In other words, prepare to become addicted. Besides being far more economical than buying pre-made, the quality of a self-made canvas far exceeds that of its factory-produced brethren. If you’ve never stretched your own canvas, I can almost guarantee that, once you do, you’ll never go back to purchasing pre-made surfaces. The side of my creative spirit that couldn’t be expressed though photography, the part that craved mark-making and mess-making and color worship and experimentation rejoiced at this newfound skill. Even though I didn’t plan on making a career out of putting paint to canvas, taking the time to invest in my materials the way my professional-painting-bound peers did resulted in a stronger connection with my own creativity. No longer faced with a rickety, factory-made canvas that warped under even the lightest touch of oil paint, a handmade canvas felt downright luxurious, not to mention sturdy and reliable. While my painting professor at the time would likely argue I had no business being behind a canvas in the first place, the connection made between a quality surface and quality time with my paints was undeniable.

The first time I stretched my own canvas, I swear, I heard angels singing. Get inspired by your own two hands with this quick, economical and useful project…

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