PREPARING A WHITE CANVAS BEFORE PAINTING WITH OIL PAINTS

It is important to prep a canvas primarily for two reasons:

To tone down the harsh white canvas to a neutral colour which allows the artist to better ascertain the effect of the light and dark areas of the subject matter.

The neutral colour, preferably a mix of yellow ochre and payne’s grey, thinned out with turpentine assists with making the work feel natural.

Marcus Gooding