where the blue tack is going. This stop the paper tearing. Hope this helps@@timbrown2904
Happy New Year! - So you just need the freezer paper and your all set! Thank you for your support in 2023 - Looking forward to a great painting year in 2024 😃😃😎😎
Top Quality handmade brushes at low-medium budget from Rosary & Co (UK). They ship most of my brushes to Australia at better than local Chinese-made Rebrands.
When I decided to get into painting,I built a 5 1/2 foot easel for about $30 , very easy , out of 2 1/2 in and 1 1/2 in. Pre cut 8 ft boards $1.49 each ,it was 6ft but I cut it down 1/2 ft and I’m no carpenter.I can send u pics and how to with a email that was 5 months ago .
That's so kind of you to think of me. I just watched your short video of the $30 easel which looks great. I have two floor standing easels one similar to yours. But with all the film gear and lighting I don't have room for it in the studio at present. Fingers crossed one day I'll have a bigger room to set up in. BTW did you check out the Lepro LED lights? They are amazing value and would clamp right on to the centre spar of your easel. Perfect for those dull days when the lighting isn't so good. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎
Ditto Yovette. I have too many tool boxes! I really must get started on using up some supplies. This Lepro light has a proper clamp so won't wobble or losten up. Its perfect for my Stanrite easels because its so light. It has a USB plug so I can reuse an old phone charge plug 🤗 I use a couple of exercise ankle weights to give my easel a bit more stability whilst I'm filming. But a sock filled with clean gravel works just as well.
@@PaulRansonArt Thank you for that info Paul. I just may have to look into that Lepro. I got a special light made just for the Stanrite, but it wobbles a little.
I purchased some of the items that you are showing ,but there was one of your videos that you showed how you were attaching it to the back of a canvas and other tips as well which one do I go on ? Also with lining paper you want to get the thickest 1200-2000 ? As Amazon will not ship to my address !
Hi - pleased your getting into your paiting and hopefully saving a happy $$ too. The video I think you need to see is this one ruclips.net/video/Wbb9p3gdCHY/видео.html all about canvases. Its part of my 'What should I buy...' playlist. I use either 1600 or 2000 grade lining paper (UK labeling). 1200 is a little thin. Cut and tape to the old canvas as in the how to video and then a couple of coats of acrylic. I do them in batches of 6 or more. Its quicker and easier once you have the materials out. - Paul 😃
Hi Paul!! I just tried the lining paper and am wondering how many layers of gesso or acrylic you paint on to yours? I used just one layer of gesso and it was difficult to paint. It felt as the oil was all being sucked out of the paint and tripled the stiffness. I’m wondering if I need more applications to prime it. Appreciate any thoughts you might have. Thanks!
Should I use 2 coats of white gesso instead of acrylic as when I applied liquid clear I had to apply several coats of the clear as it absorbed it into the lining paper ,it got very dry ! it may be the brand of acrylic? I don’t seem to have a problem with the black acrylic.
