Water Mixable Oil Painting is a perfect way to transition from a water-based painting background (like watercolor and gouache) to the wonderful world of oil painting! In this class you will learn what water mixable oils are, general oil painting "rules," best practices for using them, how to clean up, and more!
Through easy beginner exercises, you will begin to understand how the paints move and flow, and begin your oil painting journey with confidence.
Info:
I use Winsor & Newton Water Mixable Oils (Artisan)
My favorite supplies
My water mixable oil painting playlist on YouTube (lots of demos, plein air, etc)
Resources to further research if you are interested:
- Fat over Lean (when using mediums)
- Galkyd discussion
- Disposing of paint, mediums, etc.
- Art Restoration
Remember, if you paint without any mediums, you don't have to worry about fat over lean. If you do this, you should try to keep your initial layers more thin, and leave the really thick, slow drying layers for the end.
If you enjoy painting straight from the tube but want "thinner" paint without having to use more water, consider changing brands. Some are more fluid than others.Â
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