Gamblin Ground makes a brighter and less-absorbent ground layer compared to acrylic “gesso” – meaning that oil paint layers on top will better retain their color saturation.” – Gamblin website. You could still use an oil gesso over the top, you just wouldn’t then be able to use water-mixable oils on top and dilute the oils with water as they wouldn’t adhere aswell to the surface. A few friends have recommended playing with acrylic modeling paste and gel media to sort of “imitate” the effects of working with wax and oil. Could your english red be my indian red? You gave me the two palettes for portrait painting….are there any others? Is it OK (archivally sound) to first size my unprimed heavy weight cotton canvas, after stretching, with Rabbit Skin Glue sizing, then prime it with one or two coats of acrylic gesso? Can I prime it again with oil primer? Hi Rhea, I wouldn’t reccomemd a glue and water mix as it will prevent the oxidation drying process of the oil paint. "Reality leaves a lot to the imagination" Lennon. however i could not get much embossed from canvas as susanna paintings. How do you tell if a painting was done using oil or acrylic paint (years later)? This option is probably for the more experienced painter as it allows you to bespoke your primer (Gesso) application. Will, In my world (english trained) light red and english red are the same colour. If I do prime my stretched canvas with gesso is it even necessary to first coat with glue sizing? Hi Will. You might find this lesson of interest on the basics of stretching an artist canvas Cheers, Will. And how big is the canvas or board you’re using. Yes, 100% optional, you’d only tend to use it on occasion if you wanted to block in an underpainting more quickly and utilise the fast-drying nature of the acrylics. Hopefully now I’ll be able to sell this piece. Why would you want to do this? Hi Juanie, Yes you can apply an extra coat of Gesso to the already primed surface, this will help to reduce the absorbancy of the canvas. Hi Molly, I’m working on an article on ‘How to paint a non-toxic oil painting’ that will go into more details on the variety of options available, should be on the site soon. (The higher-end oils contain just two ingredients: oil & pigment. Thanks Lee, Hi Lee, if the canvas is white is has a coat of gesso on it. I personally have always used traditional oil paints so I can’t give a full rounded view of water soluble oils. With acrylic you can often just reprime it with flat, white, house paint. Also what is the process? Painting With Gesso. Hi Angela, you might be interested in this article that looks at the pros and cons between the two mediums. with acrylics you swish your brush in water to clean it before getting the next colour )- do I use this stuff like water for oils, or is it just for when you wash the brushes at the end of the painting? Thanks. Depends on how thick you want the gesso and what medium you have used. they won’t be as pigmented as artist quality oils and will have a greater colour shift from wet to dry. No, this would be a traditional way of preparing a canvas surface. Hi Lori, yes, the payment processor will convert the payment from GBP£’s to USD$ at the checkout. When it dries, this gesso is both non-yellowing and water resistant. Thanks again. Hi Laquita, sinking in can cause the exact symptoms you’re describing. A canvas that has been pre-sized and pre-primed with an Acrylic paint primer, also known as an Acrylic Gesso – This is a modern alternative and allows you to paint an acrylic coloured ground and a thin acrylic under-painting before moving onto an oil paint layer. Quite often the work underneath shows in places and I like that effect. When you recommend a thin acrylic layer on top of gesso for an oil painting, can I just clarify that the acrylic layer is optional? Truly appreciative, Stella. I did not prep the board before painting, but would like to know how to seal my canvas on a budget. It can be thinned with water and tinted with acrylic colors, so you can achieve a full range of viscosities and tones. I went on a two-afternoons Plein-Air class a couple of weeks ago and would like to continue this adventure. Hope this helps, Oh..thanks but i really put my trust on acrylic as i have seen in some of your videos already , they are very friendly when using them and will help you do painting easier than oils, as long as you know painting already.So i am gonna try using acrylics also to get their real taste and difference but I hope they won’t disappoint me like oil paints.I am looking forward to hear your helpful suggestions also, Good one Gerald, hope you find the videos helpful in developing your acrylic skills! Have you tried this type of paint before? Hallo Will, I’ve decided to take the plunge into painting! N.B. Can you offer any advice please? I am now quite careful about priming and where I buy canvas or boards now. Thanks Will, have a great day ahead! Cheers, Will, Hi Will, Thank-you for all your very useful information. Ideally the acrylic would have been diluted with water so there isn’t as much of a plastic film. Cheers, Will. Thanks. i tried once paint directly from tube with palette knife. Im 45 and decided tonight that I want to start painting. Copyright © 2012-2020 Will Kemp Art School | All rights reserved |. Does your payment translate? Hi Mercy, You can paint oils on top of acrylics, but not acrylics on top of oils. If the structure below is with acrylic it should stay stable once dried. Hello Will Stumbled across your website earlier this year , found it so interesting decided to have a go at a portrait in oil following your 5 step tutorial – amazed at the results ! Hi Angela, if you have a look through the website tabs at the top there are a number of getting started articles about brushes, colour mixing and choosing a colour palette.

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