yes, I think you've hit the nail on the head. If the black works OK then it proves it's not the paper but the white acrylic just isn't sealing up the lining paper as well. It's something that's happened to me too. The quality of the paint varies a lot, even within the same brand. So, I usually spend a couple of $$ more for a brand name like Daler Rowney or similar. Its extra cost will be recouped in time alone and a better painting experience for you. And if you want to experiment with painting in acrylics you'll have a reliable brand of paint to start with. Hope this helps and happy painting - Paul 😃😃
Hi Brad - the lining paper is dry and is simply taped to a canvas. It needs to be sealed with a couple of coats of either gesso or acrylic. Then left to dry completely. After that you can paint in oils and the surface wont absorb the oil paint. Once the painting is dry you can remover it by snipping the tape and starting with a fresh piece of lining paper. I made a video about this and here's the link ruclips.net/video/Wbb9p3gdCHY/видео.html - happy painting
Thank you so much. Your videos have been very helpful. I still need work on my trees and bushes. Like always my next painting will be a little better than my last. lol @@PaulRansonArt
Yes, you can as long as you make sure its not going to absorbe the oil. So you see I give the paper two coats of acrylic paint and let it dry between coats. I do 6 or seven paper canvases at a time with a small roller like in my video here - ruclips.net/video/Wbb9p3gdCHY/видео.html watch this and then you'll know how I make my canvases for very little money - best wishes Maria - Paul 😃
Hi John - thanks for spotting my typo! Spelling isn't one of my strong points and there isn't a spell checker in the video editor. My school report will certainly read 'must try harder' - that sound all too familiar now 😂😂😎😎
Great top tips Paul and I have the table top easel you recommend and it's brilliant, and dosent cost the earth ! When I first started I used a glass chopping board as a pallette ,now I use greaseproof paper it makes good clean up too ! Can't wait for your next tutorial I'm busting a gut to get painting or that could be the over endulgence over Xmas 😂 what's with the monkey 🐒 Paul? It's a great painting but it would drive me nuts painting that ! 🐈🐈⬛🐶
Hahah thats a self portrait I painted a while back! I just popped it on the easel for fun. I actually love painting that sort of thing but yes its a slower style of painting and you don't have much wiggle room if it goes wrong! New tutorial for this Sunday - phew back in the saddle already😃😃😍😍 @@sylvia2553
Hi Michael - its all to do with keywords. We handed the internet to the machines to run and they decide the what and the where of it all. Occasionally I use the American spelling so that the machines know both spellings of common words like colour and color. It might make no difference at all but I use them all the same - Paul 😃😃😎😎😍😍
Descent Easel, sounds like a 80's glam rock band 🤣👍
Your too young to remember those days! Nice to see you and Happy New Year 😃😎
Hi Stone - theres a few variables to consider namly the absorption of the paper and the quality of the gesso. By and large I use two coats of gesso to seal up the lining paper I get here in the UK. If I use one coat it tends to dry the oils too quickly. And if its a little thin in on spot the paint literally sinks into the paper. So the final answer is two coats a couple of hours apart seans to work well😃😃😎😎 .
Thanks for the quick reply Paul! That’s what I was thinking by the way it was behaving. Time to break out the gesso!! 😅
Thank you. I enjoy your videos.
Happy New year Paul all the best for 2024 🎉🍾 great vid buddy 👍 🎨
Same to You Dan - Lets make 2024 a great painting year!
Dollar Tree had these grate small size turn table paint brush holder. I bought one, but when I went back they were all sold out. I use flat board canvas, good coat of flat spray paint sand, give another coat, one last sanding. For my palette I use a plastic low level food tray with a lid. Line with your idea of plastic paper, and a bit of wet to the bottom, and top lid to keep acrylic paint still moist.. If one is handy they can get an old end table, just the right size to put one of your idea inexpensive easel. my end table was free. It was a toss out.
Brilliant - I love to hear how we artists can use a little ingenuity to reuse and recycle everyday objects. Thrift stores and Facebbok market place are happy hunting ground s for so many items too.
A stay wet palette for acrylics is a good example of this. We've just rescued a couple of small filing cabinets for our watercolour supplies, papers and materials. I like to fit some casters so we can wheel them around the room. They make great art cadies and best of all they were free! 😃😃😎😎
Happy new year Paul and Terri
Happy New Year to you too Peter 😃😎
Happy New Year! A great video for starting our painting journey of 2024! You’re right they are great materials!! I do have suggestions for beginners that helped me. Paint sets are typically cheaper, and there are many great colors in one collection. I use Winsor Newton water mixables. I also suggest buying a clear plastic tablecloth for your workspace under your tabletop easel. Thank you Paul!! 🎊
Happy New Year Stephanie - great suggestions for anyone starting out. The plastic tablecloth is such a good idea and should be on everyones list of 'must haves' - Paul 😃😎
Happy New Year!!! ⚡️
Happy new year too Scott - smart shelves in the new studio!
