Oil Painting Panels Canvas & Primers - Which are Best?

Oil Painting Panels Canvas & Primers - Which are the Best? Do you wonder what the best surface for oil painting is? Should you use linen or cotton canvas? Is acrylic gesso or lead oil primer best for oil paint? What about ACH aluminum or MDF panels - will they stand the test of time?

Each of these materials is discussed in detail.

Since releasing this video, I have changed my stance on a few products. Gamblin's Oil Ground is excellent when I use thinner layers of one or two coats. More than that, and the surface becomes overly slick.

Gamblin's PVA size is superior to Rabbit Skin Glue and is recommended by conservators. It is not hygroscopic like RSG and does not swell and contract with moisture fluctuations. Gamblin's PVA size dries waterproof (I contacted Gamblin, and they verified it), it remains flexible, does not yellow, and you can paint directly on top of it without primer if you want.

Do not use any GAC medium under oil paints - they will cause the oil paints to crack.

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Most of my landscape painting is alla prima or wet on wet and created from plein air studies, imagination and digital reference photos.

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About the Artist:

Learn from impressionist Bill Inman as he demonstrates how to breathe life into loose abstract color masses.

For more than 30 years he has been selling his work through galleries around the country as a full time artist.

He is classically trained with 5 years of figure and head drawing from the model; advanced pastel, watercolor and oil painting from life and holds an MFA in studio painting.

He is a recipient of the Congressional Art Award, has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine and has his work in collections around the world.

These colors and techniques generally apply equally well with oil or acrylic paint.

"My goal is to help viewers feel like they are looking out a window or doorway into a beautiful scene, one that beckons to forget the world a while and simply enjoy the peace and serenity, the incredible beauty Heavenly Father has provided."

Bill and his beautiful wife Kristie have 7 children and several grandchildren. "They are my deepest source of joy and inspiration!"

Enjoy, and Happy Painting!!