You've probably heard other mixed media artists talk about gesso, but what exactly is it, and why would you want to use it in your artwork?

In this quick, beginner-friendly tutorial, we're taking the mystery out of this versatile art supply. Explore what gesso is, what it does, and how you can begin using it in your own mixed media projects. From preparing surfaces to incorporating gesso into art journal pages, collage layers, and creative backgrounds, you'll discover why it's such a useful addition to your art kit.

If you're new to mixed media or have a container of gesso sitting unopened in your supplies, this is a great place to start!