PLEASE TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE OIL PAINTING MEDIUM!
Dr. Slick
I took acrylic classes as a kid and i'm confident in that
medium. And i've done two oil paintings that turned out pretty nice.
A friend had advised me to use linseed oil mixed with turpentine
or mineral spirits for a medium. This seemed to work ok, but was
perhaps a little too thin in consistency.
I've looked on the internet and have found another
recommendation:
1 part Stand Oil
1 part damar
5 parts turpentine
I've seen "Stand Linseed oil", "stand oil", and just "linseed
oil". What's the difference?
And i also read that mineral spirits can replace turpentine,
EXCEPT WHEN DISSOLVING DAMAR. Is this true? Then i must use
turpentine for this recipe?
What brand damar should i look for?
Do you have a favorite recipe for a medium?
Any and all advice greatly appreciated!
Slick
Richard
I haven't gotten into oil painting yet, but I met an excellent realist
oil painter named Deni Ponty and he said he uses Liquin. But he said
that doesn't necessarily mean everyone should. It sure is confusing
for a beginner. Maybe you should try everything and find out what you
personally like.
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Richard
Another comment: I have a feeling that your question is like asking
people what their favorite food is. There are so many possible answers
and none are wrong.
Dr. Slick
>
> Another comment: I have a feeling that your question is like asking
> people what their favorite food is. There are so many possible answers
> and none are wrong.
>
>
Well, you could say it's like asking people for their favorite
spaghetti or cake recipe, but i still wanna know what other people
have found success with. And maybe someone will suggest a combination
that you never thought of.
I've heard the "Liquin" medium suggested several times and i will
try it.
Slick
artdrectr
Before running out and buying a truckload of different painting
mediums (and not knowing what will result from any of them, let alone
in combination) you might try checking out manufacturer's web sites
for info. Also, nearly any beginner painting book will have some basic
info...I suggest picking up a popular book named "The Oil Painting
Book, Materials and Techniques" by Bill Creevy, which names a good
number of mediums by several manufacturers, how they are used, and he
gives his preferences.
Personally, if I was stuck with one choice, I'd go with Gamblin's
Galkyd Painting Medium Light rather than the more popular W&N's Liquin
(a little too fast drying for my style). But it really all depends on
on what you are after. Smooth blends vs impasto, quick vs slow drying,
glossy vs matte, etc.
I keep a mix of medium in a squirt bottle, ready to go.
Have fun testing.
Don M.
Just my opinions/no affiliations.