One additional tip on gesso (which I can't remember if it was in your other video): mix a bit of black into our white to make a light grey before you apply it on a white canvas or surface. That way, it is much easier to see if you have missed any areas with the liquid white when you apply it.
Yeah I was debating if I should have added grey BUT I talk about it so much already. I figured cover the main ones ha ha ha. But yes that is a great tip I give out :)
I love black canvasses. I wanna use a little bit of black acrylic paint to colour my white gesso and i don,t have to buy black gesso. It will save me more money. Thanks @Wildcreates ✌🏾🎨👍🏾👋🏾😁
I am super happy that I found your channel! I’m a brand new wet-on-wet artist and I’m literally binge watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing helpful tips and tricks. Please continue making videos!
I am glad that you are enjoying my videos that much and welcome to the community buddy. If you wanna go that extra mile to help support so I can continue to bring you awesome content. You can become a Channel Member below. Link: th-cam.com/channels/J0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA.htmljoin
Thank you - I am not to familiar with all the 3D materials used for printing BUT if its a basic "plastics based" material YES this will work. BUT if there is a lot of twist, turns, and holes in your print. I might recommend a basic acrylic primer or gesso spray for easy application :)
I have never seen that! If you want to protect your painting then I would recommend spray varnish as a new painter. You can learn more about it in this video here: th-cam.com/video/I9C7HO7IkRk/w-d-xo.html&t
Would you prime the canvas with white gesso let it dry add your drawing and then add a layer of clear gesso over the top of you wanted to keep your line drawing? im a newbie 😊
So couple answers here: 1) you can do what you put above BUT the drawing marks may start to wipe away when you start painting. 2) You can use something called FIXATIVE ( I think thats how you spell it ha ha ha). Its a spray you put on top of your drawing so paint/brush strokes don't wipe it away. 3) You can do a very lite Wash on top of your drawing. To learn more about that you can watch this video here: th-cam.com/video/uqA7o6xjExk/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps ya out... and if it did, you can pay me back by hitting that SUB button 🔥
I had 1 question 🙋🏽 If I’ve drawn on a canvas already (and since I just learned about Gesso after that fact) could I apply gesso, and still see my sketch, so I can use it as an outline to paint 🎨 (like paint by numbers) was surprisingly hard to find an answer to this simple question❓ which you answer clearly, concisely, and simply. Not to mention all the other quality info. Thanks man, really appreciate it. 😊 🙏
The reason you are having a hard time finding an answer is because it depends on the variables. Short answer is yes you can sketch then apply gesso. However I recommend testing it first to make sure you can see it. Variables like how thick the gesso is, how many coats you do, how thick or bold is the sketch will all be factors. Something like paint by number should be fine cause its bold and dark ink lines. If you gesso is covering your lines when you apply just add a little water to thin it down and you will be good to go. For this awesome answer you can pay me back by hitting that SUB button or if you really like me, send me a SUPER 🔥🔥🔥
You can thin it down but it wont be the exact same as the normal consistency for regular gesso due to the binders and thickening agents. Plus you will weaken the adhesion - BUT it can work in a pinch. Hope that helps.
Hello Wild Creates, This video is a great help, just a question, I will be using wood as surface and acrylic for a look. Should I use Clear Gesso to prep the surface?
OK so tough to answer without knowing what you are going for with your style. If you will paint the entire thing. Go with white or black gesso. If you want to have the Wood part poke through the paint then you can do Clear Gesso or no gesso at all ( if you wan tthat more rustic look) I hope that helps
03:28 Acrylic vs Gesso? Unless you're talking about the historical gesso (hide glue + chalk), modern ''gesso'' (which isn't really gesso at all but an acrylic-based primer), is made of acrylic resin. The only difference between acrylic -based ''gesso'' and acrylic paint is the presence of fillers such as chalk and marble dust (for tooth and absorbency) in the former, whereas the latter, ideally, only consists of an acrylic binder and pigment.
Recently saw Gesso and Mod podge in the store. I had known about these but did not understand the different uses they were meant for. Thank you for explaining Gesso and the types and what their purposes were. Good video.😊😊😊
Question: I'm painting a wooden laptop stand with a drawn design on it with acrylic markers. The question is , do I draw on the wood first and layer it with clear gesso or do I use white gesso and then draw the design on the dried white gesso ? Please respond. I greatly appreciate any advice.
