Thoughts on the edges of the painting

Submitted by sam on Mon, 06/01/2009 - 22:53

The edge or sides of the painting leave paint marks and drips while the painting is being made.

This can show the history and progress of the painting. The question is, do you paint over all of this after the painting is done?

Patrons will usually request that you paint over this to give a finished look. This saves on needing to get a frame for larger pieces. But so much history is lost. 

What are you thoughts? Leave natural or paint the sides?

painting the edges of a canvas painting red by artist Sam Roloff

The artist Sam Roloff is now using Miller Oil paint for the sides of his canvases, in his signature red.

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Edges

Submitted by singerofopera on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 15:58.

Dear Sam,                                                                                                        I am a purist with the arts especially music--I sing only what the composer wanted.  Whatever the artist feels.  Are the edges what the artist is trying to portray?  Do what you feel Sam.

Maria

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Submitted by moo on Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:34.

Depending on the piece,  but normally I do something to the edge that relates to the painting. But I really like the red you used . 

Leave the Edges...

Submitted by Ryan on Tue, 06/02/2009 - 11:03.

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 I would keep the the Edges Natural, shows the hard work of the Artist, and normally Paintings are covered over with a frame sometimes, so I would say just stick with the Natural.