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Heather I'm not sure where the Q & A should go, so if this isn't the right folder do change the place :) and it's nice to see the place again.
The only time I've brought a painting with me on a plane was in a very long tube for holding things like a fishing rod for my graduate school interview. The canvas was taken off its stretcher, rolled and placed in the tube. I was painting big then. I think a portfolio case is perfect for it. I would suggest an addition stiff cardboard or very thin board to further protect the front of your painting. You can carry on the airplane with you and request a special place for it, or you can request it before they deny you the carry on. I'm not sure how strict they are nowadays with the size of carry ons. You don't want it thrown around and crushed.
I've only taken a canvas that was off the stretcher and rolled. Just wrapped it and carried it under my arm. Rolled it along the shorter dimension so it was only 36 inches long. Had no problems. But that was a long time ago. Who knows what airlines would do now. I think I'd check with the airline. The last thing you want is for them to prevent your boarding with it.
Have you thought of shipping the art so it arrives at your destination independently? That way you don't have to deal with the TSA or the airline at all. It might be a hassle to arrange to ship to a hotel, say, but it can be done. I have even heard of people actually shipping their luggage, rather than using the airline for it.I found this link:
http://alinabradford.suite101.com/how...
and this one:
http://www.finearttips.com/2009/04/pa...
Aloha, Ruth, Ed thank you so much! I'm thinking about checking with the airline first, I know shipping is safer but it'll not be practical with this trip but Thanks for the links!
Ruth wrote: "I've only taken a canvas that was off the stretcher and rolled. Just wrapped it and carried it under my arm. ..."I carry my canvas rolled up before painting but afterwards, I don't take it off. I always feel like some damage will happen to it if I re-stretch it like tearing of the edges or the paint will get cracked or something. Is it safe? It seems like many recommend it
It depends on your media. I've never had problems with oil or acrylic. They're pretty sturdy. Your painting is relatively small, so it should be no problem realigning it back to the frame.
Amalie wrote: "Ruth wrote: "I've only taken a canvas that was off the stretcher and rolled. Just wrapped it and carried it under my arm. ..."I carry my canvas rolled up before painting but afterwards, I don't t..."
These were actually 2 oil paintings that I carried on a plane, each was 36x48 stretched. They'd been in a show and I needed to get them home. There was no problem restretching them. Oils stay flexible for years and years.
Mine is oil. If they would not allow it as a carry-on I'll certainly consider it. Thanks!
Geoffrey wrote: "Photography is a cinch."Especially in the digital age.
Has anyone done this before and any recommendations for how doing it to keep my painting safe? I just don't like shipping for this one.