Rajiv Surendra | Re-stretching An Oil Painting with Rajiv Surendra - Visit to Simon Liu (Stretching A Canvas Basics) @rajivsurendra | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 16 minutes ago.
We've all seen oil paintings, but how many of us pay attention to what's behind them? Stretching a canvas is a skill that requires technical knowledge that Rajiv finds daunting, so today he visits the best of the best; Simon Liu, who re-sizes one of Rajiv's paintings.
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode
• 0:07 | Exploring the Backside of a Painting
• 0:44 | Visiting Simon Lou Inc
• 1:25 | Understanding Stretchers and Strainers
• 1:53 | The Role of Stretchers in Art Conservation
• 2:09 | Stretchers for Famous Paintings
• 2:48 | The Importance of Joinery in Stretchers
• 3:13 | How Rajiv Started Working with Simon Lou
• 4:05 | From Mechanical Engineer to Stretcher Maker
• 5:01 | The Project: Resizing and Restretching a Painting
• 5:25 | The Art of Cropping a Painting
• 6:11 | Fine-Tuning the Cropping of a Painting
• 7:01 | Ethical Considerations in Altering Paintings
• 7:35 | Tools and Gadgets for Removing Staples
• 8:14 | Comparing Canvas Stretching to Tailoring
• 8:44 | Freeing the Canvas from the Old Support
• 9:35 | The Importance of Canvas Keys
• 10:01 | Using Painter’s Tape to Mark the Canvas
• 10:27 | Identifying the Canvas Edges
• 11:04 | Using a Light Table for Precision
• 11:54 | Placing the Canvas on the Stretcher
• 12:18 | Details in Stretcher Beveling
• 13:04 | Trimming the Canvas
• 14:01 | Measuring and Cutting the Canvas
• 15:31 | Pre-Priming vs. Post-Stretching
• 16:18 | The Sizing Process for Linen
• 17:01 | Avoiding Canvas Fraying
• 18:01 | Long-Term Health of the Painting
• 19:12 | Observing the Canvas Texture
• 19:55 | Preparing the Canvas for Painting
• 20:31 | Stretching Techniques and Gallery Wrap
• 21:12 | Common Practices in Canvas Stretching
• 22:12 | Using a Heat Gun for Stretching
• 23:17 | Stretching Sequence and Tension
• 25:01 | Technical Aspects of Canvas Stretching
• 26:22 | Different Schools of Thought in Canvas Stretching
• 27:23 | Humidity issues and getting the frame to fit
• 28:13 | Pay Attention to the Corners for the Edge and not just the Middle
• 30:03 | Art Restoration is Creating Another Jewel
• 32:00 | Fits Like a Glove
• 33:40 | Keying Basics Depends on Conservator's Tastes
• 36:00 | End Results
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• The Art of Stretching Canvases
• How to Resize and Restretch Paintings
• Exploring the Backside of Traditional Paintings
• Custom-Made Stretchers for Art Conservation
• Techniques for Stretching and Straining Canvases
• Understanding the Role of Joinery in Canvas Stretchers
• Ethical Considerations in Art Conservation
• Tools and Gadgets for Staple Removal in Art
• Comparing Canvas Stretching to Tailoring
• The Importance of Canvas Keys in Stretchers
• Using Painter’s Tape for Precise Canvas Marking
• Identifying Canvas Edges with a Light Table
• The Fine Details in Stretcher Beveling
• Measuring and Cutting Canvases for Stretchers
• The Pros and Cons of Pre-Primed vs. Post-Stretched Canvases
• Sizing Linen for Canvas Stretching
• Avoiding Canvas Fraying with Proper Techniques
• Ensuring Long-Term Health of Paintings
• Observing and Understanding Canvas Texture
• Preparing Canvases for Painting
• Gallery Wrap vs. Traditional Canvas Stretching
• Common Practices in Canvas Stretching
• Using a Heat Gun for Canvas Stretching
• The Sequence of Stretching for Even Tension
• Technical Aspects of Canvas Stretching
• Different Schools of Thought in Canvas Stretching
• Working with Custom-Made Stretchers
• Fine-Tuning the Cropping of Paintings
• Resizing Historical Paintings
• The Role of Conservators in Art
• Advanced Techniques for Canvas Stretching
• Custom Stretchers for Museums
• The Intersection of Art and Mechanical Engineering
• Following Your Passion in Creative Careers
• The Artistic Process of Framing Paintings
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We've all seen oil paintings, but how many of us pay attention to what's behind them? Stretching a canvas is a skill that requires technical knowledge that Rajiv finds daunting, so today he visits the best of the best; Simon Liu, who re-sizes one of Rajiv's paintings.