Hard to answer because I can't see the stand. You wanna check to see if there is any finish on the stand ( aka a varnish, seal, lacquer finish, ETC ). IF their is you will want to rough and clean the surface so your paints/gessos has something to stick to. Hoppe that helps
@WildCreates kind of helps :) .. 1) do I do the drawing on it after the gesso or before ? 2) and what do I seal it with once I'm all done with the drawing and painting ?
1- you can draw on it if you like ( but I would test it first to see if you like it) 2 - Varnish, Clear Epoxy or some kind of skin safe crystal lacquer. You will want something that hold up to wear and tear. Do a little bit of research.
Depends on the art and style you are going for. If you are a brand new artist, I personal recommend putting on at least 1 more extra coat of gesso. I have a video here that goes over why adding that extra layer of gesso is important: th-cam.com/video/P3K3ZcywA70/w-d-xo.html&t Hope that helps.
Hello sir, its a nice video. Iam a absoluty beginner :D and it helps me to a wider view on painting. Here are my Questions: How long let you dry your canvas, if u use gray gesso and black gesso? Maybe its kind of wrong place, but how long let u dry a acryl black canvas before u use it for a painting? Ive found on the internet, that gesso needs 3 days and black acryl 7 days, but for me its a long long time so i thought, i just ask you ;). Thx and have a nice day!
It depends on how thick and how many layers - But most gesso dries in 15 to 30 mins ( depending on environment ). Always touch it to test before painting on it. This video might also help you out a little bit: th-cam.com/video/vIl1gV8pkyM/w-d-xo.html
Yes you can - If you want a smooth application... put a few layers of gesso on, sand the gesso before you apply the paint. Make sure to hit that Sub button for more helpful videos.
Gesso is water soluble, so you can clean it with lurk warm water and some dish soap. That will work perfect. If you have more expensive gesso brushes, you can also condition them after too. Hope that helps.
Is there a possibility you could do a video on using cold wax and impasto to firm up a wet paint? I did try the cardboard trick also. It worked well, but I lost mor paint then I wanted to.
I will see what I can do in a future video for ya. I have some other videos I want to bang out first but I love the feedback and love to know what the community is interested in or struggling with. If you are interested I do a YT member reward where I pick a video from members and turn it into a video. If you are interested in join I will drop the link below: th-cam.com/channels/J0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA.htmljoin
QUESTION, CAN I USE GESSO TO FINALIZE I MEAN SEALING THE PAPER CLAY AFTER HARDENING? IM CONFUSE ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEALING AND PRIMING, EXCEPT GOOGLE NEED YOUR ANSWER, EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT OPINON :)
Thats because sealing means different things for different artist and different styles of art. You need to refine your questions and be more precise. For me... I only use gesso to prep a painting surface. Thats it!
Hey I need your help please i tried doing a sunset with gesso that bob ross does in a video and he puts crimson then i believe Indian yellow and some how the crimson doesnt show and the yellow shows as a little green but when applied the colors it make out looking more orange and red and this is before i even used the white to make it pop out. What did i do wrong? I put the gesso and waited about 40 minutes like he said and those colors just stayed on top of the gesso and mixed to make a pink when using white. Beginner painter and im so frustrated not knowing what i did wrong even when i copied step by step
I am not sure how to help... are you using the same colors Bob did? Because if you did they should have the same look unless you contaminated your colors.
Yes I did I used the crimson and the Indian yellow. It shows up right away without even putting the white to make it pop. Is there a cert a certain amount that's only supposed to be put on so that it hides better or something?
Well it kinda depends on what you are trying to do and what materials you will be using. You might also need a product called a "fixative spray" for the tracing Short answer is you can do both BUT I would trace after the gesso. With that said I would do a small test. This way you will have a better understanding for your style Hope that helps.
Could you give us some advice on how to price our paintings ? I've got some I'm really pleased with and people say wow you should sell them. Well that's easier said than done but the question is how much should I charge ? I'm not professional I'm just a hobby painter so I don't need them to be that expensive as it's not my living but it's difficult to put a value on them .
I actually have this on my list of videos to do. I have a lot of experience on this topic so maybe its time I actually make it. If there is anything in particular you would like me to tough on ( other than suggested pricing ) Let me know and I will see how I can add it in.
