what is canvas painting

Canvas painting is a type of artwork created using paints and a canvas fabric as the medium. Canvas is a durable plain-woven fabric usually made from cotton or hemp yarn. It is popularly used by artists as a painting surface, typically stretched across a wooden frame. Canvas comes in two basic types: plain and duck. The threads in duck canvas are more tightly woven. Canvas is a flexible painting surface that is available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and forms to fit any requirement or budget. Canvas offers a wealth of advantages over paper, not least that its much more durable, ensuring your work lasts through the years. If you are a beginner in canvas painting, you can use the quick links on the right to skip to specific sections of a complete guide to canvas painting for beginners.