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Ens. vernis acrylique brillant et pinceau

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Ens. vernis acrylique brillant et pinceau

Okto

$9.99

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Gesso - 250ml

Tri-Art

$14.99

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Gesso is a base coat used to prepare surfaces before painting for better grip. It protects and seals the substrate which prevents paint absorption, in other words, the paint will rest on top of the surface instead of getting sucked into it. The use of gesso is especially important when using oil paints; in direct contact with the fabric, oils can eat away at the cotton canvas over time.

Tri-Art professional quality gesso is made with 100% acrylic emulsion and contains calcium carbonate. It is pH neutral and ideal for oil paintings and acrylics. It is waterproof when dry and does not crack, crumble, flake, or lift off the substrate.

•White and opaque

•Dries to a matte finish

•Can be sanded when dry

•Provides a reflective layer that enhances the vividness of colors.

To create a more textured finish, mix with modeling paste until the desired consistency is reached.

Made in Canada

Gesso Super Heavy White - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex gesso is a background with a thick and smooth consistency which ensures a better colour adherence and which can also be coloured.

Versatile, Liquitex gesso can be mixed with a large variety of mediums. It adheres to the textures of various surfaces. It can be used to achieve acrylic, oil, gouache or casein works. It can be diluted in water, dries quickly and gives a glossy finish which does not yellow.

Important information :
At least three coats of Gesso must be applied before painting in oil.
Do not sand.
Do not mix with oil.

Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood and non-greasy surfaces.

Drying time : 24 h.

Black gesso - 237ml

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$12.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso provides an absorbent surface ideal for paint. It is waterproof, lightfast, non-yellowing and flexible.

Demco gesso can be used with acrylic and oil painting, casein, gouache, pastels, charcoal and pencils. It is easy to apply with a brush, a paint roller or painting knife on dry and porous surfaces.

Supports: dry surfaces: canvas, cotton, cardboard, plaster, concrete…

Cleaning: water and soap.

Practical information:

Shake before use.

Do not apply with turpentine or oil.

Can be diluted with water in small quantities to avoid cracking.

Acrylic ground for pastels - 8 oz

Golden

$24.99

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Golden Pastel Ground is a textured acrylic primer that can be used to prepare canvas and other supports for pastels. It provides a tooth similar to papers designed for pastel and chalk. To increase tooth, add Golden Fine or Coarse Pumice Gel. It can also be blended with Golden Acrylic colours for coloured grounds. A medium with endless creative possibilities! Contains 8 oz.

Black gesso - 473ml

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso provides an absorbent surface ideal for paint. It is waterproof, lightfast, non-yellowing and flexible.

Demco gesso can be used with acrylic and oil painting, casein, gouache, pastels, charcoal and pencils. It is easy to apply with a brush, a paint roller or painting knife on dry and porous surfaces.

Supports: dry surfaces: canvas, cotton, cardboard, plaster, concrete…

Cleaning: water and soap.

Practical information:

Shake before use.

Do not apply with turpentine or oil.

Can be diluted with water in small quantities to avoid cracking.

New release

Ens. vernis acrylique semi-mat et pinceau

New release

Ens. vernis acrylique semi-mat et pinceau

Okto

$9.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso Super Heavy White - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex gesso is a background with a thick and smooth consistency which ensures a better colour adherence and which can also be coloured.

Versatile, Liquitex gesso can be mixed with a large variety of mediums. It adheres to the textures of various surfaces. It can be used to achieve acrylic, oil, gouache or casein works. It can be diluted in water, dries quickly and gives a glossy finish which does not yellow.

Important information :
At least three coats of Gesso must be applied before painting in oil.
Do not sand.
Do not mix with oil.

Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood and non-greasy surfaces.

Drying time : 24 h.

Gesso Black - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

This highly concentrated base coat primer prepares painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint and makes them opaque. It can be applied on clean, non-oily surfaces and dries quickly. Once dry, this gesso provides the perfect tooth and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including canvas, paper and wood.

