Lewis . . . your comment about your textured surface caught my attention. Years ago, for economic (cheap) reasons, I started painting on that Masonite-like pressed board. I still do. I sand the slick side, and then apply gesso. Sometimes, I apply it with a roller, leaving a very light texture, but other times, I apply it rather thickly and swish through it with an old straw whisk broom, or pat it with balled up newspaper, or lay a sheet of Saran Wrap on it while it's wet, and lift it until I see a pattern I like. Later, when it partially sets up, you can go over it lightly with a palette knife and knock down some of the high points and leave it look hand plastered.
That's a great little painting, too.
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