Reddit reviews Strathmore (310-9) 300 Series Canvas Pad, 9"x12" Glue Bound, 10 Sheets
We found 3 Reddit comments about Strathmore (310-9) 300 Series Canvas Pad, 9"x12" Glue Bound, 10 Sheets. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Student grade; canvas-textured paper for practicing techniques with oils and acrylicsHeavyweight paper with a coated, textured surface that replicates the surface of canvas10 sheets per padGreat for practicing techniques with oils, caseins, acrylics, alkyds, or egg temperaAcid free; Made in the USA
I second the larger canvas! Tiny canvases mean you need different tools since your area of coverage is drastically different, meaning the 2" brush will be too big. If you want to save money - I'd recommend getting canvas paper, they come in different sizes!
[Experience from painting a 5" x 7" seascape after painting on the 18" x 24"]
If you are getting mud - I'd recommend not loading the brush as much as you think you need. The point is to get some color on the canvas and then later blend. When I was following one of Bob's paintings - he really emphasized scraping off excess paint exactly because the "thin" paint sticks to "thick" paint.
Something to roast marshmallows on! :)
Item
Cheap canvas pads is what I have been using for studies and practice as I have been learning. The Strathmore canvas pads are pre-primed and I think would work great for your purposes.
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Strathmore-Canvas-Glue-Bound-Sheets/dp/B000KNNVJY?ref_=w_bl_hsx_s_off_web_2601417011