237 ml (8 oz) bottle

White gesso - 3.6l

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$42.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Economic gesso suitable for prepping a multitude of surfaces before applying oils, acrylics, tempera, and more. Once dry, the gesso remains semi-flexible and will not yellow. Apply two coats to achieve a more granular texture. Suitable for canvas, paper, fabric, wood, etc.

Watercolour Ground Cold Press Finish - 250ml

Tri-Art

$12.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Tri-Art cold press watercolour ground makes an excellent ground for watercolours and dry media applications. If spread smoothly and evenly with a spreading tool, the finish and appearance is similar to cold press watercolour paper. Watercolours may be more easily reworked, and masking fluids adhere and lift easily with no tearing. Formulated with 100% acrylic emulsion to ensure that over time it will remain flexible, not flake, crack or crumble from the surface. Contains titanium dioxide for a clean, very white and reflective surface for colours. Made in Canada

Gesso Basics White- 1.39L

Liquitex

$39.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

An opaque white gesso to create the ideal absorbency, stiffness and adhesion for paint application. Use it with acrylic and oil paints or mediums, chalk and oil pastels, graphite, pencil and charcoal. Suitable for raw canvas, hardboard, paper, wood and non-oily, porous supports.

Clear Gesso - 250ml

Tri-Art

$14.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Clear Gesso is similar to traditional gesso. It will seal but it will not hide the surface being prepared, for example, if painting a piece of wood, the grain will still be visible even after the product is applied. In addition, clear gesso can be tinted by adding a small quantity of transparent acrylic paint.

It dries to a translucent, matte, and lightly toothy finish that can be sanded.

Made in Canada

Watercolor Ground Titanium White -118ml

Daniel Smith

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

It used to be that watercolor painters had few options beyond white paper or a few colored boards. Now you can turn almost any surface into a toned or black ground for watercolor painting, as well as collage, pastels, pencils and mixed media work.

The titanium white watercolour ground, as well as turning any surface into watercolor paper, allows you to rescue areas within a painting done on watercolor paper! It’s so easy to apply this ground over an area within a painting that needs rescuing-or for working on different compositional areas. You can also lift and scrub without damaging the painting surface.

Just brush this heavily pigmented, acrylic-based ground onto absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces (for best results abrade the surface with sandpaper or steel wool before brushing on the ground.)

One coat works on most materials-allow the surface to cure for 24 hours before painting. Once dry, it will not reactivate. This product can be thinned up to 10% with water.

Quantity: 4 oz

Gesso Clear - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Gesso White - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Gesso - 32 oz white

Golden

$54.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Golden brand gesso is a liquid ground that keeps canvases flexible and ready to use. Colours adhere better, and artists can even mix in colour. Golden gesso is versatile; it can be mixed with most mediums, and can be sprayed, applied with a brush, a paint roller, or a knife. It adheres to textures on most surfaces.

Drying time: 24 hours.

Tool maintenance: Clean with soap and water.

Quick tip: At least three coats of gesso should be applied before working with oils.

Gesso Clear - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Gesso spray - décospray - 200ml - black

Pebeo Canada

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

DecoSpray Gesso is a universal, water-based spray primer for preparing surfaces before painting. Quick-drying, low-odour and solvent-free, it offers good coverage and is light and weather-resistant. A great foundation tool for artists of all levels.

Gesso Sludge - 1l

Tri-Art

$19.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Tri-Art Sludge is an economical alternative to both a neutral ground and neutral colour. It can be used in the place of gesso when a muted base is desired. Sludge is semi-opaque and although grey in tone, can be used in small quantities as an opacifier or medium toned colour extender. The thick Sludge has similar texture capabilities as a high viscosity acrylic colour, while the thin version is comparable to a liquid acrylic. Sludge has a light tooth, making it a suitable ground for mixed media applications. As this is paint made with 100% acrylic emulsion, it is comparable in character to other acrylics. It is highly adhesive to a variety of surfaces, dries to a water resistant, semi-gloss finish and can be easily applied with painting tools. Made in Canada ** Product made from re-processed acrylic paint wash water. It is the combination of the precipitated solids accumulated wash water from production, which has then been re-processed into thick and thin acrylic paint formats. Sludge is a neutral grey tone. No two batches are alike.