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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode
• 0:07 | Exploring the Backside of a Painting
• 0:44 | Visiting Simon Lou Inc
• 1:25 | Understanding Stretchers and Strainers
• 1:53 | The Role of Stretchers in Art Conservation
• 2:09 | Stretchers for Famous Paintings
• 2:48 | The Importance of Joinery in Stretchers
• 3:13 | How Rajiv Started Working with Simon Lou
• 4:05 | From Mechanical Engineer to Stretcher Maker
• 5:01 | The Project: Resizing and Restretching a Painting
• 5:25 | The Art of Cropping a Painting
• 6:11 | Fine-Tuning the Cropping of a Painting
• 7:01 | Ethical Considerations in Altering Paintings
• 7:35 | Tools and Gadgets for Removing Staples
• 8:14 | Comparing Canvas Stretching to Tailoring
• 8:44 | Freeing the Canvas from the Old Support
• 9:35 | The Importance of Canvas Keys
• 10:01 | Using Painter’s Tape to Mark the Canvas
• 10:27 | Identifying the Canvas Edges
• 11:04 | Using a Light Table for Precision
• 11:54 | Placing the Canvas on the Stretcher
• 12:18 | Details in Stretcher Beveling
• 13:04 | Trimming the Canvas
• 14:01 | Measuring and Cutting the Canvas
• 15:31 | Pre-Priming vs. Post-Stretching
• 16:18 | The Sizing Process for Linen
• 17:01 | Avoiding Canvas Fraying
• 18:01 | Long-Term Health of the Painting
• 19:12 | Observing the Canvas Texture
• 19:55 | Preparing the Canvas for Painting
• 20:31 | Stretching Techniques and Gallery Wrap
• 21:12 | Common Practices in Canvas Stretching
• 22:12 | Using a Heat Gun for Stretching
• 23:17 | Stretching Sequence and Tension
• 25:01 | Technical Aspects of Canvas Stretching
• 26:22 | Different Schools of Thought in Canvas Stretching
• 27:23 | Humidity issues and getting the frame to fit
• 28:13 | Pay Attention to the Corners for the Edge and not just the Middle
• 30:03 | Art Restoration is Creating Another Jewel
• 32:00 | Fits Like a Glove
• 33:40 | Keying Basics Depends on Conservator's Tastes
• 36:00 | End Results
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• The Art of Stretching Canvases
• How to Resize and Restretch Paintings
• Exploring the Backside of Traditional Paintings
• Custom-Made Stretchers for Art Conservation
• Techniques for Stretching and Straining Canvases
• Understanding the Role of Joinery in Canvas Stretchers
• Ethical Considerations in Art Conservation
• Tools and Gadgets for Staple Removal in Art
• Comparing Canvas Stretching to Tailoring
• The Importance of Canvas Keys in Stretchers
• Using Painter’s Tape for Precise Canvas Marking
• Identifying Canvas Edges with a Light Table
• The Fine Details in Stretcher Beveling
• Measuring and Cutting Canvases for Stretchers
• The Pros and Cons of Pre-Primed vs. Post-Stretched Canvases
• Sizing Linen for Canvas Stretching
• Avoiding Canvas Fraying with Proper Techniques
• Ensuring Long-Term Health of Paintings
• Observing and Understanding Canvas Texture
• Preparing Canvases for Painting
• Gallery Wrap vs. Traditional Canvas Stretching
• Common Practices in Canvas Stretching
• Using a Heat Gun for Canvas Stretching
• The Sequence of Stretching for Even Tension
• Technical Aspects of Canvas Stretching
• Different Schools of Thought in Canvas Stretching
• Working with Custom-Made Stretchers
• Fine-Tuning the Cropping of Paintings
• Resizing Historical Paintings
• The Role of Conservators in Art
• Advanced Techniques for Canvas Stretching
• Custom Stretchers for Museums
• The Intersection of Art and Mechanical Engineering
• Following Your Passion in Creative Careers
• The Artistic Process of Framing Paintings
If you enjoy Rajiv's videos and would like to see more, please contribute to the
gofundme campaign that is raising the funds to produce the content on this channel: gofund.me/fbcb3a22
✅ Instagram: instagram.com/rajivsurendra
✅ TikTok: tiktok.com/@Rajivsurendra_
✅ Twitter: twitter.com/RajivSurendra
🔴 *** ABOUT THIS CHANNEL ***
Welcome to my YouTube Channel! I've been immersed in the creative and domestic arts for all my life and its a real honor to be sharing my interests with you.
Click here to subscribe: youtube.com/rajivsurendra
🔎 HASHTAGS
#framing
#Rajivsurendra
#diy
#artrestoration