I have a black stretched canvas and am applying black gesso to cover tiny spots where the black flecked off. The gesso will be my background so it’s critical that no streaks or lines appear and it needs to appear matte. So far I’ve tried a soft synthetic brush. EPIC FAIL. A foam sponge roller. FAIL. And a foam sponge brush. SEMI FAIL. I’m so frustrated right now. Wondering if adding a hint of water OR gel medium to my foam sponge or roller would help. I’m desperate for some tips at this point. So frustrated! :,( Any help would be immensely appreciated!
Ok... So without being there I would say try this. When applying your gesso add a little bit of water to it. This will allow it to self level a bit ( aka less changes for brush marks ) HOWEVER, this can mean it will dry faster. So you will have to work fast when applying it. Be in a spot where there isn't a lot of heat nor air flow on the canvas... these will also speed up drying time... You may have to do 2 to 3 coats for your style If that doesn't work you can always try sanding your gesso once dry and doing a second coat Let me know how that works for ya.
Heavy gesso is the last one I talked about in the video. For building struct and texture. Was there something else you were looking for or wanted to know about it?
In Short Edward you can BUT it will become a practice canvas since gesso on top of oil leads to weak paint adhesion. Foe the proper way, watch this video here: th-cam.com/video/smUFBaqwMoU/w-d-xo.html
So, is this what Bob Ross means when he refers to his canvas as "double primed" ... Was he painting Gesso on the blank canvas twice before starting? I just assumed he was purchasing "double primed pre-stretched 18x24 canvas" from the store -- and the first step he took was applying the thin coat of liquid or magic white......
You can buy 2x or 3x primed gessoed canvas... But if you have buying cheap ones the gesso coating is weak or sparse ( which is why I reccomend adding an extra layer of gesso ) Bob most likely used high quality canvases... so the gesso coating on them was already good.
I'm not sure! I'm painting miniatures and props. I love the information overall which led me to this video. I believe I purchased a clear (matte and then a glossy) airbrush primer which I am waiting on. I am interested in painting foam and air-dry clay as props as well.
Depending on the stencil - Soak them in warm soapy water. Dawn soap works well here. After they soak the paint will peel off provide there isnt tons of layers... if so you might have to repeat these steps.
Hey, have you seen the documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed?" You promote the Bob Ross products, of which the Kowalski family is getting rich from and the Ross family is getting nothing. I would certainly not promote a product where the originating family is being ripped off.
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One additional tip on gesso (which I can't remember if it was in your other video): mix a bit of black into our white to make a light grey before you apply it on a white canvas or surface. That way, it is much easier to see if you have missed any areas with the liquid white when you apply it.
Yeah I was debating if I should have added grey BUT I talk about it so much already. I figured cover the main ones ha ha ha.
But yes that is a great tip I give out :)
I love black canvasses. I wanna use a little bit of black acrylic paint to colour my white gesso and i don,t have to buy black gesso. It will save me more money. Thanks @Wildcreates ✌🏾🎨👍🏾👋🏾😁
Black canvases are some of my favorite to do.
Cool
Great info in this video. Thanks for explaining the difference between these mediums and what is the best use for each!
Glad it was helpful... and hopefully I explained everything well for ya.
I am super happy that I found your channel! I’m a brand new wet-on-wet artist and I’m literally binge watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing helpful tips and tricks. Please continue making videos!
I am glad that you are enjoying my videos that much and welcome to the community buddy.
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Great channel. So informative.
Thanks for the video I always wondered what Gesso was for now I know!
Happy to help!
Nice short and consise video, can this be applied on 3D printed plastics? It will be useful to many if you can clarify this...
Thank you - I am not to familiar with all the 3D materials used for printing BUT if its a basic "plastics based" material YES this will work. BUT if there is a lot of twist, turns, and holes in your print. I might recommend a basic acrylic primer or gesso spray for easy application :)
Thank you very much. Do artists also use clear Gesso on top of their final finished work to protect their paintings please?
I have never seen that!
If you want to protect your painting then I would recommend spray varnish as a new painter. You can learn more about it in this video here: th-cam.com/video/I9C7HO7IkRk/w-d-xo.html&t
Would you prime the canvas with white gesso let it dry add your drawing and then add a layer of clear gesso over the top of you wanted to keep your line drawing? im a newbie 😊
So couple answers here:
1) you can do what you put above BUT the drawing marks may start to wipe away when you start painting.
2) You can use something called FIXATIVE ( I think thats how you spell it ha ha ha). Its a spray you put on top of your drawing so paint/brush strokes don't wipe it away.
