Mastering Wet-Into-Wet Oil Painting: Avoid Muddy Colors with These Expert Tips

[@jeancollier2930]

I know I'm guilty of over-blending, so this video is such a good reminder for me. Consider each stroke. Regularly wipe the brush. Paint with intention. My new mantras!! I'm very grateful, Malcolm, you always freely give so much valuable information.😀

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you Jean

[@hannabeckwith1398]

Would you consider to try watersoluble oil? Thank you.

[@MalcolmDewey]

There are several demo videos with these. Try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKivkKaCZZx8jcUsi=SDjdpVJ8Rp8csmdb

[@hannabeckwith1398]

Thank you.

[@annbrake570]

Loving your videos, they are so helpful. Thankyou

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks, Glad you like them!

[@susanhansonart]

I havn't painted with oils in years , you are tempting me to get going on some oils ...beautiful work !😍

[@MalcolmDewey]

Go for it. It's a new adventure

[@KoKo-zg1qy]

It's a valuable video. I love it the most.❤❤❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@sharonrae324]

I love watching the way you paint. I wish I could do the same.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you

[@jennifergroom7733]

Great tips and such a beautiful, vibrant painting, thank you. You make it all seem so easy!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks so much 😊

[@virginiakriho4409]

Thanks!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you for your support! 😊

[@maisie6904]

Wonderful ❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you 😄

[@fredlo5542]

Love how you play along with colors !

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you

[@lauralaladarling3775]

Thank you, super tutorial, much appreciated and most helpful.

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure, thanks.

[@rowenapires9787]

Need to practice a lot! Thank you… this video is a good reminder!

[@MalcolmDewey]

Glad it was helpful!

[@natalykenny2069]

Yes, attitude is so important...we have almost learned the rules by heart as you keep repeating it to us! And, still, we have to practise it every single day to develop our skills! Thank you so much for this video!❤❤❤

[@MalcolmDewey]

Absolutely!!

[@ArtBSP]

Thank you for another great video!! 😊

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you!

[@velvetbees]

That was very helpful. Not blending is hard to do when you are used to it, but the end result of not doing it looks great.

[@kamleshsunak3176]

Thank you Malcolm. A good reminder of all the points you have mentioned, sometimes we just forget!!! Yes, a positive attitude along with daily practice is important.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Yes, everything comes done to attitude 😄

[@shradhathorat]

Great video and great painting as usual 😊 my query is how do you dispose off all the paper towels used for oil painting?

[@Frances-m1h]

Must try to follow up on your tips, love your trees, soon going to have another bash ,getting organised,then 🖌️paint 👍 from Frances uk ♥️

[@MalcolmDewey]

Enjoy it!

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

very helpful thank you i get lost in the details and want to loosen up like this thank you

[@MalcolmDewey]

It's a pleasure, thanks

[@HARDYSFISHINGADVENTURES]

@@MalcolmDewey thakyou

[@iloveFreedom.]

Oh great this was a pleasure to watch Thankyou so many exciting ways to try ..Alive ! I mean i love painting musicians im gonna get a mini painting-picnic kit together for festivals ...and life generally 😂yes. This painting feels alive i mean ...it's not laboured copied forced/ as if happy to be alive ..Appreciating all the light and beauty. Dynamic present serene Thankyou

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much

[@tendr247]

I like your calmness.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Painting is my zen

[@christinegalysh7433]

A very helpful video. Halfway through reading your book, An Artists Survival Guide, it is a good read. Thank you and all the best.

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thank you so much!

[@Sheena268]

Thank you for the reminder Malcolm😘 I’m going to try wet into wet … again right now! 😅 and try not blend! Why is that so difficult to do 😂🤣 gorgeous painting as usual. Mindfulness! I’ll be mindful! Thanks soooo much😘

[@MalcolmDewey]

😁

[@dulcieogilvie5786]

I will!!!!

[@vesnabreskvar9082]

Even though you repeatedly warn us about clean colors,I keep repeating the same mistakes. Thank you for this nice video,I'll try to follow you😊

[@MalcolmDewey]

Thanks Vesna - mistakes are good teachers they say 😊

[@peaceforchildren4303]

Hi, thats a lovely vibrant painting. Thankyou. Could i ask ... does the fat over lean rule still fully matter when painting alla prima as well? Id love to know for sure... as Im always somewhat confused about this. I thought it didnt matter in alla prima, with all the layers being wet at the same time. I mainly only paint alla prima... as I cannot use mineral spirit,,,. and therfor I have nothing else to thin down the paint with except for linseed oil. Thats where the dilemma comes in for me. ... because I know linseed oil thins down the consistency, but also makes the paint more fat. So,, Sometimes i paint straight from the tube in the first layer and then add the linseed oil only on top layer.. to try to follow fat over lean. But then other times I just add the linseed oil when and where i need it,, in both the initial layer and the top layer. Should I not be doing this for alla prima? I mean... should I stick with painting straight from tube in first layer and only add linseed oil only in subsequent layers?

[@MalcolmDewey]

You are correct. In the alla prima approach, cracking is unlikely since the paint all forms one wet layer. It is still useful to work from thin layers to thicker layers though, as this helps you to build up complexity and develop the idea while limiting the struggle with applying thick paint over thick paint. Adding linseed oil is only necessary if the paint is too thick to manage - not buttery enough. Otherwise, only thin the paint for that first scrubby lay-in of the composition. For this I may use a little linseed oil or spirits. Remember that linseed oil is already in the paint so when you apply thicker paint on top it is fat-over-lean. No need for adding in linseed oil. I hope I have covered your query.

[@peaceforchildren4303]

@@MalcolmDewey Thanks a million for taking the time to write all that info. Yes youre right.. I shud be working from thin to thick ... I forgot about that. Im going to look for thinner, more buttery paint brand. Rembrandt paint mite be a good one for that

[@isabellefoubert785]

j ai aussi rencontré ce problème étant extrêmement allergique a l essence, je n' utilise que de l huile de lin. Pour la première couche, j utilise la technique du chiffon ou du brossage avec un pinceau en soie de porc, ça permet d effectuer un blocage très utile en termes de valeurs et de composition du sujet. Après on peut travailler épais ou très épais selon ses envies , il n'y a aucun problème. Quant au nettoyage de pinceaux, du savon de marseille et de l eau tiède, point barre !

[@tendr247]

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[@lenitaashton8146]

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