What are the health dangers of gesso?
Be mindful of the health dangers of gesso when prepping your canvas.
Why use gesso when painting?
This post explains what gesso does and why you need to use it.
Can you use white acrylic paint instead of gesso?
Yes, you can use white acrylic paint instead of gesso as a primer. However, your work won’t be as archival as it would be with real gesso. But, if you’re working on a budget or don’t have access to it…
Layer gesso for impasto effect
How do you layer gesso for impasto effects? Basically, you layer a lot. To creating an impasto effect with gesso, you just layer the primer in a way that adds texture and depth to your artwork. Can I use gesso…
Exploring Gesso in Unexpected Ways
Gesso Innovations and Creative Applications This post explores using gesso in unexpected ways. Instead of using gesso as a traditional primer, this post is about unlocking gesso’s untapped potential. Here are some unexpected ways to use gesso. Mixed Media Magic…
Gesso Pro Tips
Avoid these common mistakes that artists make when applying gesso.
varnishing oil paintings
The Art of Varnish Varnishing your oil paintings will help them last a long time. In this post, I will share a step-by-step process to varnish correctly. But, if you need a quick summary, here is a summary of this…
How to get oil paint out of clothes
Yikes! Oil paint and fabric Ah, you got oil paint on your clothes! It’s ok. Don’t panic. To get oil paint out of clothes, try using dish soap, rubbing alcohol, or hand sanitizer. You can even try WD-40. These will…
How long does oil paint take to dry?
Here's a detailed and comprehensive guide to help you understand how long oil paint takes to dry.
how to clean oil paint brushes
Here's a comprehensive guide on how to clean oil paint brushes. You'll need turpentine, mineral spirits, dish soap, or brush cleaner.