Primers (gesso) and varnishes

Art Primers, Gesso and Varnishes for Painting

At IDEA HOBBY, you can find art primers, gesso and varnishes for painting, designed for preparing different art surfaces before painting and for finishing and protecting completed paintings and artworks.

Primers and varnishes perform different functions in the painting process. Art primer is used before applying paint, while a final varnish for paintings is applied after the artwork is complete when appropriate for the particular painting technique and type of paint.

Art Primer and Gesso for Painting

Primer for painting prepares a surface for the application of artist paints. It can improve paint adhesion, regulate the absorbency of the surface and create a more suitable ground for painting.

Gesso is a widely used type of art primer, particularly for preparing canvases and other surfaces for painting. Depending on the specific product, it may be suitable for canvas, board, wood and other appropriate art surfaces.

Canvas Primer and Gesso

Canvas primer and gesso can be used to prepare unprimed canvas or add an additional ground to an art surface. Different primers vary in colour, consistency and properties, so the product should be selected according to the painting technique and type of paint being used.

Varnishes for Paintings and Artwork

Varnishes for paintings are used as a final layer with compatible painting techniques. Depending on the particular product, varnish can help protect the surface and alter the final appearance of an artwork, creating a matte, satin or gloss finish.

When choosing a varnish for acrylic or oil paintings, always consider the intended use of the product, its compatibility with the paint and the required drying time of the artwork.

Supplies for Preparing and Finishing Paintings

Proper surface preparation and finishing are important stages of the painting process. Explore the art primers, gesso and varnishes at IDEA HOBBY and choose suitable products for your paints, surface and artistic technique.