Gesso White - 473ml

Liquitex

$39.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Absorbent white ground - 8 oz

Golden

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Lightfast, permanent and flexible, Golden Absorbent Ground is an acrylic liquid surfacing medium that dries to a porous, paper-like surface. Applied over gessoed canvas, it allows for raw staining and watercolour effects. A medium with endless creative possibilities! A Health Labeled (HL) Product. Contains 8 oz.

White gesso - 237ml

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$9.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Economic gesso suitable for prepping a multitude of surfaces before applying oils, acrylics, tempera, and more. Once dry, the gesso remains semi-flexible and will not yellow. Apply two coats to achieve a more granular texture. Suitable for canvas, paper, fabric, wood, etc.

Gesso - 1l

Tri-Art

$44.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso is a base coat used to prepare surfaces before painting for better grip. It protects and seals the substrate which prevents paint absorption, in other words, the paint will rest on top of the surface instead of getting sucked into it. The use of gesso is especially important when using oil paints; in direct contact with the fabric, oils can eat away at the cotton canvas over time.

Tri-Art professional quality gesso is made with 100% acrylic emulsion and contains calcium carbonate. It is pH neutral and ideal for oil paintings and acrylics. It is waterproof when dry and does not crack, crumble, flake, or lift off the substrate.

•White and opaque

•Dries to a matte finish

•Can be sanded when dry

•Provides a reflective layer that enhances the vividness of colors.

To create a more textured finish, mix with modeling paste until the desired consistency is reached.

Made in Canada

Gesso Basics White - 473ml

Liquitex

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

An opaque white gesso to create the ideal absorbency, stiffness and adhesion for paint application. Use it with acrylic and oil paints or mediums, chalk and oil pastels, graphite, pencil and charcoal. Suitable for raw canvas, hardboard, paper, wood and non-oily, porous supports.

Gesso Gray - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

This highly concentrated base coat primer prepares painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint and makes them opaque. It can be applied on clean, non-oily surfaces and dries quickly. Once dry, this gesso provides the perfect tooth and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces including canvas, paper and wood.

237 ml (8 oz) bottle

Gesso Clear - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Gesso Clear - 1.39L

Liquitex

$79.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Gesso spray - décospray - 200ml - white

Pebeo Canada

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

DecoSpray Gesso is a universal, water-based spray primer for preparing surfaces before painting. Quick-drying, low-odour and solvent-free, it offers good coverage and is light and weather-resistant. A great foundation tool for artists of all levels.

Clear Gesso - 500ml

Tri-Art

$22.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Clear Gesso is similar to traditional gesso. It will seal but it will not hide the surface being prepared, for example, if painting a piece of wood, the grain will still be visible even after the product is applied. In addition, clear gesso can be tinted by adding a small quantity of transparent acrylic paint.

It dries to a translucent, matte, and lightly toothy finish that can be sanded.

Made in Canada

Watercolor Ground Transparent - 118ml

Daniel Smith

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Transparent Watercolour Ground, lets patterns shine through. Maintain the grain of wood panels or the colors and textures of decorative paper, fabrics or found objects as you enhance them with watercolour paint and mixed media materials. You get a protective coat for your substrate along with pigment-gripping tooth.

Gesso Clear - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Gesso - 8 oz white

Golden

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Golden brand gesso is a liquid ground that keeps canvases flexible and ready to use. Colours adhere better, and artists can even mix in colour. Golden gesso is versatile; it can be mixed with most mediums, and can be sprayed, applied with a brush, a paint roller, or a knife. It adheres to textures on most surfaces.

Drying time: 24 hours.

Tool maintenance: Clean with soap and water.

Quick tip: At least three coats of gesso should be applied before working with oils.

Gesso White - 237ml

Liquitex

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Gesso Super Heavy White - 3.78L

Liquitex

$149.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex gesso is a background with a thick and smooth consistency which ensures a better colour adherence and which can also be coloured.

