Sue Writes:
“I drew a still life in charcoal on a streatched canvas. I was planning on painting it in oil but I love it in charcoal so much that I want to leave it alone. Is there a way that I can protect it on the stretched canvas?”
Do you have any information that may help Sue? Please leave your response in the comments box below. Thanks!
Hi Sue,
if you didn’t want to have it framed under glass you can buy a spray fixitive suitable for pencil ,pastel and charcoal drawings from your art supply. I have used it in the past and it worked quite well although some say that fixitives can slightly blur the picture . perhaps try a sample first . good luck ,hope this helps,
Kathy
Hi Sue, Ha ve you tried spraying a light layer of fixative or very cheap hairspray (non scented). I used to use the later (due to costs) when I used pencil and charcoal drawings in the past.
I hope this helps you with your drawing, why don’t you post your picture for us to enjoy too.
Mike
Than you for your help. I will try that.
Hi Sue.
I would suggest spraying a very light coat of fixative on your work. It helps to spray it from a bit if a distance form the piece so as not to disturb the charcoal. Let the fixative dry completely & then if possible, remove the canvas from it’s stretchers. That way you can mat & frame your work under glass so it will be more permanently protected. The fixative will only work to a certain extent & the charcoal could still rub off if you do not have a glass protection on it. I hope this helps.
Excellent advice. I never thought I could save a charcoal sketch on canvas. Thank for your question. 🙂