A few weeks ago I got it into my head to try painting on cardboard.  It has been such a fun adventure.  I almost can’t stop myself from painting on any piece of cardboard I can find.  I love the texture of the bumps and lines that form when I start painting the cardboard.  Although I know that this is not the most stable surface to paint on for archival purposes, I have been doing a bit of research.  If gel medium is used to coat all surfaces this forms a good barrier prior to painting.  And I am so delighted that the little dimples and bumps still appear.

There are a number of reasons I love painting on cardboard:

• It’s free.
• I’m recycling materials.
• It’s readily available.
• It’s lightweight.
• I can experiment more freeely.
• Love the texture.

I am also recreating the look of painting on cardboard on my large canvases.  Everything is about the same except for the texture.