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Old 10-20-2004, 11:18 AM   #3
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Sharon,

Yes lead white had been used I believe from the get go. It makes the strongest film and is more flexible than other whites. On this thread I was talking primarily about painting grounds because it seems that lately there has been a trend to try oil painting on a wide variety of synthetic materials. In this case I think the old way is the best way, but that's just me.

As for canvas, I'm currently using a lead primed portrait grade linen canvas that I purchased at Soho Artist Supplies on Grand Street in New York City. What do you use? For the record, I use Flake White #2 by Michael Harding as my choice of white.
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