Hi Irene!When you seal your wood canvas with Gesso you have to allow it to dry completely. I usually do multiple ones that way they are ready to go when I’m ready to paint on them.I usually do at least 2 layers of Gesso on all sides including the back (3 layers is ideal) for longevity.Once the Gesso is dry, then you can sketch on on it.I sketch on Vellum or Tracing paper first so all the erasing and corrections are done on that and not on the wood. Once I’m happy with the drawing then I transfer it using another piece of Velum that I have rubbed completely with a 4B pencil, you can purchase transfer paper, but I just make it my self.By transferring the drawing, you keep the Gesso clean and then begin to paint.If you do not want to deal with transferring, you can always add a layer of clear coat to the pencil sketch that is on the wood, let it dry and then start painting. The lead will be sealed and will not mix with your colors.I hope that helps.You’ve given me a nice idea for a blog post and I’ll be explaining it using pictures.Take careMaggie

These uniforms are awemose granted I don't like red on red, but there is enough black and silver to offset it!!!!! This is just for the season opener!!!! True DAWG fans wouldn't care .it's ALL about marketing people granted you may not like the uniforms, but guess what is on everyone's mind right now .THE DAWGS!!!!!

Hi Irene!When you seal your wood canvas with Gesso you have to allow it to dry completely. I usually do multiple ones that way they are ready to go when I’m ready to paint on them.I usually do at least 2 layers of Gesso on all sides including the back (3 layers is ideal) for longevity.Once the Gesso is dry, then you can sketch on on it.I sketch on Vellum or Tracing paper first so all the erasing and corrections are done on that and not on the wood. Once I’m happy with the drawing then I transfer it using another piece of Velum that I have rubbed completely with a 4B pencil, you can purchase transfer paper, but I just make it my self.By transferring the drawing, you keep the Gesso clean and then begin to paint.If you do not want to deal with transferring, you can always add a layer of clear coat to the pencil sketch that is on the wood, let it dry and then start painting. The lead will be sealed and will not mix with your colors.I hope that helps.You’ve given me a nice idea for a blog post and I’ll be explaining it using pictures.Take careMaggie

Hi Irene!When you seal your wood canvas with Gesso you have to allow it to dry completely. I usually do multiple ones that way they are ready to go when I’m ready to paint on them.I usually do at least 2 layers of Gesso on all sides including the back (3 layers is ideal) for longevity.Once the Gesso is dry, then you can sketch on on it.I sketch on Vellum or Tracing paper first so all the erasing and corrections are done on that and not on the wood. Once I’m happy with the drawing then I transfer it using another piece of Velum that I have rubbed completely with a 4B pencil, you can purchase transfer paper, but I just make it my self.By transferring the drawing, you keep the Gesso clean and then begin to paint.If you do not want to deal with transferring, you can always add a layer of clear coat to the pencil sketch that is on the wood, let it dry and then start painting. The lead will be sealed and will not mix with your colors.I hope that helps.You’ve given me a nice idea for a blog post and I’ll be explaining it using pictures.Take careMaggie

The whole thought that this is going against tradition is hot garbage. Kick your self please. Why do you think the MLB has a throw back jersey days during all seasons…? Because they’re THROW back unis. Things change over time. Oregon is the best dressed team in college football, hands down, bar none..Again, kick your self if you think differently. Please tell me what part of their uniform is traditional. It’s about swag for college players..And it’s no different for the NFL or any other professional sport..Swag is about to make the term “tradition” disappear. Being dresses to impress at the work place is being dressed for success. And this screams I’m here to succeed in my work place..the field. This is a change of pace for the time being but most unis are going to this style. I’m an Athletic Supervisor not far from Athens and every aspect in designing our unis from pants to helmet this year and previous years was designed with the intent to stand out..get some swag on the field, and attitude. Grant every hater and all none believers this fact, the change up in unis for any specific game hasn’t been in UGA’s favor too often. And if you hate the unis that’s just your taste and you’re entitled to that fashion idea. But to say its breaking “tradition” is complete ignorance. If you 65 or older..You’re entitled to say that..Hell you remember the days when all facemasks were exactly the same no matter your position. But you just like the way the helmet is designed..go buy one and you’ll always have some memorabilia of your own to remember what they looked like..and maybe in 30 years they’ll have a throwback Saturday and bring out old unis..But for those who hate this..You better get used to it real quick because this is about to be what’s “in” when if come to football uniforms.