How to paint a canvas backdrop

For less than $100 I painted this canvas backdrop for photos. About 5 years ago I attempted to paint a backdrop and hated how it turned out. The colours where blotchy and the backdrop itself was stiff and hard to move. Turns out the biggest mistake I did the first time around was not diluting the paint with water. This time I used multiple watered down layers over the course of three days to achieve a softer look to the painting but it also kept the canvas itself from getting incredibly…

If I have learned anything over the years from selling my work online, it’s this: quality product photos means higher sales. Some e-commerce platforms like Amazon require a white background. Others, like Etsy, your own website, or even social media just require high quality images - often the more v

I'm no painter. In fact, if we ever play Pictionary together, do your best to get on the other team. So, when I wanted to make my own custom backdrops, I knew I was way out of my depth. Like many photographers, I've drooled over Sarah Oliphant's hand painted backdrops for years. When I saw Jeremy Cowart draw his own backdrop on an iPad Pro, I thought I may have something

Here is a little break from Birdsong talk! I've spent a lot of years painting murals, I travelled around the country and painted quite a few hotels, day care centers, and even a casino, as well as people's homes. But...

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Are you searching for the best photography backdrops for your next studio, product, or branding session? We've got you covered.

Hand-painted canvas backdrops are a thing of beauty, it is another form of art in itself. With that, there are many canvas backdrops out there that are not very budget-friendly. If you have the time and space, here's how you can make your own. This isn't a quick project so make sure you have plenty of time carved out in your schedule, a few hours at a minimum. Also depending

Philip Vukelich | NYC Photographer — How to make a hand-painted canvas photography backdrop

(Make it for less than $100!)