Hello Charm1226, The above home talkers are correct. After you stretch a canvas on a wooden frame, apply gesso. It dries rather quickly but I would give it overnight. Then paint away. Good luck.
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You gesso it before using. Get it at any art store or in the art paint section of a home store. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxqxtmgJ22I
You can also get Gesso at Michael's and Hobby Lobby.
Hello Charm1226, The above home talkers are correct. After you stretch a canvas on a wooden frame, apply gesso. It dries rather quickly but I would give it overnight. Then paint away. Good luck.
I've never tried it, but if you can't find gesso, here is a DIY version.