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…

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…

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…