The meaning of the word "gesso," which is Italian, is board chalk, as gesso is a form of calcium carbonate that helps prime boards and canvases for painting. Understand how gesso is used in the art world with information from an experienced artist and art supply store employee in this free video on drawing.
Expert: Tres Hoyt & David Lamplugh
Contact: www.AselArt.com
Bio: Tres Hoyt has a BFA from Texas State with a specialty in painting, and David Lamplugh has a BA in Fine Art from the University of Texas at Austin, with a concentration in painting.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
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OGFRUITKUSH 1 year ago 2
thank you ! for the info :)
i8beachglass 1 year ago
if is already prime you dont need to put the gesoo, just get the g damm brushh and paint!!
enafalliv 2 years ago
Good speaker - he explains the terms succinctly and clearly. thanks
mannixisle 2 years ago
Shut' up Fatty...
thepurevandal 2 years ago
To make an oil painting, Does an artist HAVE to put gesso on a canvas that's already primed?
santafresh 2 years ago