Canvas Toning 101: Color Choices & Letting the Underpainting Glow

Описание: Should you tone your canvas before you start painting? In this video, I walk through the pros and cons of starting with a toned surface, why many artists prefer it over bright white, and how it can help your values, color harmony, and overall confidence in the early stages of a painting.

I’ll demonstrate several undertone colors—warm, cool, neutral—and explain when each one works best. You’ll also see how to let bits of your toned surface show through the finished painting to create depth, unity, and visual interest.

In this video:

Why you might (or might not!) want to tone your canvas
My favorite colors for undertones and what each one does
How to avoid a chalky look by painting over white
Demo: letting the undertone peek through your brushwork
How a toned canvas helps with composition and values

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