Is it important to prime a canvas before painting acrylics?

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Yes , primer gives a strong n smooth base to colours.
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No, it's not necessary to gesso a canvas when painting with acrylics. You can paint directly on the unprimed canvas because there's nothing in acrylic paint that will damage the fabric
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