Product Description Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum color adhesion and stability Gives a transparent matte finish which allows the original surface to show through and provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work Stiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application Establishes a suitable surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings Always use a quality artist’s gesso if you want a lasting, archival base – a low-cost ground will flake and separate from your support, taking your work with it.Under the right conditions, a professional gesso like this will last generations