Spraying Onto Canvas

[WeAreBongo]

Arty dudes, your advice please. I'm looking to create a future masterpiece on canvas. I was going to use acrylic paint applied with what can only be described as brushes. However, I have since toyed with the idea of using some type of spray paint. Is this wise, and if so, what type of spray paint should I use? Be well people.

[WeAreBongo]

ZM; my thoughts are as follows: spray canvas entirely. Apply low adhesive tape in strategic locations. Spray canvas again - and here's the clever bit - with a totally different colour. Allow to dry, remove tape. Sit back, crack a beer and admire. Is there a certain type of spray paint I should use for this or is a trip to Halfords in order?

[bookermel]

Bongo all sounds good up til the part where you let the paint dry before removing the tape. I find that it works better if you carfully remove the tape while the paint is still wet. Otherwise the paint forms a kind of film and tears when you pull the tape off. This is definatly the case when you use acrylic or gloss type paints due to the plastic content. not so much of a problem with watercolours and some car sprays.

Also with spraying on paint you neet to apply in thin layers so it doesn't run or form "curtians". Have you thought of using a roller to apply the paint! you can get some great effects and finishes with different rollers. Have fun!

[WeAreBongo]

Thank you all for your wise words. I have acquired a primed, boxed and ready-to-rumble canvas. Just waiting for inspirarion now. Where dem psycho-tropic drugs...?