How did the invention of a simple, one-step acrylic primer change art forever? 😮 It’s easy to take for granted now, but not long ago artists spent weeks painstakingly prepping canvases. Then came along a revolutionary, one-step product that could transform canvas, panels, paper, and other surfaces into painting surfaces almost instantly: acrylic gesso ✅ While acrylic gesso isn’t the same stuff Botticelli used, it’s become an indispensable tool in every artist’s arsenal. Even the term ‘gesso’ ha

🌟 Did you know that Cass Art Gesso allows you to prime and paint on almost any surface? ⁠ ⁠ Here @gregorymason_art demonstrates how to apply our universal primer on an aluminium Dibond panel after first lightly sanding it to create a suitable base. 🎨 This process transforms the panel into an ideal canvas for both oil and acrylic paints. 👩‍🎨 Ready to try it out? More info at https://bit.ly/4aPc7Y0 ⁠ ⁠ #tiptuesday #cassart #artsupplies | CASS ART

Tips for a perfect gesso layer👇 - You can dilute Gesso with water, so it spreads out more easy - Sand the canvas lightly with fine sandpaper when it's dry, to create a super smooth surface - Don't have pets🤣 You don't want to know how many cat hairs I pick out of my paintings - Make sure you cover the edges well - Let the gesso dry in a closed off area for at least 24hours Here I''m using raw canvas, with transparant gesso by @amsterdamacrylics | Rinske Douna