3) You can do a very lite Wash on top of your drawing. To learn more about that you can watch this video here: th-cam.com/video/uqA7o6xjExk/w-d-xo.html
I hope that helps ya out... and if it did, you can pay me back by hitting that SUB button 🔥
I had 1 question 🙋🏽
If I’ve drawn on a canvas already (and since I just learned about Gesso after that fact) could I apply gesso, and still see my sketch, so I can use it as an outline to paint 🎨 (like paint by numbers) was surprisingly hard to find an answer to this simple question❓ which you answer clearly, concisely, and simply.
Not to mention all the other quality info.
Thanks man, really appreciate it.
😊
🙏
The reason you are having a hard time finding an answer is because it depends on the variables. Short answer is yes you can sketch then apply gesso. However I recommend testing it first to make sure you can see it.
Variables like how thick the gesso is, how many coats you do, how thick or bold is the sketch will all be factors.
Something like paint by number should be fine cause its bold and dark ink lines.
If you gesso is covering your lines when you apply just add a little water to thin it down and you will be good to go.
For this awesome answer you can pay me back by hitting that SUB button or if you really like me, send me a SUPER 🔥🔥🔥
@@WildCreates 🔥🔥🔥
Glad to help.
Thx, just waited for that!
I hope it helps you out and give you a better understanding about Gesso
can you just thin down super heavy gesso with water for more coverage? instead of buying regular gesso? is there a difference?
You can thin it down but it wont be the exact same as the normal consistency for regular gesso due to the binders and thickening agents. Plus you will weaken the adhesion - BUT it can work in a pinch.
Hope that helps.
Hello Wild Creates,
This video is a great help, just a question, I will be using wood as surface and acrylic for a look. Should I use Clear Gesso to prep the surface?
OK so tough to answer without knowing what you are going for with your style. If you will paint the entire thing. Go with white or black gesso. If you want to have the Wood part poke through the paint then you can do Clear Gesso or no gesso at all ( if you wan tthat more rustic look)
I hope that helps
03:28 Acrylic vs Gesso? Unless you're talking about the historical gesso (hide glue + chalk), modern ''gesso'' (which isn't really gesso at all but an acrylic-based primer), is made of acrylic resin. The only difference between acrylic -based ''gesso'' and acrylic paint is the presence of fillers such as chalk and marble dust (for tooth and absorbency) in the former, whereas the latter, ideally, only consists of an acrylic binder and pigment.
Thanks for adding to this and thanks for watching.
Recently saw Gesso and Mod podge in the store. I had known about these but did not understand the different uses they were meant for. Thank you for explaining Gesso and the types and what their purposes were. Good video.😊😊😊
Glad I could help you out and hopefully you got the answer you needed.
Question: I'm painting a wooden laptop stand with a drawn design on it with acrylic markers.
The question is , do I draw on the wood first and layer it with clear gesso or do I use white gesso and then draw the design on the dried white gesso ? Please respond. I greatly appreciate any advice.
Hard to answer because I can't see the stand. You wanna check to see if there is any finish on the stand ( aka a varnish, seal, lacquer finish, ETC ). IF their is you will want to rough and clean the surface so your paints/gessos has something to stick to.
Hoppe that helps
@WildCreates hi. It's all fresh wood. I sanded off any previous paint on it.
It's ready for a sealer and primer and the design so I can paint it.
Then yes you could use gesso or primer... then paint on top... let it dry completely then seal it or put a protective coating on it.
Hope that helps
@WildCreates kind of helps :)
.. 1) do I do the drawing on it after the gesso or before ?
2) and what do I seal it with once I'm all done with the drawing and painting ?
1- you can draw on it if you like ( but I would test it first to see if you like it)
2 - Varnish, Clear Epoxy or some kind of skin safe crystal lacquer. You will want something that hold up to wear and tear. Do a little bit of research.
Would clear gesso paint perfect to make clean line with the art tape on canvas?
YES - you might have to do 2 coats and sand it a little if you want perfectly smooth lines. Be sure to test it first to get the results you like :)
@@WildCreates alright, thanks!
You are welcome - we will call it even by you smashing that SUB button :)
Whats the deference between gesso and liquid white?
These 2 videos should answer your questions for you:
Gesoo: th-cam.com/video/l1RTfCFAqSw/w-d-xo.html
LW: th-cam.com/video/a6Iov7iR82I/w-d-xo.html
If a canvas says it is already gessoed, do we still need to gesso?