Versatile, Liquitex gesso can be mixed with a large variety of mediums. It adheres to the textures of various surfaces. It can be used to achieve acrylic, oil, gouache or casein works. It can be diluted in water, dries quickly and gives a glossy finish which does not yellow.

Important information :
At least three coats of Gesso must be applied before painting in oil.
Do not sand.
Do not mix with oil.

Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, plaster, wood and non-greasy surfaces.

Drying time : 24 h.

White gesso - 500ml

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$12.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Economic gesso suitable for prepping a multitude of surfaces before applying oils, acrylics, tempera, and more. Once dry, the gesso remains semi-flexible and will not yellow. Apply two coats to achieve a more granular texture. Suitable for canvas, paper, fabric, wood, etc.

Gesso White - 118ml

Liquitex

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Black Gesso - 250ml

Tri-Art

$14.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Tri-Art Black Gesso Acrylic Medium is made with 100% acrylic emulsion, calcium carbonate, a matting agent and carbon black pigment. It dries to a matt, opaque and dark finish. It will seal all semi-absorbent surfaces and can be sanded when dry. Contains 250 ml.

Gesso White - 1.39L

Liquitex

$79.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Gesso White - 946ml

Liquitex

$54.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Premium acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint.

Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte
Relative Opacity: Opaque

Non-yellowing
Flexible and non-cracking
Provides the perfect 'tooth' and adhesion to a wide variety of surfaces such as canvas, paper and wood
Excellent base coat primer for many applications, such as canvases, murals, etc.
One coat is usually all that is required.

Application :
Use undiluted or thin up to 25% with water. When thinning more that 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium to thin gesso. Tint with up to 10% Liquitex Soft Body or Heavy Body Artist Colours.

Black gesso - 1l

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$26.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso provides an absorbent surface ideal for paint. It is waterproof, lightfast, non-yellowing and flexible.

Demco gesso can be used with acrylic and oil painting, casein, gouache, pastels, charcoal and pencils. It is easy to apply with a brush, a paint roller or painting knife on dry and porous surfaces.

Supports: dry surfaces: canvas, cotton, cardboard, plaster, concrete…

Cleaning: water and soap.

Practical information:

Shake before use.

Do not apply with turpentine or oil.

Can be diluted with water in small quantities to avoid cracking.

White gesso - 948ml

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$14.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Economic gesso suitable for prepping a multitude of surfaces before applying oils, acrylics, tempera, and more. Once dry, the gesso remains semi-flexible and will not yellow. Apply two coats to achieve a more granular texture. Suitable for canvas, paper, fabric, wood, etc.

Gesso Clear - 118ml

Liquitex

$16.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Liquitex transparent gesso primes rigid supports while preserving their natural aspect. It provides a rough surface adapted to a large diversity of mediums and allows the work surface to show through.
Liquitex transparent gesso is particularly suitable for pastel or charcoal works, but also for oil, acrylic, gouache and casein. It allows for a better colour adherence and can be coloured.
Translucent once dry, it is permanent, does not crack, is non-yellowing, flexible and waterproof. This gesso is ideal for painting on coloured surfaces and constitutes an excellent background for oil and acrylic paintings.
Liquitex transparent gesso is offered in 4 oz/120 ml, 8 oz/250 ml, 16 oz/500 ml and 32 oz/1 l formats.
Drying time : at least 24 hrs before painting.
Supports : canvas, cardboard, paper, wood and other non-greasy surfaces.
Important information :
Do not mix with oil.
Is water soluble.

Gesso - 500ml

Tri-Art

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso is a base coat used to prepare surfaces before painting for better grip. It protects and seals the substrate which prevents paint absorption, in other words, the paint will rest on top of the surface instead of getting sucked into it. The use of gesso is especially important when using oil paints; in direct contact with the fabric, oils can eat away at the cotton canvas over time.

