A comparison of hardboard vs. stretched canvas for painting - Ampersand Art
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Last updated 14 Jul 2024
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When an artist is introduced to creating works of art, the surface that comes to mind for applying paint is made of canvas that has been stretched over wood supports. This was not always the case, Michael Skalka explains.
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