Recently I tried my first painting on copper. Copper has been used for hundreds of years in traditional oil painting. It offers a rigid surface with an under glow that you simply cannot get with any other technique.

Prepping the surface takes a little work. Sanding it gives a little tooth for the paint to hang onto. Everything I read also said to use a garlic clove or garlic juice and apply it to the surface. This also helps with paint adhesion. First time I ever had a painting call for garlic!

I chose a snow scene for my first painting on copper and so far it’s coming out great! The snow has a depth that is really wild to look at. Can’t wait to see this one finished!