I start by cutting linen to size, and adhering it to a birch panel. I use an acid-free conservationist's adhesive made of liquefied plant starch, which will preserve the canvas.
Mounting linen to panel creates a more durable ground for the painting. It resists warping, will not have to be re-stretched every few years, and won't tear or puncture.
A rough pencil sketch helps establish the composition.
A thin wash of acrylic paint over the gesso helps block out the image.
  Almost done--now it's time to paint in the details, especially in the areas where I want the viewer's eye to focus.  The finished painting | I block in the color with a large brush. No attention to detail here; this stage is all about establishing the values of the painting. |
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