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 Unleash your sense of expression with Gesso art

Artists of all abilities can get to grips with gesso art, and it’s a staple product for getting creative at any level. If you’ve never incorporated basic gesso or texture gesso into your work, we know you’ll be delighted with the results. We stock a wide range of gesso art products, all manufactured by some of our most trusted art and craft brands. From Holcroft to Eraldo Di Paolo, and Urban Crafter, our range includes lots of options that are all ideally suited to different gesso art requirements.

What is gesso in art and why should I use it?

Gesso is a pre-blended formula for priming, with a consistency that is slightly thinner than typical white acrylic paint. In terms of colour, we stock a few different options online at Riot, namely white, off-white, clear, and black. Once applied to a canvas or other suitable painting surface, gesso will harden as it dries, resulting in a hard, strong surface. The purpose is to seal the surface with a slightly textured layer, meaning that when it comes to applying your first coat of paint, you’ll enjoy far better cohesion. Without gesso, the paint would leak into the weave of the canvas, creating a bleed-style effect. Gesso is a must if you want to ensure precise colour application, especially if you’re working with acrylic paint.

Find clever ways to work with gesso art products

As well as providing unrivalled priming capabilities, a great quality art gesso product can also create dimensional, texture effects. When you build up multiple layers of the product, you can add gesso texture art touches to the surface you’re working with. From adding depth to a night sky scene, to giving your ocean portrait more movement, then adding other materials and objects onto your gesso surface. Some of our products are blended especially with these kinds of effects in mind, so be sure to pick the perfect gesso product for your project.

Buy gesso art products online at Riot

Ready to add some new staple gesso art to your studio collection? Browse the full range online now at Riot and find even more paint supplies to give your masterpieces eye-catching qualities, including gouache, airbrushing, and oil paints.