Is it normal to want to start drawing over again on a new canvas?

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I have about 30 or 25 canvases altogether from just starting over again because of eraser marks on the canvas. Whenever I erase on the oil-primed canvas it leaves a glossy mark when held up to the light. When this happens I’ll immediately want to order a new canvas and start fresh. Is this normal? Someone told me to try wiping it with a cloth dipped in linseed oil and a drop of white oil paint. I’m wondering will this really work.

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  • MonteMetcalfe
    3 years ago

    I don't get it? Are you just laying out something that will eventually be a painting, or are you trying to just make completed drawings on canvas?
    Basically is your intent to make a drawing or a painting? If you're going to be painting over it then don't worry about it.

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  • [Old Memory]
    3 years ago

    That was one thing about using pencils and charcoal I didn't like. Smudges, damage to canvas or whatever; I basically look at pencil mediums like "only if you know exactly what you're gonna create"

    But with like paint and pastels, I start lightly with a pencil to get a good base going and don't worry about what the lines look at first. You can basically always add another layer of paint to get things just right, and if you look at a lot famous painting they're super thick

    I like my art to be perfect too. Especially if other people see it, everything needs to be balanced and bold

    I'm more into abstract stuff, might be why I prefer paints and pastels. I did do a pencil piece in art class that was super precise, but it was hell and every time I touched the paper basically I smudged it

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    • mls1189
      3 years ago

      Do you think the linseed oil would work?

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      • [Old Memory]
        3 years ago

        It wouldn't surprise me if there was a way to erase without leaving marks

        Would youtube have some videos on it?

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        • mls1189
          3 years ago

          On YouTube there’s this video of this girl using a wet paper towel to erase. But who would want to do that for every mistake he or she makes?

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          • [Old Memory]
            3 years ago

            That would destroy the paper and your work omg!

            I think they make special erasers that leave less streaks and there are techniques to erasing that are less abrasive to the paper

            Like using a sharp corner and not pushing down

            Not that I don't like the post, but is there an art forum you can post to? I feel like a place like that would have tons of people with lots of tricks of the trade

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            • mls1189
              3 years ago

              But what artist forums can I join?

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            • mls1189
              3 years ago

              I have a professional artist eraser by the name of Moo. I think I’m going to keep drawing on the canvas and just try the linseed oil with the paint. It’s only a small portion of the canvas that has the eraser mark.

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