Be mindful of the health dangers of gesso when prepping your canvas.

This post explains what gesso does and why you need to use it.

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…

Avoid these common mistakes that artists make when applying gesso.