Golden - Acrylic Gesso

Acrylic Gesso

Prime any surface for flawless paint adhesion and color brilliance

Golden formulates this gesso to create genuine tooth, the kind of surface texture that grabs paint and holds it through aggressive brushwork or delicate glazing. Traditional acrylic primers seal surfaces smooth; this one builds a slightly textured ground that gives both oils and acrylics something to grip. The titanium white formula provides brilliant opacity that covers raw canvas, hardboard, or paper in two coats, establishing a bright foundation that makes subsequent colors pop.

Apply it straight from the container for pronounced texture, or thin it with water for smoother coverage. The flexible acrylic binder moves with canvas without cracking, even when you stretch primed fabric or roll finished pieces for transport. White gesso serves as the standard foundation for most painting approaches, while black gesso offers a dramatic alternative, dark grounds that let you work from shadow toward light or establish moody undertones beneath transparent layers.

This primer works across absorbent surfaces: raw canvas, wood panels, paper, illustration board. It seals and protects while creating the receptive surface that serious painting requires. Golden's formulation maintains archival standards, ensuring your ground won't yellow or deteriorate beneath layers of carefully developed work.

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white
32 oz.
$47.99
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$33.59
white
8 oz.
$20.29
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$14.20
black
16 oz.
$37.19
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$26.03
black
32 oz.
$54.39
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$38.07
white
16 oz.
$34.39
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$24.07
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8 oz.
$22.09
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$15.46
SKU: 11728
color: White
size: 32 oz.
$33.59each
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color: White
size: 8 oz.
$14.20each
SKU: 27514
color: Black
size: 16 oz.
$26.03each
SKU: 40007
color: Black
size: 32 oz.
$38.07each
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color: White
size: 16 oz.
$24.07each
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color: Black
size: 8 oz.
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Canvas Types

Linen Canvas - Premium flax fiber canvas offering superior durability and archival quality. Preferred by professional artists for its strength and natural texture.

Cotton Canvas - Affordable and versatile option for most painting applications. Available in various weights and textures for different artistic needs.

Canvas Panels - Rigid canvas mounted on board for stability and portability. Perfect for plein air painting and studies.

Stretched Canvas - Canvas mounted on wooden stretcher bars. Traditional format ready for immediate painting or framing.

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