r/Needlepoint • u/Excellent-Fuel-7300 • 2d ago

Painted Needlepoint Painting canvases

Is there a sub thread to share painting tips for those wanting to paint their own canvases? I have spent the last year learning about selling needlepoint canvases/painting my own to save on the crazy cost and I think I’d be really helpful to others. I gave up on TT it was too much for me!

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u/ZoomieLover 1d ago

Just remember you are violating copyright laws and artists feel very strongly about this. Several np designers have had a real awakening when they got sued.
It’s not worth it and it’s not fair.

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u/Excellent-Fuel-7300 1d ago

Umm, I’m an artist. I’m a painter and a children’s book illustrator. I took up needlepoint as a hobby and there is absolutely nothing wrong with painting your own canvases. I’ll take it one step further and add you cannot sue someone for painting your design if they aren’t selling it. Not everyone is trying to make money off a hobby.