There are no official state statistics on physiciansâ salaries in Connecticut. However, several relevant surveys from private groups generally indicate that annual physiciansâ salaries in the United States average about $ 200,000 annually, and the average salaries of different practice areas vary greatly.
Gesso (jeh-so) is actually the Greek word for âground chalk.â (gypsum) Acrylic gesso is a mixture of different materials (latex/calcium carbonate/pigment/etc) usually sold in a premixed form and is used to prime/prep surfaces for acrylic and oil painting. (However, please keep in mind that it is NOT a sealant.
The next thing youâll want to do is prime your canvas. Often, this is done with a substance called gesso, which comes in varieties that can be used with acrylic, tempera or oil paint. Think of gesso like primer when painting rooms in a house. Gesso protects the fibers of canvas, making your painting surface archival.