Size, Primer, Gesso and Ground Explained - Jackson's Art Blog
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 16 Jul 2024
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Size, primer, gesso and ground are terms for the parts of the surface of a painting between the support - canvas, wood or paper - and the paint. I try to clear up some of the confusion about the meanings of the words.
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