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Using Gesso to Overcome Creative Block

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When your artistic creativity hits the wall. It is our creativity which allows us to get the most out of life. It is within us all. When you feel that your creative juices have ceased flowing, you only need to look within. Some measures you can take to guard against creative block are to: keep a dream journal take time to meditate take in and enjoy the work of another artist Above all, remember that you don't always need to do something new. Revisit a previous painting. This time adding texture, and layers with gesso. The added dimension gained when working with High Quality Gesso will allow you to nurture and explore the depth of your own endless creativity. High Quality brand gesso is available by typing  High Quality Gesso  primer into the search bar on   ebay . or you may   Buy It Now 

Why Gesso is the First Thing a Child Should Paint With

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Gesso is where painting begins If you have ever had the joy of working with youngsters as they begin to explore fine art through painting, then you will know how excited they become. Where a kid lacks skill or talent they generally more than make up for it with their creativity. They express themselves uniquely. Each child can communicate a story through his or her own creation. Through painting the shyest of the shy becomes expressive.  Kids, like adults, put a lot more than time into their art. That's why their paintings should be done on a gesso layered surface. Even if that surface is construction paper. One coat of gesso strengthens the painting. How disappointing it would be to a child to have paint soak through their project causing it to tear? Painting is a craft, and skillful use of gesso is an essential part of the craft. As today’s young painters embark on their journey to become tomorrow's celebrated artist, the first thing they should dip their paint