Thanks Paul ... will looking into the liner paper ... yes, I've tossed out many $$ worth of bad paintings and this sounds like an economical alternative.
Absolutly Tim. I've saved a ton of money on my DIY canvases. And another bonus is they make great fire lighters! 😃
Did a quick landscape today on some liner paper that I picked up yesterday. Very nice. Literally did not feel any different than a canvas. Thinking about how to mount this piece of paper now. Glue spray and a backer board? What’s your preferred method?
Stole the wife’s freezer paper, it worked equally as well as the pallet pads
Now, despite having a ton of my art on paper I haven't got one single painting on display! When I did display them I use a few dots of bluetack onto a backer board. Then I could swop them about. They stayed on display for some time without a problem. One tip is to stick a small square of tape to the paper where the blue tack is going. This stop the paper tearing. Hope this helps@@timbrown2904
The 1st one data Rowney I've had for 4 years.Yah can move it up and down and back &forth.I love it.Just saying.
Hi Tina - yes, this is a great table top easel. I used one for years and its still going strong - Have a great week - Paul 😃😎😍
Thanks, that was very informative 😊 I actually have the same place holders at home 😂
Happy New Year. I am looking forward to your next paintings 😊🎉
Happy New Year! - So you just need the freezer paper and your all set! Thank you for your support in 2023 - Looking forward to a great painting year in 2024 😃😃😎😎
@@PaulRansonArt You're very welcome 😊 Your kindness and calmness always brighten my day 😊
Happy new year all the way from seychelles
Happy new year!! Wow love the acrylic pour shorts ! Hope you do some videos of the process 😍😎
Great tips!!
Thank you
Top Quality handmade brushes at low-medium budget from Rosary & Co (UK). They ship most of my brushes to Australia at better than local Chinese-made Rebrands.
Yes, Rosemary & Co. make excelent brushes. 😃😎
When I decided to get into painting,I built a 5 1/2 foot easel for about $30 , very easy , out of 2 1/2 in and 1 1/2 in. Pre cut 8 ft boards $1.49 each ,it was 6ft but I cut it down 1/2 ft and I’m no carpenter.I can send u pics and how to with a email that was 5 months ago .
That's so kind of you to think of me. I just watched your short video of the $30 easel which looks great. I have two floor standing easels one similar to yours. But with all the film gear and lighting I don't have room for it in the studio at present. Fingers crossed one day I'll have a bigger room to set up in. BTW did you check out the Lepro LED lights? They are amazing value and would clamp right on to the centre spar of your easel. Perfect for those dull days when the lighting isn't so good. Happy Painting - Paul 😃😎
Great ideas Paul. I have a separate tool box for every kind of paint. Also, does that light clip on your Stanrite easel, and is it steady? No wobble?
Ditto Yovette. I have too many tool boxes! I really must get started on using up some supplies. This Lepro light has a proper clamp so won't wobble or losten up. Its perfect for my Stanrite easels because its so light. It has a USB plug so I can reuse an old phone charge plug 🤗 I use a couple of exercise ankle weights to give my easel a bit more stability whilst I'm filming. But a sock filled with clean gravel works just as well.
@@PaulRansonArt Thank you for that info Paul. I just may have to look into that Lepro. I got a special light made just for the Stanrite, but it wobbles a little.
I purchased some of the items that you are showing ,but there was one of your videos that you showed how you were attaching it to the back of a canvas and other tips as well which one do I go on ? Also with lining paper you want to get the thickest 1200-2000 ? As Amazon will not ship to my address !
