People charge a premium for this information you've given freely. God bless you

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can use all the blessings I can get :)

That's exactly where I put my backdrops. Behind my Livingroom couch. When my wife finally discovered them there, she had a hissy fit. I asked her why is she so angry? You didn't noticed them until you started cleaning which was about two weeks later. I eventually put them back and she still hasn't noticed them. Great Video, keep up the great work. And Thank You sharing!

I don't really comment on youtube but I wanted to say thank you. This is the most useful breakdown of how to do this on your own that I've seen and I don't feel like I have to shell out $500 to buy one of these premade now!

This looks like a good method. I did some smaller backgrounds differently. I cut a 6x6 foot canvas for close up portraits. I don't remember how much I spent but it was probably more. First I took 6 foot long 3/4 x 3/4 inch square wood and screwed together a 6x6 wood frame. I stretched the canvas on to the frame using thumb tacks all around. This held the fabric stretched tight. I then applied 3 coats of gesso. Gesso is pretty much the standard primer material for painting on canvas. After the gesso dried I applied my colors. For paint colors I used acrylic art paint sold in tubes (large tubes). You can thin the paint with a little water. My canvas was heavier and with the gesso base alone light will not pass through. It is on the heavy side after painting. When a canvas is stretched on a frame spraying water from a pump spray water bottle on wrinkles will remove the wrinkles as the water dries; no iron needed.

Yours is the very best technique that I've seen documented yet. I really appreciate how much detail you included here. Thank you for this! An unexpected takeaway for me is that having matching canvases for both BD and ground is terrific. I have resisted using my expensive Gravity canvases as a ground so far as I really don't want them scuffed. But your DIY ones are so cost-effective that wouldn't matter anywhere near as much.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! Yes, these inexpensive canvases are a great way for you to preserved your more expensive ones :)

Watched several videos and this is the best. Thank you. One other quick tip is to keep an eye on ‘oops paint’ when you shop some of these home improvement stores. Sometimes you can find at least one, if not all the colors you need, even flat. You can’t beat $9 a gallon or $2 a quart. Samples are also great way to save for smaller projects.

Best video ever ! ❤

Saved and I absolutely will try.

this looks awesome

They look really great! And excellent delivery of all the info Very helpful Thanks!

This was the video in detail that I was searching for about 2yrs!!! Thank you so much and you've got my subs! :)

Great video! Thank you so much for this tutorial. Can’t wait to create my own backdrop.

Nicole, you rock! I love your all your videos and this one is so great. Thank you for sharing! 💚

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

awe...thank you so much for sharing that with me! I'm so glad you like my videos :)

Thank you. Thank you for being honest, clear, and precise. Thank you!

Thank you for this vid and all the links!☀

Thank you so much for taking the time to share and answer all anticipated questions!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I tried to answering all the questions I asked when I started out :)

Thanks for sharing for this tutorials. Love that texture of the backdrops.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for this ! Super clear instruction !!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I'm so glad my instructions are easy to understand :)

This is the best vid I've seen on the subject, thanks.

Wow! Thank you!

You are so amazing! This was so helpful! Thanks so much!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! Good luck painting your canvas :)

Thank you very much! I’ve been looking for such lesson for a long time, very informative!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm so glad you found my video helpful :)

Thank you for sharing, great idea!

Great advice. Thanks for sharing.

I love this technique, definitely going to try this next time. I've painted one 5x7 backdrop so far, it looks good but for next time I'm sold on the idea to get the actual primed artist canvas on a roll and get really good quality thick backdrop. I think it's worth it.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

4 ай бұрын

Thank you :) If you have the budget, I think the primed artist canvas on a roll is a great option!

Very helpful!

Awesome video, thank you for taking the time on the making of this video!!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

you are so welcome! I hope you found it helpful :)

Best diy backdrop video I’ve seen to date!!! ❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

oh my goodness... you just made my day!! Thank you for sharing that with me :)

Amazing video! Great info and examples. Thanks so much!

