Uploaded March 2011 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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scottnaismith.co.uk/scottish-landscape-painting

Painting Tutorial: Stretching and Priming Canvas or Linen.
Scottish landscape artist and lecturer, Scott Naismith explains the technique of Stretching a canvas and preparing the surface for oil painting.

Includes a tip on uses for binder.

As a general guide:
SMOOTH finish for lighter touch/ thinner application techniques or more detailed work
ROUGH/ COURSE finish for heavier more vigorous application or textural feel.

scottnaismith.co.uk/scottish-landscape-painting