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Gesso Drawing
Another painting using the black gesso and warm glaze technique. Last week I talked about using gesso to establish the dark structure of a painting. You can use the gesso full strength for solid black […]
Gesso: It’s Not Just Primer Any More
Acrylic gesso (pronounced JESS-o) is a water-based primer that is used to prepare a surface for painting. It decreases the absorbency of paper, adds “tooth” (rough texture) to smooth surfaces, and improves the adhesion of […]