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Gesso is an important studio staple for any level of artist<\/strong>.  Whether you are just starting out or are a professional artist, a few layers of gesso to any traditional or non-traditional surface<\/a> be it canvas, wood, metal, etc. will<\/strong> allow both acrylic<\/a> and oil based paints<\/a> to latch on with complete ease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But gesso is more than just a primer that is applied prior to painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When applying a few coats of gesso to a surface and then lightly sanding it down, it can create an incredibly toothy surface that will allow you to have greater control over your paint as an artist – like the Liquitex Professional Gesso.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying gesso to your canvas and then smoothing it out will allow you to be able to paint the detail areas of your artwork with absolute ease.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But in order get the best results, you must use a quality gesso.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a comprehensive list of some of the very best gesso\u2019s that painters have recommended time and time that really showcase their work in the absolute best possible light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing The Best Gesso’s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For those who want more of a tabular look of the gessos featured on our list – here you can view how they differ in price, quality, and size:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name<\/th>Price<\/th>Size<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Liquitex Professional Gesso<\/a><\/td>$$$<\/td>16 oz.<\/td><\/tr>
Grumbacher Gesso<\/a><\/td>$$$$<\/td>16 oz.<\/td><\/tr>
Winsor & Newton Galeria Acrylic White Gesso<\/a><\/td>$$<\/td>33.8 oz.<\/td><\/tr>
Golden Acrylic Gesso<\/a><\/td>$$<\/td>8 oz.<\/td><\/tr>
Handy Art Acrylic Gesso<\/a><\/td>$$<\/td>32 oz.<\/td><\/tr>
Art Advantage Acrylic Gesso<\/a><\/td>$<\/td>8 oz.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Liquitex Professional Gesso<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While normally we would always recommend student grade art materials to beginners, gesso is the only exception to this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Liquitex lineup<\/a> of gesso is not only affordable, but comes in a wide array of options allowing to you get just the right one for the type of artwork you plan on painting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But beyond their impressive size options (10 total), you also can get the gesso itself in a variety of colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you might be wondering why this is necessary when painting on a white canvas\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026and that would be a fair guess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, for those artists looking to paint on glass or perhaps wood, a clear coat of gesso not only will allow your paint to stick with ease, but it will showcase the beauty of the raw material beneath the gesso itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liquitex gesso is non-cracking and doesn\u2019t yellow as time wears on, making it preferred among professionals for the amazing archival qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But beyond just color and size, Liquitex also offers their gesso in a variety of weights. While we are focusing on just their plain gesso today, know that they do offer a \u2018Super Heavy Gesso\u2019 and \u2018BASICS gesso\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super Heavy is perfect for adding depth to your painting by generating enormous peaks and valleys while the BASICS gesso is well suited for student or classroom use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If there were ever a brand name that is synonymous with gesso, then it\u2019s definitely going to be Liquitex.<\/p>\n\n\n