

Working large
Now that I am working out of a home studio, I have begun painting on large, unstretched canvas, and it's exhilirating. Using my whole arm and body to create brushstrokes makes the act of painting so much more physical. I bought several rolls of 6 ft x 6 ft unprimed canvas, stapled it to the wall, and primed it with gesso. For my first painting, I used white gesso, and sanded the surface between applying each coat. I worked quickly, especially since acrylic paint dries fast an