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Old 08-13-2005, 08:23 PM   #13
Allan Rahbek Allan Rahbek is offline
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Originally Posted by Sharon Knettell
It really does not need any sizing, just paint on it. I use it for my large pastels. Just give it a light sanding to make the paint adhere better.

No gesso, no nothing. Simple and archival.
Sharon,
I guess that you mean, no gesso when used for pastels ?

When used for oil I would prefer a light painted ground of some kind. If it should be gesso or simply oil paint depends on the grade of absorbency you prefer.

Allan
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