I think using the word "surface" is the simplest, and most general term.
But as Frank said, it does depend on the context of your article, and your
audience.
Anne
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From: Kathleen Garness
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'ground' may also be used when you're talking about a specific
surface, such as gesso, that is applied to the bottom layer, or
'support'. (Usually the word 'support' is used for something hard like
a panel, though.)
That's my recollection from my classes in medieval painting anyway.
K
On Oct 5, 2011, at 7:03 AM, Frank Ippolito wrote:
> depends on the context, stephen. I would use substrate to describe the
> physical object when discussing it's properties and ground to describe
> it's use within the rendering process. ground would also be extended to
> any preparation to the paper such as laying down a middle value etc. I
> have not used - or heard used within my education - the term support. but
> there are gaps...
>
> -frank
>
>
>> Hi folks
>>
>>
>> when speaking of paper in drawing, canvas in painting, etc.....
>>
>> I tend to call the pencil, ink, etc as media, but what is the word I
>> am looking for the paper or canvas?
>>
>> support? foundation? substrate?
>>
>> there is a word I have used, but I swear my memory facilities are
>> fading.... need this for an article I am writing...
>>
>> help would be appreciated what do you call the structure you pour
>> your art out on?
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> Stephen
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