Hi - pleased your getting into your paiting and hopefully saving a happy $$ too. The video I think you need to see is this one ruclips.net/video/Wbb9p3gdCHY/видео.html all about canvases. Its part of my 'What should I buy...' playlist. I use either 1600 or 2000 grade lining paper (UK labeling). 1200 is a little thin. Cut and tape to the old canvas as in the how to video and then a couple of coats of acrylic. I do them in batches of 6 or more. Its quicker and easier once you have the materials out. - Paul 😃
Hi Paul!! I just tried the lining paper and am wondering how many layers of gesso or acrylic you paint on to yours? I used just one layer of gesso and it was difficult to paint. It felt as the oil was all being sucked out of the paint and tripled the stiffness. I’m wondering if I need more applications to prime it. Appreciate any thoughts you might have. Thanks!
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Should I use 2 coats of white gesso instead of acrylic as when I applied liquid clear I had to apply several coats of the clear as it absorbed it into the lining paper ,it got very dry ! it may be the brand of acrylic? I don’t seem to have a problem with the black acrylic.
yes, I think you've hit the nail on the head. If the black works OK then it proves it's not the paper but the white acrylic just isn't sealing up the lining paper as well. It's something that's happened to me too. The quality of the paint varies a lot, even within the same brand. So, I usually spend a couple of $$ more for a brand name like Daler Rowney or similar. Its extra cost will be recouped in time alone and a better painting experience for you. And if you want to experiment with painting in acrylics you'll have a reliable brand of paint to start with. Hope this helps and happy painting - Paul 😃😃
Is the lining paper self adhesive and does it stick well?
Hi Brad - the lining paper is dry and is simply taped to a canvas. It needs to be sealed with a couple of coats of either gesso or acrylic. Then left to dry completely. After that you can paint in oils and the surface wont absorb the oil paint. Once the painting is dry you can remover it by snipping the tape and starting with a fresh piece of lining paper. I made a video about this and here's the link ruclips.net/video/Wbb9p3gdCHY/видео.html - happy painting
Thank you so much. Your videos have been very helpful. I still need work on my trees and bushes. Like always my next painting will be a little better than my last. lol @@PaulRansonArt
This paper is very cheap my canvas cost 5 euro a small.thank you.i have a simple paper if i would put linseed oil sir?
Yes, you can as long as you make sure its not going to absorbe the oil. So you see I give the paper two coats of acrylic paint and let it dry between coats. I do 6 or seven paper canvases at a time with a small roller like in my video here - ruclips.net/video/Wbb9p3gdCHY/видео.html watch this and then you'll know how I make my canvases for very little money - best wishes Maria - Paul 😃
Oh dear. How do you spell hobbies? check the graphics in the intro.
Hi John - thanks for spotting my typo! Spelling isn't one of my strong points and there isn't a spell checker in the video editor. My school report will certainly read 'must try harder' - that sound all too familiar now 😂😂😎😎
Only if I could get some supplies
I got bassically nothing
Thats how we mostly all start out. Watch and learn and buy what you can when you get a chance. Happy New Year - Paul 😃
Great top tips Paul and I have the table top easel you recommend and it's brilliant, and dosent cost the earth ! When I first started I used a glass chopping board as a pallette ,now I use greaseproof paper it makes good clean up too ! Can't wait for your next tutorial I'm busting a gut to get painting or that could be the over endulgence over Xmas 😂 what's with the monkey 🐒 Paul? It's a great painting but it would drive me nuts painting that ! 🐈🐈⬛🐶
Hahah thats a self portrait I painted a while back! I just popped it on the easel for fun. I actually love painting that sort of thing but yes its a slower style of painting and you don't have much wiggle room if it goes wrong! New tutorial for this Sunday - phew back in the saddle already😃😃😍😍 @@sylvia2553
Why the American spelling?
Hi Michael - its all to do with keywords. We handed the internet to the machines to run and they decide the what and the where of it all. Occasionally I use the American spelling so that the machines know both spellings of common words like colour and color. It might make no difference at all but I use them all the same - Paul 😃😃😎😎😍😍