Amazing the difference! Would never have thought about using the ground . Thanks for the tip.

@SusanCliftonArtist

5 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

Hi Susan! I didn't know about absorbent ground! I'm definitely going to get some and give it a try. Thanks for the tip!

@SusanCliftonArtist

Жыл бұрын

Do you ever use black gesso? I discovered yesterday that there is another company that makes black absorbent ground. So I'm thrilled.

@cherylegglestonart2426

Жыл бұрын

@@SusanCliftonArtist I've never used black gesso! But you keep inspiring me, so maybe I'll give that a try also - Thanks!!!

this was a great demonstration, so thank you so much for this tip! i'm in the "beginning" stage of working with mixed media and i think this will eliminate future headaches. ☕☀️

@SusanCliftonArtist

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Appreciate knowing about the Absorbent Ground. Thx!

@SusanCliftonArtist

Жыл бұрын

I found my solution to black ground. Another company makes it. 😎

Susan, you are on the right track with the comparison of the white gesso vs. the white absorbent ground; you will definitely not be able to achieve the look you’re aiming at on the gesso surface. As for the black gesso, putting it OVER the white absorbent ground negates the effect you get from the absorbent ground because you’re just covering that surface with a layer of gesso. I don’t know of a black or clear version of an absorbent ground, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. I do believe that if you mix the black gesso with the white absorbent ground, you will get a grey result, and the absorbent ground effect you like may be relatively compromised. And when you add layers to the paint sitting on top of the absorbent ground, I think you’ll be right back where you started when you apply acrylic paint directly to the gessoed surface. Just my 2 cents based on having seen other demos by Golden artist ambassadors who understand the chemistry behind it.

@SusanCliftonArtist

Жыл бұрын

I’ve already discovered another brand has a black ground. The way I use acrylics it will work. If I was using a heavy application I would agree that it would eventually be a slick mess again.

@marywagner9927

5 ай бұрын

@@SusanCliftonArtistYou could also talk to the folks at Golden. They are very helpful to artists and welcome questions.

I need to use a toothy substrate when doing encaustic art. Do you know if this works with hot encaustic applications? Is it an acrylic product?

@SusanCliftonArtist

Жыл бұрын

I don’t know about encaustic art. Yes, it is acrylic

@marywagner9927

5 ай бұрын

Call Golden; they can answer that for you.

Daniel Smith watercolor ground comes in a clear version. Maybe that would work over black? It is pricey though.

@SusanCliftonArtist

Жыл бұрын

I just ordered a Daniel Smith watercolor ground in Mars Black that wasn't too expensive. I think it was a small jar. I want to test it before I invest in a bigger jar. Thanks for you comment. I should look for the clear one.

I know you have to use ground with acrylic every time ,I've learned tho hard way , buy making a mess ,Linda Bailey from Texas .

@SusanCliftonArtist

10 ай бұрын

We’re you using store bought canvases? I love when I stretch my own and gesso as well then I don’t need the ground. I wish they sold raw canvas stretched.