Absorbent Ground Best Seller Three to four star lightfastness

Three to four star lightfastness ratings mean these colors resist fading under gallery conditions and sustained light exposure

attaching found objects to panels

The black background eliminates visual competition

From urban sketching sessions to backcountry watercolor studies

Absorbent Ground Best Seller Three to four star lightfastnessStaining techniques demand surfaces that pull pigment in rather than letting it sit on top. Golden's Absorbent Ground transforms sealed acrylic or gessoed surfaces into porous, receptive substrates that accept watercolor and fluid acrylics the way quality paper does. Multiple thin coats build the absorbency you need, test as you go, since too much coating can create an overly delicate surface that lifts with rewetting. This acrylic medium dries to a