Acrylic Paint, Removing Varnish, and Prepared Canvases

Can you suggest products and techniques to extend the blending time of acrylic? I have tried a number of mediums, but they add gloss to my painting and are overly viscous.

Technical Q&A: Mounting Linen on Masonite, Working With Powdered Charcoal, and Primed Canvas

I have always used cotton canvas for my oil paintings, but I would now like to start using linen. Can I mount the primed linen on Masonite as I have done with cotton canvas, or does it need to be stretched?

Technical Q&A: Handling Solvents, Air Purifiers, and Pastel Dust

I’m concerned about the absorption of solvents through the skin. What is the best way to protect my hands? I also get a severe headache after working with oils. Is there anything I can do to prevent this? How do I dispose of solvents used to clean my brushes?

Technical Q&A: Transferring a Drawing to Canvas, Hanging Paintings, and Keeping Oil Paint From Hardening

What is the most effective way to transfer a smaller drawing to a bigger canvas?

Technical Q&A: Mixed Media, Stretching Watercolor Paper, Framing, and Dibond

Is it acceptable to combine acrylic and watercolor in the same painting?

Repairing Canvas and Pastel Tips

A painting I was working on fell from my easel and landed on top of a stool. This accident left a big bulge in the canvas where it hit the edge of the stool, a dent on the bottom edge of the stretcher bar, and a quarter-inch tear in the canvas. Can I repair these damages?

Technical Q&A: Protecting a Mural, Cleaning Old Oil Paintings, and Preventing Toxic Contamination

I am doing a trompe l’oeil mural that will be displayed in an area where children can touch it. Do you have any recommendations for the types of paint and protective coatings I should use? I am concerned with both durability and green issues.

Working With Canvas, Surfaces for Casein, and Priming Linen

I usually use canvas for my oil paintings, but lately I’ve been interested in using board instead. What type should I use?

The History of Canvas, Shipping Paintings, and Trouble With Adding Paint

Do you have any information on the history of canvas, particularly how it was first made and when it became commercially available?