{"id":1258,"date":"2013-02-21T15:21:06","date_gmt":"2013-02-21T20:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/?p=1258"},"modified":"2013-02-21T20:41:39","modified_gmt":"2013-02-22T01:41:39","slug":"tips-for-using-a-grid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thomasparkerhudson.com\/wordpress\/2013\/02\/tips-for-using-a-grid\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Using a Grid"},"content":{"rendered":"

I frequently use a grid to enlarge designs for paintings. It’s my preferred method for transferring designs from one medium into another (except watercolors).<\/p>\n

What do I use to create a grid? Good question. The grid should be visible enough to see—doh!—and not  easily rub away, but not so visible that it appears in the finished painting.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/span>Smooth Move—Smooth Painting Surfaces<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Here’s a technique I developed. First, I apply three coats of gesso to the canvas. I like a smooth surface so I thoroughly sand each layer. I use acrylic gesso for canvases and traditional gesso<\/a> for wood and canvas board.<\/p>\n

After the third coat has been sanded, I apply the grid. I use a 4H pencil for small paintings and chalk lines from a chalk box<\/a> for larger ones.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/span>Oil Paint Brand Ratings<\/span><\/a><\/div>

Then, I apply the final ground. I use a traditional oil-based ground<\/a> (lead or titanium white mixed with chalk, or something similar). The oil ground is spread thinly over the surface with a long, flat knife. The grid remains visible although partially obscured—perfect! Once the ground is dry (about a week), I sand the surface once again.<\/p>\n

The finished canvas has a clearly visible grid that cannot be rubbed away, yet is easily covered.<\/p>\n

Read more<\/span>White Paint--in Praise of Lead<\/span><\/a><\/div>

You can substitute acrylic or traditional gesso for the oil ground, by the way.  I like the oil ground because of the way it handles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I frequently use a grid to enlarge designs for paintings. It’s my preferred method for transferring designs from one medium into another (except watercolors). What do I use to create a grid? Good question. 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