Professional Grade Gesso For Archival Results. New York Central Gesso is a Professional grade acrylic ground. It's Perfect For a Variety of Surfaces, from Canvas to metal. You can apply the gesso with a palette knife to create a rough Texture or sand between coats to achieve a smooth result. Once dry, New York Central Gesso makes a sturdy base for graphite, charcoal, oil pastels, acrylic, and oil Paints. You can even mix it with acrylic Paint to create a toned background. Follow the tip guide in the bullet points for the best results. Gift a fellow artist this primer to help create archival results and bleed proof artwork!