Depends on the art and style you are going for. If you are a brand new artist, I personal recommend putting on at least 1 more extra coat of gesso.
I have a video here that goes over why adding that extra layer of gesso is important: th-cam.com/video/P3K3ZcywA70/w-d-xo.html&t
Hope that helps.
Hi. I’m trying to find a way to use contact paper for oval paintings and how to cut them. Can you please help ❤
Oh thats easy - just use stencils with an X-acto knife
Hello sir, its a nice video. Iam a absoluty beginner :D and it helps me to a wider view on painting. Here are my Questions: How long let you dry your canvas, if u use gray gesso and black gesso? Maybe its kind of wrong place, but how long let u dry a acryl black canvas before u use it for a painting? Ive found on the internet, that gesso needs 3 days and black acryl 7 days, but for me its a long long time so i thought, i just ask you ;). Thx and have a nice day!
It depends on how thick and how many layers - But most gesso dries in 15 to 30 mins ( depending on environment ). Always touch it to test before painting on it.
This video might also help you out a little bit: th-cam.com/video/vIl1gV8pkyM/w-d-xo.html
Hello @Wildcreates. How are you doing? I wanna use it for gouache paintings.😊👋🏾👍🏾😁🎨happy painting and ✌🏾🤣🎨
I am doing well - Just had a fun birthday weekend.
Can you use spray paint on gesso?
Yes you can - If you want a smooth application... put a few layers of gesso on, sand the gesso before you apply the paint.
Make sure to hit that Sub button for more helpful videos.
@@WildCreates Thank you, Yep I just Subscribed to see more of your vids.
Thank you for the support.
is cleaning brushes with gessos the same as with oil...odorless paint thinner?
Gesso is water soluble, so you can clean it with lurk warm water and some dish soap. That will work perfect.
If you have more expensive gesso brushes, you can also condition them after too.
Hope that helps.
Thanks.
You are welcome
Is there a possibility you could do a video on using cold wax and impasto to firm up a wet paint? I did try the cardboard trick also. It worked well, but I lost mor paint then I wanted to.
I will see what I can do in a future video for ya. I have some other videos I want to bang out first but I love the feedback and love to know what the community is interested in or struggling with.
If you are interested I do a YT member reward where I pick a video from members and turn it into a video. If you are interested in join I will drop the link below:
th-cam.com/channels/J0nGU-oZthfagTyVVXiVQA.htmljoin
QUESTION, CAN I USE GESSO TO FINALIZE I MEAN SEALING THE PAPER CLAY AFTER HARDENING? IM CONFUSE ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEALING AND PRIMING, EXCEPT GOOGLE NEED YOUR ANSWER, EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT OPINON :)
Thats because sealing means different things for different artist and different styles of art. You need to refine your questions and be more precise. For me... I only use gesso to prep a painting surface. Thats it!
how to reuse geesso bottom the jar to do little wather the gesso bottle ? before i toss inthe trash ?
You can... might come out a little thin. So you might wanna do two coats to cover. Its ok if you can't get ever last drop 😅
Hey I need your help please i tried doing a sunset with gesso that bob ross does in a video and he puts crimson then i believe Indian yellow and some how the crimson doesnt show and the yellow shows as a little green but when applied the colors it make out looking more orange and red and this is before i even used the white to make it pop out. What did i do wrong? I put the gesso and waited about 40 minutes like he said and those colors just stayed on top of the gesso and mixed to make a pink when using white. Beginner painter and im so frustrated not knowing what i did wrong even when i copied step by step
I am not sure how to help... are you using the same colors Bob did? Because if you did they should have the same look unless you contaminated your colors.
Yes I did I used the crimson and the Indian yellow. It shows up right away without even putting the white to make it pop. Is there a cert a certain amount that's only supposed to be put on so that it hides better or something?
I want to reuse my canvas so can I apply gesso to re use because it is oil painting but now I want to reuse it with acrylics? Can anyone guide me
If you used oils and its still wet just scrap the oil off and use a thinner wash.
can I use instead clear liquid white for oil paint use gesso(white)? Is it same?
Gesso and liquid white are different - I have a very somewhere on my channel that goes over the difference.
@@WildCreates Thank you, I will check that out!
glad to help out
Help do u transfer your graphite image before or after gesso ???
Well it kinda depends on what you are trying to do and what materials you will be using. You might also need a product called a "fixative spray" for the tracing
Short answer is you can do both BUT I would trace after the gesso. With that said I would do a small test. This way you will have a better understanding for your style
Hope that helps.
