Working With Belgian Linen

I’m working on a new art collection about water and healing. You can read more about the collection in progress here.

The process involves using paints thinned with water on Belgian Linen.

I’m enjoying the organic nature of using Belgian Linen as canvas and the way it interacts with the watercolor like paints.

The process feels like I’m applying a cooling, soothing salve to my soul. It feels like deep healing.

The process also reminds me of Abstract Artist, Helen Frankenthaler.

Working on the floor is much different than working on the wall. It requires great flexibility and strength to maneuver working kneeling and bending over the canvas for hours. I love it though.

The texture of working with Belgian Linen really captures the work and brings an natural sophistication or richness to the work … or as Interior Designer, Robert Passal calls it “approachable chic”.

Pictured here, I’m mapping out my canvas cuts on 3 yards of the belgian linen fabric.

If you’d like to see how I map out cutting my bulk canvas, click here to watch this short video tutorial.

Note that there’s a lot of prep work that goes into this process. Like ironing out the creases, dealing with shrinkage, etc. But I’m loving every step of the process and can’t wait to share more of the work with you as it releases.

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