After this last step the ebauche was completed and the finishing consisted of using a separate brush for each tint and tint and with a light touch of color on the edge of the brush linking the separate demitints at their point of juncture.
Gessoed canvases are recommended only for classroom studies because they are easily prepared, for long-term permanence they have a life-expectancy of 20 years and are not recommended for big projects.
Sklarski Stages in developing a painting s331-s431