Ninja Art Tip #89 How to Choose the Best Canvas Orientation [for Square Subjects]

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Choosing your canvas orientation isn’t always obvious. Sometimes the subject you’re painting might look longer or wider than it actually is.

Check out this video to find out how to decide the best canvas for a square subject and let me know if it helps you in the comments.

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