Super helpful and so packed full of info. Thanks!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm so glad you liked it :)

This is the tutorial I have been looking for!!!!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

woohoo! Thank you for the feedback! :)

I agree with everyone here -- best tutorial on painting your own canvas yet! Do you let the second coat dry before applying the texture layer? Thank you so much for this great video!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! No, I don't intentionally wait between coats of paint. By the time I get to the end of the first coat, the end where I started is already dry. Plus, I do live in the Arizona desert where things dry quickly. I have a small favor to ask, help me keep making free DIY tutorials with the new Super Thanks button located below the video. It's the heart with the dollar sign inside of it :)

Thank you so much for creating and sharing this video, I found it very helpful and inspiring!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with me! :)

Thank you so much Nicole. This helped me enormously.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that!! I hope your backdrop turns out awesome :)

Thank you! I am hoping to start painting my own backdrops to get a more fine art portraiture look and have been leary of trying it. I now will try it soon!

Thank you! Nicole for such and fabulous video! it alleviated my stress of all things to figure out! great instructions!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! I hope you have fun painting your backdrop :)

Great advice. Thanks!!! 😊

Genia! Thank you so much, greetings from México!

Excellent video!!! Thank you!

Thanks. Perfect video and great shots as well.

Wow! Absolutely fantastic video! Thanks so much for the detailed, concise, and graphically wonderful presentation!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for the feedback :)

Such a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing all the wonderful information!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for the feedback :)

I love this!!! You have inspired me to paint my own backdrops!!! Thanks

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Let me know how it turns out :)

This was a great tutorial on painting my own backdrops. I cannot wait to start my own. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us. 🙂

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Hi Janice, thank you! Have fun with it :)

I can't believe this video doesn't have many views, this video is very helpful & detailed! Thanks for the information Nicole

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! :) I just posted it, so I don't think too many people know about it yet :) I'm totally cool with you sharing it if you like :)

Awesome! Been looking for something like this. Will definitely try it!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! You will love it :)

Excellent tutorial, yet again. Thankyou.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed my video! :)

Loved this tutorial, thank you!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! I hope you paint your own canvas...you'll love it :)

Thank you for sharing!! This video is perfect. I love that you provided links to the products!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for the feedback :) Good luck painting your canvas!!

Thanks for the great tutorial, your work is stunning!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for the feedback :)

Amazing!!! thanks for sharing!! You just convinced us to do it ourselves. All our love.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Don't be scared...haha :) You will learn so much from your first one.

Nicole! Thank you for posting this amazing and informative video! I am so happy I found you in the SBE group today!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! :)

This was really helpful!! You answered all the questions I had going into my painting project. I really appreciate you sharing your experience!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vanessa for the feedback! I'm so glad you found this helpful :)

Thanks so much for making this video! I have watched a lot of videos on painted backdrops and yours was the most detailed. I painted mine yesterday (the brown 3-color one) and it turned out beautifully! Your video was simple to follow! Many thanks!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

That is so awesome! Thank you so much for sharing that with me I can’t wait to see your first portraits with it :-)

this was so helpful! you're a life saver

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Thank you for sharing this with me :)

Nicole you are simply the best! Your inspiration and your videos of your photoshoot journey are incredible. This video on hand painted canvases is just the icing on a cake. Thank you so much for being you!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Linda for sharing this with me! And you're welcome :)

Fantastic video, this is exactly what I was looking for! I plan to use your same method thank you for sharing your method and trial / error. Just subscribed !

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! :) I hope your canvas turns out awesome!

This is fantastic!!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked my video :)

And your work is incredible.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

awe...thank you so much! :)

Very informational video, Thanks!!!

I love your photography.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that with me! :)

Nicole, you are simply amazing! I so love watching your videos….

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

awe...thank you so much for sharing that with me! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos :)

Incredibly helpful. I have used your method twice now and have loved the results!

Definitely going to be trying this soon!!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kristie, that's awesome! Let me know how it turns out :)

Thank you! This video answered several questions I had.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Fran! I'm so glad I could help :)

Really helpful, thanks!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! :)

This video is amazing! Thank you

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

thank you very much! fantastic!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! I have a small favor to ask, help me keep making free DIY tutorials with the new Super Thanks button located below the video. It's the heart with the dollar sign inside of it :)

This is a wonderful tutorial. Time to get painting! Thank you!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and you're welcome :)

thanks for sharing! very helpful, looking forward to giving it a try when it warms up a little

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Jerry! I hope you have a great time with it! Yes, it does help if the weather is warmer for drying time :)

Excellent advice. Thank you.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate it :)

Thank you! I have a gymnastics school shoot in the fall, and this will be perfect!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck on your shoot! I’m glad this video was helpful :)

These are great, I painted one last summer but not overly happy with it, think I will repaint with your method Nicole, love your videos very inspiring.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, try again :) And I would love to see how it turns out!