Tri-Art professional quality gesso is made with 100% acrylic emulsion and contains calcium carbonate. It is pH neutral and ideal for oil paintings and acrylics. It is waterproof when dry and does not crack, crumble, flake, or lift off the substrate.

•White and opaque

•Dries to a matte finish

•Can be sanded when dry

•Provides a reflective layer that enhances the vividness of colors.

To create a more textured finish, mix with modeling paste until the desired consistency is reached.

Made in Canada

Gesso Sludge - 500ml

Tri-Art

$12.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Tri-Art Sludge is an economical alternative to both a neutral ground and neutral colour. It can be used in the place of gesso when a muted base is desired. Sludge is semi-opaque and although grey in tone, can be used in small quantities as an opacifier or medium toned colour extender. The thick Sludge has similar texture capabilities as a high viscosity acrylic colour, while the thin version is comparable to a liquid acrylic. Sludge has a light tooth, making it a suitable ground for mixed media applications. As this is paint made with 100% acrylic emulsion, it is comparable in character to other acrylics. It is highly adhesive to a variety of surfaces, dries to a water resistant, semi-gloss finish and can be easily applied with painting tools. Made in Canada ** Product made from re-processed acrylic paint wash water. It is the combination of the precipitated solids accumulated wash water from production, which has then been re-processed into thick and thin acrylic paint formats. Sludge is a neutral grey tone. No two batches are alike.

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Transparent Watercolour Primer - 250ml

Winsor & Newton

$24.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

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Red gesso - 237ml

Demco Encouleurs Inc.

$12.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

Gesso provides an absorbent surface ideal for paint. It is waterproof, lightfast, non-yellowing and flexible.

Demco gesso can be used with acrylic and oil painting, casein, gouache, pastels, charcoal and pencils. It is easy to apply with a brush, a paint roller or painting knife on dry and porous surfaces.

Supports: dry surfaces: canvas, cotton, cardboard, plaster, concrete…

Cleaning: water and soap.

Practical information:

Shake before use.

Do not apply with turpentine or oil.

Can be diluted with water in small quantities to avoid cracking.

Quantity: 237 ml

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Watercolor Ground Titanium White - 473ml

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Watercolor Ground Titanium White - 473ml

Daniel Smith

$34.99

In stock Low stock Unavailable

It used to be that watercolor painters had few options beyond white paper or a few colored boards. Now you can turn almost any surface into a toned or black ground for watercolor painting, as well as collage, pastels, pencils and mixed media work.

The titanium white watercolour ground, as well as turning any surface into watercolor paper, allows you to rescue areas within a painting done on watercolor paper! It’s so easy to apply this ground over an area within a painting that needs rescuing—or for working on different compositional areas. You can also lift and scrub without damaging the painting surface.

Just brush this heavily pigmented, acrylic-based ground onto absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces (for best results abrade the surface with sandpaper or steel wool before brushing on the ground.)

One coat works on most materials—allow the surface to cure for 24 hours before painting. Once dry, it will not reactivate. This product can be thinned up to 10% with water.

Quantity: 16 oz

Primers & Grounds: Start Every Painting on the Right Surface

A good primer is the foundation of a lasting painting. Applied before paint, it seals the surface, improves adhesion and gives you a consistent base to work on. Whether you're priming a canvas, wood panel, paper or an unconventional support, DeSerres carries a selection of primers and grounds suited to acrylic, oil and mixed media work, in white, black and clear formulations.

Choosing the Right Primer for Your Support and Medium

Gesso is the most widely used primer in painting. Traditional white gesso provides an opaque, slightly textured surface ideal for acrylic and oil paint. Black gesso is used when a dark ground suits the composition or technique. Clear or transparent grounds seal the surface without obscuring its natural colour or texture, useful for wood, fabric or tinted papers. Specialty grounds such as absorbent ground or pastel ground prepare surfaces for specific media. Always match your primer to your support and your paint for the best results. Explore our Canvases, Acrylic Mediums and our full Mediums, Varnishes & Resins collection for more options.

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Primers & Grounds: Start Every Painting on the Right Surface

Choosing the Right Primer for Your Support and Medium