Frequently Asked Questions about the foam core
I paint square
If you are not painting square, just remember your compositional solutions will be very different than my demo.
Why do I use this foam core painting system ?
- The foamcore is light and you can stack many paintings with very little weight
- You can transport wet paintings back from your painting location without damage
- You can transport wet paintings back home safely - no worry painting the last day, hoping your paintings will be dry.
- You can travel with wet paintings in your checked airline luggage & take up less room.
- It's less expensive than panels or stretched canvas & easier to handle
- I find when workshop participants use cut canvas, they are more inclined to experiment and even paint more (because it's only a piece of canvas!) who wants to waste a pricey stretched canvas. This method will make you more brave - I promise !!
- You are only restricted by the cut window for the size you paint- meaning, you can change the size of your painting surface (crop)
- You never have to deal with tiny size canvases falling from your easel or light coming through the back of your stretched canvas.
- I could probably come up with many more reasons - I use this painting system almost all the time
Instructions for using my Foam core System
(please see my request about not sharing this system)
Decide your finished canvas size - add 2.inches on all 4 sides for later stretching. Use a piece of foam core at least 2 additional inches larger. In this example,
I used a finished size of 12x12. You may want to paint 8" x 8" with is one of my favorite outside sizes.
I mask out the size with masking tape on the canvas and then tape the canvas to the foam core. A second foam core with a cut out window about 1 in. larger is placed on top continue stacking in this manner.
You are only limited by the size of the cut out window. I usually double the top and bottom foam core for stability. Secure with strapping or masking tape,etc.
to make sure the stack stays completely even. You now have a self contained painting surface, support and lightweight transport system.
The canvas was cut to 16x16 and the foam core was 16x20
I mask out the size with masking tape on the canvas and then tape the canvas to the foam core.
A second foam core with a cut out window about 1 in. larger is placed on top
and there you have it -
all I ask is that you please not share this with people outside of the workshop, as I am going to put together a workshop kit in the future on this idea. Thank You
I use a Plein Air Painters Umbrella- important to help you see value correctly.
And I use a half box Jullian french easel - the half box weights about 7 lbs empty
The full box Jullian weighs about 12 lbs empty .
I have a few questions, if you wouldn't mind, taking a moment to email me your answers when you let me know you received the newsletter - thanks, it always helps me tailor things for you more personally. I'll make it a point to answer your question in the week of our workshop.
- Why did you want to take this workshop ?
- Tell me what your single biggest question is about painting .
email your answers to
inquiry@jrbaldini.com
The newsletter you'll receive contains the details about materials, meeting location and time. It’s meant to be a flexible schedule of our workshop together . I am looking forward to meeting and working with you.
J.R. BALDINI, P.O. BOX 2332, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14302 1 800 393-7270
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