@@WildCreates thanks so much
Glad to help - We will call it even by you smashing that SUB button 😋
Thanks this is a great video 👌
Glad it helped.
Hit that sub button and we will call it even :)
Could you give us some advice on how to price our paintings ? I've got some I'm really pleased with and people say wow you should sell them. Well that's easier said than done but the question is how much should I charge ? I'm not professional I'm just a hobby painter so I don't need them to be that expensive as it's not my living but it's difficult to put a value on them .
I actually have this on my list of videos to do. I have a lot of experience on this topic so maybe its time I actually make it. If there is anything in particular you would like me to tough on ( other than suggested pricing ) Let me know and I will see how I can add it in.
Framing would also be useful , acrylic on paper as well as oils on canvas . Thanks for always replying to the comments ,it's so helpful .
I will add it to my notes :)
I have a black stretched canvas and am applying black gesso to cover tiny spots where the black flecked off. The gesso will be my background so it’s critical that no streaks or lines appear and it needs to appear matte. So far I’ve tried a soft synthetic brush. EPIC FAIL. A foam sponge roller. FAIL. And a foam sponge brush. SEMI FAIL. I’m so frustrated right now. Wondering if adding a hint of water OR gel medium to my foam sponge or roller would help. I’m desperate for some tips at this point. So frustrated! :,( Any help would be immensely appreciated!
Ok... So without being there I would say try this. When applying your gesso add a little bit of water to it. This will allow it to self level a bit ( aka less changes for brush marks ) HOWEVER, this can mean it will dry faster. So you will have to work fast when applying it. Be in a spot where there isn't a lot of heat nor air flow on the canvas... these will also speed up drying time... You may have to do 2 to 3 coats for your style
If that doesn't work you can always try sanding your gesso once dry and doing a second coat
Let me know how that works for ya.
@@WildCreates Great! Thank you for the info! Will give it a try.
Glad to help out - let me know how it goes 👌
@@WildCreates Thinning with water helped! Thank you!
Thanks dooood, your sense of humour is contagious ❤
You are super welcome dude. WE will call it even by you hitting the SUB button.
@@WildCreates Will do!
Heck ya buddy
""Gesso" ya know"....🤣Thank you for the tips.
Ha ha ha - you are super welcome.
How come nothing on heavy gesso
Heavy gesso is the last one I talked about in the video. For building struct and texture. Was there something else you were looking for or wanted to know about it?
If I mess up a painting I scrape all the paint off then let the oil dry and cover it with black Gesso
In Short Edward you can BUT it will become a practice canvas since gesso on top of oil leads to weak paint adhesion.
Foe the proper way, watch this video here:
th-cam.com/video/smUFBaqwMoU/w-d-xo.html
@@WildCreates good to know thank you
Glad to help out.
So, is this what Bob Ross means when he refers to his canvas as "double primed" ... Was he painting Gesso on the blank canvas twice before starting? I just assumed he was purchasing "double primed pre-stretched 18x24 canvas" from the store -- and the first step he took was applying the thin coat of liquid or magic white......
You can buy 2x or 3x primed gessoed canvas... But if you have buying cheap ones the gesso coating is weak or sparse ( which is why I reccomend adding an extra layer of gesso ) Bob most likely used high quality canvases... so the gesso coating on them was already good.
I didn't know which one so I just guessoed
What style of painting are you trying to do?
I'm not sure! I'm painting miniatures and props. I love the information overall which led me to this video.
I believe I purchased a clear (matte and then a glossy) airbrush primer which I am waiting on. I am interested in painting foam and air-dry clay as props as well.
@@WildCreatesmy girlfriend was very keen on painting on little canvas rectangles though
Ok now I need a video on HOW TO REMOVE GESSO FROM PLASTIC STENCILS etc! 😅
Depending on the stencil - Soak them in warm soapy water. Dawn soap works well here.
After they soak the paint will peel off provide there isnt tons of layers... if so you might have to repeat these steps.
Hey, have you seen the documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed?" You promote the Bob Ross products, of which the Kowalski family is getting rich from and the Ross family is getting nothing. I would certainly not promote a product where the originating family is being ripped off.
Saw it and made a video on it - feel free to check it out.
@@WildCreates I cannot find the video
th-cam.com/video/UmRzzlwDbpE/w-d-xo.html