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The vast number of canvases I have became crystal clear during our most recent move. Ken realized it too, as noted by his statement: \u201cWell babe, you are definitely a prolific artist.\u201d A wonderful compliment but also a reminder of the situation at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What in the world was I doing with all these canvases? Stacks on stacks of canvases I loved and didn\u2019t want to part with. The problem: I didn\u2019t want to hang them up and look at them every day, either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Case for Canvases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The thing is, I love painting on stretched canvases. I love how sturdy they feel. I love the way they fit right on my easel, and I also love the feeling of \u201ccompleteness\u201d they give me. No expensive frame required. Just paint and you are done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canvases are also relatively inexpensive at Michaels. I usually wait until they go on sale and then add in the discount on the coupons they always send via email. Bam! A 5-pack of canvases<\/a> that are $10 or less.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the storage \u2026oh, the storage. We are lucky enough to live in a house with plenty of storage, but these old canvases are still an issue. They are in hiding throughout the entire house. I am always going into a hall closet, the guest room, and even the art room looking for one thing and finding canvases, stacks and stacks of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What was the solution? It turns out that some genius (perhaps lacking in an abundance of space) started making packs of inexpensive canvas paper.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Case for Canvas Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Admittedly, I had seen this canvas paper before but hadn\u2019t explored it a lot, until\u2026 I began taking an intro to acrylic painting class with Urusla G<\/a>u<\/a>llow.<\/a> Canvas paper was on our supply list. After a brief moment of hesitation, I found myself pleasantly surprised with the experience of using this paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what I love about canvas paper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n