Discover Four More Expressive Gesso Surfaces for Rebelle

Texture shapes every painting, influencing how brushstrokes, pencil marks, and pigments interact with the surface. This collection expands Rebelle's library with four distinctive gesso canvases inspired by natural minerals and traditional preparation techniques, each offering its own unique character for expressive painting and drawing.

Gesso Pumice /GS13

For artists who love bold texture, GS13 Gesso Pumice delivers an unmistakable surface. A generous layer of powdered pumice blended into a special matte binder creates a deep, rugged texture that beautifully complements thick oil paint while also providing exceptional grip for charcoal and pencil work.

 

 

Examples of various painting tools on GS13 Gesso paper.

Gesso Quartzite /GS14

GS14 Gesso Quartzite introduces the beauty of metamorphic stone into your digital canvas. Quartzite mixed into a matte binder creates a distinctive mineral texture, while naturally occurring iron oxide gives the surface its subtle warm pink tint. The result is a canvas that adds character before the first brushstroke is even applied.

 

 

Examples of various painting tools on GS14 Gesso paper.

Gesso Quartzite /GS15

GS15 Gesso Quartzite offers an entirely different interpretation of the same mineral. A high concentration of binder forms tiny crackling bubbles as it dries, leaving behind countless miniature craters across the surface. These delicate imperfections create an organic texture that adds depth and visual interest to paintings and drawings alike.

 

 

Examples of various painting tools on GS15 Gesso paper.

Gesso Chalk /GS16

Applied with a painting knife, GS16 Gesso Chalk blends chalk, matte binder, and a small amount of kaolin into a richly varied surface. Smooth passages alternate with gently raised textures, creating natural irregularities reminiscent of aged plaster. It's an excellent choice for artists seeking expressive surfaces that subtly influence every stroke.

 

 

Examples of various painting tools on GS16 Gesso paper.

Availability

The new Gesso papers are available individually for $3.99 each or as part of our Papers bundle in the Escape Motions Store. They are compatible with Rebelle 3 and newer, so you can enjoy these handcrafted surfaces regardless of which version you're using.

If you're using Rebelle 8, you can also try these papers before purchasing. Explore their unique textures, find the surfaces that best suit your artistic style, and expand your digital studio with realistic traditional grounds.

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How We Create Papers for Rebelle

The ultra-realistic papers are an absolute gem. When creating papers, we look for a suitable contrast in texture to capture the characteristics of the fibers, which creates a unique paper structure every time. Papers are not a simple copy of reality. They are new textured images created with respect to the original pattern and behave realistically like real papers while painting in Rebelle.

From flowing brush textures to rugged mineral grounds and weathered plaster effects, these new gesso surfaces bring another layer of realism to Rebelle. Each canvas responds differently to paint and drawing tools, giving you even more ways to recreate the richness and unpredictability of traditional materials in your digital artwork.

Happy Painting!
Your Escape Motions Team

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These papers and canvases are exclusive assets for Rebelle software. They were created by Lubomir Zabadal, an expert in traditional art media and assistant professor at UKF University, Slovakia.