Canvases can be pre-stretched
Keep in mind that canvases can be bought pre-stretched and already primed. More experienced painters generally like to prepare their canvases themselves, but for the beginner this can be overwhelming. Then there’s the palette and paints. There are disposable palettes and paints made especially for beginners. Turpentine or mineral spirits are used to thin the paint, and oils such as linseed or poppy are used to thicken it. Some teachers recommend their beginners start out with vegetable oil. Let us at painting classes athens ga teach you to paint or paint better. Even if you are a beginner, we can help.