Mar 15, 2006 · However, because white acrylic gesso has lots of titanium dioxide white pigment in it, you will not be able to get the same intensity of color as the pre-made colored acrylic …

Jul 21, 2013 · The side that has a thin gesso layer really gives a grip, but it is almost impossible to cover with color, beacause of the fact that gesso is stiff material. I also found out that it dulls …

Feb 28, 2015 · I mix colored pencils of both wax and oil type with acrylics and it seems very durable. Water based ones that dissolve will of course dissolve when they meet acrylic paint …

Dec 5, 2016 · But somehow this time, when i tried to prime it using the colored gesso , the gesso peeled of during the process. I will try to elaborate on the process I followed. (along with …

May 13, 2005 · He was wanting to start with a dark background instead of white, and I told him to just lay in a layer of lean oil underpainting instead. I mentioned using pigment alone to tint the …

Aug 30, 2021 · The colored pencils saved it from being a total train wreck. The very gritty gesso, holds on to CP like a magnet. Used Koh-i-noor 3.8 mm Polycolor lead refills like crayons as …

Mar 16, 2005 · I gesso’d a bunch of hardboard panels with a slightly lighter than medium grey gesso. At first I really liked it because it really helped me to judge values on the board, and I’ve …

Apr 28, 2008 · Acrylic gesso used by itself does not stiffen the canvas so much. It also is not the best sealer unless used in at least 3 or 4 full or near full strength coats. From what I have …

Aug 16, 2003 · When you paint your oils over a smooth acrylic gesso, your brushes make a whispering sound, not a friction sound. This sounds silly but is important. A gritty gesso is not …

Jun 26, 2007 · Working into a wet base is very nice, but the pure black base is something I never could work with, and if you have a pre disposed opinion on working with black in general, …