BobBlast 229 - "Acrylic Gesso on Watercolor Paper"

[@JC-il4or]

Question-do you have any trouble with cracking on the paper, or do you seal the paper to panel? 300 lbs is gorgeous paper. Love your unfetteredness!! Such an inspiration!

[@tahminahussain583]

Thanks so much Bob for that demo!!

[@pastuh]

Accidentaly watched on x1.5 .. and i was thinking.. crazy man

[@susannahorne4701]

I just whipped up my first homemade batch and I have put a lot of work into it and it does look creamy just like yours! I can't wait to try it, thank you for the video ☺️

[@RobertBurridge]

You're welcome.

[@alikat3275]

It's been a while since you wrote this so hopefully I will hear from you. Would you provide your recipe? That would be great!!!

[@salsabilatata8478]

actually, i really needed this video tip for my homework art academy. thanks master!

[@daleyvargas9854]

love video

[@joycejoy7651]

Thank you Mr Bob..-3 here in North Scotland eeeeeeeeeek and brrrrrrrrrrrrr

[@PegasusC83]

Great tutorial, Bob. Thanks. Your gesso brushes; are they synthetic or natural bristle? Thanks again!

[@RobertBurridge]

Gesso brushes are synthetic.

[@marioferreira9652]

do you use gesso too in paper to warm ups?

[@minnahumble2294]

Do you have trouble with gesso drying on the rim and making it hard to open the lid? Is it okay to add a few drops of water to keep medium and gesso from getting dry? I love your videos and follow your channel. You have taught me a lot.

[@RobertBurridge]

Hi Minna, First of all, thanks for watching the BobBlasts! About your gesso question - before I replace the gesso lid, I wipe off any gesso that is on the rim. If you want to add a few drops of water to your gesso and medium - that is fine.

[@aaliyahraks]

newbie here ... is it easy to clean the gesso from your brush (i have bought a gesso brush and some gesso already to get started)

[@ganapatikitty]

Hello! I love this video, but why do you gesso the paper? for a more smoother effect? I am an acrylic painter! Is that what you paint on top of your gessoed paper? (I also REALLY love a perfect smooth surface, hence why I'm curious..) Also since its 300 lb, it doesnt curl right...? Thanks so much for the video

[@raerae6422]

Ungessoed watercolour paper is super absorbent, so it wants to suck in your acrylic paint and its water content as you paint your first layer. You will use a lot more paint to cover the surface and it doesnt brush on smoothly. If you gesso the paper first(at least 2 thin coats), it creates a seal over the w/c paper and the paint will then glide over without being sucked it as you brush. Less paint used. Blending/ gradients are easier if needed on the first layer too. Also, the gesso is more inexpensive to use for coverage and it has the tooth that helps othe next layer adhere well.

[@backis112]

So Gesso is the answer to my buckled artwork on paper? Use 400g thick.

[@shirleypolo6272]

I am using a cheap gesso..so going to switch to the one you use. Great video.

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thanks!

[@cohencohen54]

Do you recommend applying gesso with a knife? (On paper)

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

I use a brush or a piece of cardboard and squeegee it on the paper.

[@AbdulAziz-cj4hg]

Sir i hope you reply my comment, is this thick gesso application going to make me lose my paper texture to the gesso texture?

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

I am happy to reply to your comment - Yes, the gesso application on watercolor paper cancels out whatever is under the applied gesso.

[@genemccarthy2847]

I recently painted a garden scene. I made some errors so I gessoed over the parts I needed to improve. Unfortunately the acrylic paint would not stick. It seemed dry but as soon as I touched with a wet brush the paint came off. What did I do wrong?

[@sirknightvision9006]

can you use oil paints on acrylic gesso on watercolor paper?

[@marioferreira9652]

this gesso is acrylic gesso?

[@chansen0531]

Is there a reason you do not paint on acrylic paper?

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

What is acrylic paper?

[@SpottedBullet]

@@RobertBurridgeBobBlast She's talking about things like "Strathmore 400 Series Acrylic Pad" which is pretty much exactly like watercolor paper. They also make pre-cut Canvas pads that are sheets of real canvas, which is what I use instead.

[@chansen0531]

The brands I have used in the past are Strathmore and Canson. It is 246 lb paper and does not absorb the pigment like watercolor paper.

[@DrummerGrrrl]

@@chansen0531 That's why you have to gesso watercolor paper. Watercolor paper is designed to absorb watercolor paint. Acrylic paint will sink into watercolor paper and that's not what you want. Acrylic paint is a plastic polymer, when dry and looks better on the surface of a canvas. Gesso forms a barrier between untreated canvas and acrylic paint. Hope this helped explain it a little bit better. Your paper won't curl anymore if it's gessoed.

[@davemalt2451]

Bob, is this effective on 140 pound paper ? Not everyone can afford 300 pound paper. Glad I found your channel. Thanks Dave M ( Australia )😎🇦🇺

[@ginettemelody1035]

Hi, thank you. Why is my water color good quality paper does not stay flat after an application of Gesso pleased? Thank you. Blessings

[@brendalyness1767]

It might be that Bob is using the 300 lb. What are you using?

[@sukumac9013]

Brenda Lyness maybe tape it down before adding the gesso.

[@amifyUo]

Can you be my grandpa

[@fanatik2396]

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[@pmahapatra_youtube]

I really enjoy your channel but lately I can see the same videos from the past being remade and added repeatedly instead of new ones.

[@RobertBurridgeBobBlast]

Thank you for your comment - I get so many questions from people who are new followers... and I do agree that I have revisited subject matter to accommodate them, rather than giving then links to the previous videos. My hope is that I show something a little newer, explain things a little differently to keep the info fresh. We always try to alternate painting demos with product recommendations - again, to keep the info fresh. Thank you for enjoying my BobBlasts - they are free and you always have access to the entire library of 229! I hope you will continue to visit in the future. Best to you, Bob

[@BonesPanny]

Isn't it time artists started being a bit more mindful of the waste they create?