Hi! I am new to oil painting and wanted to know from an expert if my process is okay. 1. I first start with a base drawing using Gamsol and paint on a gessoed canvas. Very thin. 2. I then have a recipe of 3 parts Gamsol, 1 part Linseed oil, and 1 part Stand oil. I add about a teaspoon of...

Hi, I've recently started using oil paints and wanted to get some fast drying medium. Bought the winsor and newton artisan fast drying medium and realised when I got home that it was for water mixable oil paints. This might be a dumb question but could i possible use it for my traditional oil...

Hi, I have a question regarding using genuine 22k gold leaf on oil paints. I've never used gold leaf before so this will be my first time using it. I know that the oil has to be completely dry before you add the adhesive and then the gold leaf, but my questions is - can i apply adhesive and...

Hey guys! So I've been trying to set a new goal for myself by painting under 5 minutes. This is one fragment of all. I need more suggestions on how you can improve your skills by painting quicker and how do I improve my techniques. :angel: