Give your work the base it deserves. One that will help colors pop and textures come alive. With Liquitex Gessoes, you can prime and add tooth to your surfaces so they’re ready for paint application. Achieve the perfect absorbency, texture and archival ground for a range of surfaces. Prime boldly. Paint fearlessly.

What it does

• Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum color adhesion and stability
• Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work
• Stiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application
• Establishes a good surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings
• Always use a quality artist's Gesso - if you want a lasting, archival base - a low-cost ground will flake and separate from your support, taking your work with it. With proper application and under the right conditions, a professional Gesso - will last generations

How to use it

• Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products
• Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water - when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium
• Sand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat to support with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint
• To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso
• If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications
• Add acrylic color for a custom tint - Soft Body Acrylic is the optimum consistency