This is the best tutorial I have found so far for a DIY Fine Art portrait background! Thank you for this! I know making videos is a lot of work. Can't imagine also doing it while painting the backdrops. Thank you for great sound , and giving such great details on the process! They look beautiful and you gave me confidence that I totally can do this! I didn't even think of making two at the same time to have them match and use for floor and backdrop. I will use your link( hope you get a kickback!) to buy another!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm so glad you liked my video!!! I have a small favor to ask, help me keep making free DIY tutorials with the new Super Thanks button located below the video. It's the heart with the dollar sign inside of it :)

Thank you for your time ! I am hoping to try these buy constrained by the space to lay it all out to paint! But it is a great video that has given me good ideas ! Thanks again

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I hope you have fun with it :-)

This is great! Thanks for all the info

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Kristin! Thank you for watching my video :)

Thank you for your so informative & really wonderful tutorial … I just subscribed and LIKED it a lot😄😍👏🏼 I know Iwill replay your video many many times … so much to learn from you!! Your lesson will save us a lot of trouble and time .. thank you for sharing😍🙏🏽 Your husband & kids are fantastic too!❤️

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! I hope your backdrops turn out amazing!! :)

This is the most helpful in informative guide on how backdrops are painted. Thank you 🙏🏽

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you liked it! Thank you for sharing this with me :)

Thank you so much. Informative and substantial. Great follow. ❤

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Afif! I'm so glad you liked my video :)

excellent tutorial

Oh wow, best tutorial I've seen on painting canvas backdrop

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

awe...thank you so much for the feedback! :)

Thank you for sharing this video with us SuuBees. It really helped to see the comparison between a washed canvas and an unwashed canvas. I also appreciate that you included where to find all of the materials needed for this DIY. I've already recruited hubby for this project and can't wait to have my own painted backdrops. As an aside, I'm already following you on IG and FB. Thanks again.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing this with me! Let me know how your backdrop turns out :)

WOW great video! Thanks for all the details. I never would have thought about what weight the canvas should be. Thanks for the great tips!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so glad you liked my video and thank you for the feedback :)

This is awesome. Definitely standard for diy backdrop

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Avery! I'm glad you enjoyed my video :)

I've wanted to do this forever, great video! :) Maybe I'll try it later this summer...

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you need to try it!!

I just painted my first canvas backdrop with the guidance of this video! Thanks SO MUCH!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Hi Motunrayo...that is so exciting!!! Thank you for sharing this with me :) Now you need to paint your second canvas!

Thank you for sharing! I would like to try this one day. 🙏🙏

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Yes, you need to try it :)

fantastic vid!! great info / tips & pace … your results look awesome 🌟💪🏼💪🏼👍🏼!! thanks so much for sharing this technique 🙏🏼

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrea! I'm so glad you liked my video :)

SUPER HELPFUL VIDEO!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! And thank you for the feedback :)

Thats my dream to make one it will come true 🤘🤘

Nice!! Keep'em coming Nicole!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Awe...thx! Will do :)

Hands down THE BEST video tutorial for painting canvases!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I tried to make the tutorial I wish I had seen when I painted my first canvas :)

very inspiring!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lief for the feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

Fantastic.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Sherry! :)

THIS IS EXCELLENT. Easiest instructions I have seen. I have had a drop cloth just waiting to be painted and now you have paved the path!!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this with me Mia! Yes, you need to paint your own canvas :) I have a small favor to ask, help me keep making free DIY tutorials with the new Super Thanks button located below the video. It's the heart with the dollar sign inside of it :)

Wow super amazing idea, thank you for sharing it! It should be easy for me as I'm a painter too.

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback! Yes, as a painter I'm sure this will be a cinch for you :)

Thank you so much for this amazing video ❤

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Hi Miguel, you are so welcome!! I'm glad you liked my video :)

Thnk you, what a great video tutorial. Gorgeous photos...!

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thank you for the feedback :)

Great video very informative

Thank you very much for this 👍🏻 Video!!! ☺️

@NicoleCarsonBonilla

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ingo, you are so welcome! :)