Name: Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso
Brand: Liquitex
Rating: 4.6 (35 reviews)

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso is formulated to produce a smooth, absorbent, finely textured ground for painting on most porous surfaces, including canvas, paper, fabric, wood, or plaster.   This gesso does not require thinning for proper consistency. It dries in minutes to a non-yellowing, brilliant white. It's suitable for use with Liquitex Basics and other student-grade acrylic paints.




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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso - 8.5oz Tube

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso - 16oz Bottle

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Liquitex Acrylic Gesso-White 1 Gallon Bucket. Front of bucket.

A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Acrylic Gessos prime surfaces and add the right level of tooth for optimum color stability, adhesion, and absorbency. Apply to stiffen canvas and provide an archival base to a wide variety of supports and surfaces, including canvas, paper, and wood. 

Suitable for use with a variety of mediums, including graphite, pencil, charcoal, acrylic and oil paints and mediums, and chalk and oil pastels, Liquitex Acrylic Gessos can be used undiluted or thinned with up to 25% water - when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium.

Liquitex Acrylic Gessos are available in a variety of colors, including:

__Black__ – Primes surfaces while adding an optimal level of texture and provides a matte Black, opaque base that eliminates surface color.

__Neutral Gray__ – Primes surfaces while adding an optimal level of texture and provides a matte Neutral Gray, opaque base that eliminates surface color. 

__White__ – A classic Titanium White acrylic ground that primes surfaces while adding an optimum level of tooth.

__Clear__ – Adds a high-tooth, matte finish to surfaces while keeping the original surface visible.

__Super Heavy Gesso__ - An impasto Titanium White gesso that holds its sculptural shape until dry. Super Heavy Gesso has all the attributes of traditional acrylic gesso and is ideal for thick and sculptural applications with knife or brush.


A ready-mixed painting ground, Liquitex Acrylic Gessos prime surfaces and add the right level of tooth for optimum color stability, adhesion, and absorbency. Apply to stiffen canvas and provide an archival base to a wide variety of supports and surfaces, including canvas, paper, and wood. 

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint, Set of 12. Outside of box with four standing tubes. 

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Colors were developed for students and artists who require dependable quality at an economical price. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of the individual pigment.


These acrylics have a buttery consistency for easy blending, a medium viscosity, and are made with lightfast fine art pigments. They dry to a satin finish, eliminating surface glare.  


Basics can be used for a variety of techniques, including watercolor, airbrush, and printmaking, plus sketching and underpainting, color theory, and mixed media. When dry, these acrylics are permanent, water-resistant, and flexible. 


Combine Basics Acrylics with Liquitex Basics Acrylic Mediums to achieve a wide variety of effects.


__Note -__ Fluorescent and metallic paints are naturally less lightfast.


For watercolor, airbrush, and printmaking. Apply on canvas, wood, clay, paper, fabric. Mix with water or Liquitex acrylic mediums. Dries water-resistant, flexible, and with permanent adhesive properties.

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Liquitex Basics Brushes -  Line of five assorted brush styles.

Liquitex Basics Brushes are the perfect complement to Liquitex Basics acrylic paints, other brands of acrylic paint, and even  water-mixable  oil colors. 

These  long-handled  white nylon brushes are durable, easy to clean, and hold ample amounts of color. Their  medium-soft  bristles provide the ideal responsiveness for  soft-bodied  to  medium-bodied  acrylics, and their economical price makes them perfect for students, amateurs, or professionals. 

Liquitex Basics Brushes are available in five popular shapes and a range of sizes.

These long-handled white nylon brushes are durable, easy to clean, and hold ample amounts of color. Their medium-soft bristles provide the ideal responsiveness for soft-bodied to medium-bodied acrylics.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Mediums Starter Set - Front of package of 5 pc Starter set

Add texture, adjust paint flow, and alter the working properties of your Basics Acrylic Colors and other student-grade acrylic paints with Liquitex Basics Acrylic Mediums Starter Set. The set features one 2.5 oz (75 ml) tube each of Coarse Texture Gel, Gesso, Gloss Gel Medium, Iridescent Medium, and Modeling Paste. 

Because they include acrylic resin, Basics Mediums maintain or add to the stability of the paint film and can be used in any amount desired.


