My First Oil Painting!

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Permalink Reply by Krzysztof Mathews on November 4, 2008 at 10:15pm

Certainly much better than any of my experiences with oil paints! An excellent start.

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Permalink Reply by Dawn Valentim on November 6, 2008 at 1:28pm

Thanks Krzysztof! I have been a slave to my acrylics for way too long. I'm loving the oils!

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Permalink Reply by Bob Eggleton on November 11, 2008 at 10:20pm

Oils are a total sensuous way to work. Keep in mind that Acrylics are really, 85% Elmers Glue(medium) and 15% color and oils are more or less, the reverse-15% oil resin anhd 85% color. Also, if you want a faster drying time try mixing in Galkyd. It's sort of the resin used in Alkyd paints which are a chalkier cousin to oils.

My suggestion is just go to town with the oils. Work small if you feel a bit daunted by them because it's better to mess up a small canvas than a larger one. In fact, work as fast and smaller at first, as you can. This will give you confidence. But what I see looks pretty good from here!

Bob E

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