I believe it’s possible to make your own gesso - there must be some recipies out there on the net. Dunno if cheaper, but might be better quality. Artists generally not being super rich and are creative.
Oh it absolutely is. I remember seeing something about using leftover latex house paint and perhaps chalk. But that’s a fair effort
Edit: actually checked and there’s a recipe that’s more doable but I don’t have a large enough quantity of white acrylic paint and don’t want to use glue as it can yellow.
Anko gesso is very cheap - it’s just the acquiring of goods that’s annoying
I believe it’s possible to make your own gesso - there must be some recipies out there on the net. Dunno if cheaper, but might be better quality. Artists generally not being super rich and are creative.
Oh it absolutely is. I remember seeing something about using leftover latex house paint and perhaps chalk. But that’s a fair effort
Edit: actually checked and there’s a recipe that’s more doable but I don’t have a large enough quantity of white acrylic paint and don’t want to use glue as it can yellow.
Anko gesso is very cheap - it’s just the acquiring of goods that’s annoying