I begin with a pre-stretched and primed canvas. On my mixing plate I start with Payne’s Grey, Cobalt Teal and Titanium White and a small amount of MM1 Drying Retarder in the middle.

I begin with a pre-stretched and primed canvas. On my mixing plate I start with Payne’s Grey, Cobalt Teal and Titanium White and a small amount of MM1 Drying Retarder in the middle.
I coat my craft board with two coats of Gesso Primer (rolled by preference). The board needs to be well sealed, to give an even finish on the painting.