Unprimed canvas has not been coated. Primed canvas accepts the paint more easily. Gesso and acrylic primer come in jars, tubes, squeezable bottles or spray cans. Different primers give canvases ...

Canvas that has been primed will accept the paint more easily. Gesso and acrylic primer comes in jars, tubes, squeezable bottles and even spray cans. Primers come in different consistencies that ...

While there are other types of primers out there, including latex, if you're painting with acrylic or oil, gesso is the best option. "This is because the calcium carbonate mixture and acrylic ...