TELL ME ABOUT CANVAS
What is it that professional artists look for in the painting surface when selecting a canvas? As in most things it comes down to personal preference. Durability and longevity are generally top priorities, but when it comes to the actual painting surface things get a bit murky.
Words like slippery, thirsty, aggressive, tooth, absorbent. What do they mean? Basically artists want a surface that suits their individual painting style.