These gesso products feature an acrylic resin base for quick drying and excellent adhesion. Can be used as a base for oil, alkyd and acrylic paints. Apply many thin coats for best results. Golden Gesso and Liquitex Gesso are preferred by pros while the Basics Gesso and Hyatt's Economy Gesso offer great performance at a lower cost. Black gesso allows a dark base coat to save paint.