Very interesting process. The photo shows the result of Day 1 of Canvas Making with Edward Povey and Donna Tolar. The stretchers are assembled; the linen is prepared and stretched; and one coat of rabbit skin glue has been applied to seal the linen. (Yup, glue made from actual rabbit skins just like in the time of Van Gogh.) In the next step we apply primer. I am learning the methods of the Masters that have stood the test of time. Paintings from the middle ages remain intact while 20th Century paintings are challenging conservators. Poorly prepared canvas causes the paint to fall off over time. My canvas is on the right in the foreground.
