Matisse gesso

The full-bodied, water-based Matisse gesso provides artists with a flexible primer to prepare canvas, paper, board or wood for paintings in acrylics or oils.

Apply the gesso with a coarse bristled brush for a rough surface with excellent tooth. Or for a smoother finish, apply with a soft bristled flat brush and sand the dried surface lightly with moist fine-grade sandpaper.

For long-lasting results, apply at least 2 coats for acrylic paints or 3 coats for oil paints over a sealed surface.