Hey all!
I have 2-3 paintings I've done in the past with oil paint and I wish to reuse the canvas as Im not satisfied with them. I know that acrylic gesso can be used under the oil paintings, but does it work as a way to cover up an already made oil painting? I have my doubts about it, as I imagine it could crack or just would not stick so well.
Is there any solution for having a uniform surface on my canvas again to paint on?
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Failing that, I have heard of some using white oil paint in layers to cover the paint underneath. I am not sure how successful this method is.
Apply a good few coats of a stain blocking primer, then some gesso.
It is possible to paint directly over the old stuff but it it is distracting trying not to see it.
Denis