Add texture, adjust paint flow, and alter the working properties of your Basics Acrylic Colors and other student-grade acrylic paints with Liquitex Basics Acrylic Mediums Starter Set. Certified AP non-toxic.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Modeling Pastes feature an opaque, matte formula ideal for creating structural 3D effects. When combined with acrylic paint, these modeling paints thicken the consistency and increase brushstroke retention. They can also be used to build up texture. Because they include acrylic resin, Basics Acrylic Modeling Pastes enhance paint stability and can be used in any amount desired.

Light Modeling Paste features a light, airy formula that once built up, weighs less than the regular version. Both versions can be used on a variety of surfaces, including canvas and wood.


Liquitex Basics Acrylic Modeling Pastes are an opaque, matte structure pastes that are ideal for 3-D effects. When added to acrylic paint, it thickens the consistency and increases brushstroke retention. It can also be used to build up texture.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Coarse Texture Gel Medium

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Coarse Texture Gel Medium dries to a coarse, sand-like finish. Mix it with acrylic colors before application or paint over the gel when it's dry for various effects. Coarse Texture Gel Medium can be mixed with acrylic paints in any ratio and still maintain a stable paint film.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Iridescent Medium

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Iridescent Medium provides pearlescent effects when added to acrylic colors. Mix it with acrylic color before application or apply it on top of a dry painting to add shimmer to your work. 

The Liquitex Basics Acrylic Iridescent Medium contains acrylic resin and can be mixed in any ratio with acrylic paints.

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Iridescent Medium provides pearlescent effects when added to acrylic colors. Mix it with acrylic color before application or apply it on top of a dry painting to add shimmer to your work. 

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Varnishes are a waterbased, permanent varnish for acrylic paints.  Use as a final, non-removable, layer on finished works to prevent UV damage, resist decoloration, and protect it from dirt and dust. 

Available in Gloss or Matte finishes, both options dry clear with a flexible, durable, and non-tacky surface. The Gloss Varnish will increase brightness and color saturation, while the Matte Varnish is a great option for artwork that will be photographed. Combine the Gloss and Matte Varnishes for a satin surface similar to the natural, dried finish of acrylic paint.

Use on flexible or rigid supports, such as paper, canvas, and wood.

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Varnishes are a waterbased, permanent varnish for acrylic paints.  Use as a final, non-removable, layer on finished works to prevent UV damage, resist decoloration, and protect it from dirt and dust. Available in Gloss or Matte finishes, both options dry clear with a flexible, durable, and non-tacky surface.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid Medium - 8.5 oz bottler of Gloss Medium

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid Mediums improve the flow of acrylic paint colors, resulting in easier blending and increased transparency. Mix the Gloss Fluid Medium with Basics Acrylics for a gloss finish, the Matte Fluid Medium for a matte finish, or both the Gloss and Matte Fluid Mediums for a satin finish. 

Because the Fluid Mediums include acrylic resin, they maintain or add to the stability of the paint film and can be used in any amount desired.

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid Mediums improve the flow of the acrylic paint resulting in easier blending and increased transparency. Mix the Gloss Fluid Medium with Basics Acrylics for a gloss finish, the Matte Fluid Medium for a matte finish, or both the Gloss and Matte Fluid Mediums for a satin finish.

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Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gel Medium - Tube of Gloss Gel shown upright

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gel Mediums feature a thick, transparent formula that can be combined with acrylic colors to improve color blending, extend volume and drying time, and increase transparency. Available in Gloss and Matte finishes, it is also ideal as an adhesive for collage techniques on paper and canvas. 

Combine Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gloss Heavy Gel Medium with paint to increase surface gloss, blending, transparency, and drying time. It also gives paint extra structure and volume. Use it on its own as an adhesive and for photo transfers.

Because all of these Gel Mediums include acrylic resin, they will maintain or enhance the stability of paint film and can be used in any amount desired.

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gel Mediums improve acrylic color blending, extend paint volume and drying time, and increase paint transparency with this thick, transparent medium. It also works as a glue for paper or canvas, and for photo transfers. Available in Gloss or Matte finish.

Produces a smooth, absorbent, finely textured ground for painting on most porous surfaces, such as canvas, paper, fabric, wood, or plaster. No thinning. Dries in minutes to a non-yellowing, brilliant white.

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Tube	8.5 oz	250 ml
Pint Bottle	16 oz	473 ml
Half Gallon Bottle	64 oz	1.9 L
Gallon Bottle	128 oz	3.8 L

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