OIL PAINTING MEDIUM - How to Make Your Own.

[@jenniek4617]

That was lovely to watch Andrew and very informative. One day I am going to have a go at oils instead of my usual acrylics although I imagine it’s pretty different. Really love the little study of Loe Bar it’s one of my favourite places. Also interested to know about the painting to your right with the structure on the edge of the canvas. Where is that and will we get to see more? Thanks for the lovely videos.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you Jennie The painting with the structure won't be on video but it will be in my exhibition in Porthleven this October, when finished. It's Gwithian beach from near the Lifeguard hut on Godrevy side 😀

[@andreapiedmonte1954]

Thanks for this. I was about to buy yet another bottle of medium that wold dry up in no time!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Glad I could help - it is easy and cheaper to make your own

[@lewisartuk]

This is a really useful video. Thanks Andrew

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Robin - someone asked me to explain the use of the medium so I thought I'd do a video

[@Amanda-y6s3g]

Such beautiful colors

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you 😊

[@paulappswildlifeart]

Nice job chum, reminds me to mix more medium for the trip. Never used stand oil though, may give it a go, cheers Paul

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Paul. I love stand oil, smells great 👍🏻

[@KrstnaSchroeder]

Thank you for this info. I read through comments and found more great info I was searching for. I’m definitely trying stand oil - maybe it won’t dry so fast in the Arizona heat.😅

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

You are so welcome - thank you for watching

[@louiselavoieparise9416]

Thank you so much for the demo!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching

[@victoriawacome8623]

Very interesting video and much appreciated. What proportions do you use for outdoor painting in regards to stand oil and turp?Also isn't gum turpentine non toxic even though it has a strong smell? I get confused with all the variations of turp. Is refined turp the same as gum turp? And are all the mineral spirits are toxic?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Hi Victoria Thank you for watching. I think all mineral spirits are toxic but so long as you have good ventilation (such as outdoors) they are pretty safe although harmful to the skin. Refined gum turpentine is the best or triple distilled. It is confusing! Try Gamsol for indoors

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

The turps is approximately 70% to stand oil 30% but I don’t measure it out 👍🏻

[@victoriawacome8623]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt thank you, so much.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@victoriawacome8623 you are welcome

[@sheilacruz7922]

Andrew, can you explain the difference between gamsol and refined turpentine. I am confused about how and when or why to use each.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Hi Sheila Refined artists turpentine gives off vapours which are harmful in a confined space with no ventilation. It can also irritate the skin. It is excellent though for making painting mediums and glazes! I find it cuts through thick stand oil better than Gamsol to make medium. Gamsol (which I use when others eg students are in my studio) is a low odour mineral spirit. It’s great if you have no ventilation and you would use it in the same way as turpentine. It’s a low odour alternative. Think of Gamsol as good for indoors and turpentine as good for outdoors 👍🏻 they both work the same

[@timothy790110]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt thy are equially hharmful though, its just that one of them smells and the other doesnt.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@timothy790110 you are correct - I usually feel worse if using low odour alternatives! I forget to ventilate the studio because I can't smell it

[@KarlKerne]

I notice your rigger is a Graduate Daler Rowney and I always wonder whether it is a natural bristle or nylon. Do you have a preference for your rigger?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Well spotted Karl. The Graduate rigger is synthetic. I wouldn’t use a natural bristle rigger because I’m a bit rough with them. Graduates are cheaper 👍🏻

[@KarlKerne]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt Thanks. I haven't used a synthetic rigger in years. I think Taklon would work fine.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@KarlKerne you're welcome - enjoy the rigger

[@ethanmietzner5218]

Hi Andrew! I noticed you use stand oil for this medium with turps. I have some walnut oil. Can i substitute walnut oil for my mixtures and make a few ratios with increasing the walnut oil in each one? And also, after making a few mediums with an increase in oil (fat) each time, how do you layer multiple layers? Do you have to mix different amounts for each layer increasing the fat or can i do a couple layers lets say with just a 50/50 mixture and then a couple more with a 70/30 oil to solvent mixture?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Hi Ethan I wouldn't overthink it too much - it's not an exact science but generally you do add more oil as you go. This is especially true for layering techniques spread over several weeks / months. Not the same for plein air alla prima work which is done in one go so everything tends to mix anyway. Walnut oil is great and I used to use it because I liked the thinner consistency. I'm sure it would work mixed with turps

[@ethanmietzner5218]

@AndrewBarrowmanArt I'm just confused about layering in general. When I paint I usually layer at least 4 to 6 times or so. Do i need to make medium for each of these 6 steps or can I use just three mixtures of medium such as 1:2 oil to solvent, 1:1 oil to solvent, and 2:1 oil to solvent. My question was if I can layer with the same mixture at least a couple times?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@ethanmietzner5218 yes you can layer with the same mixture several times. I would just use walnut oil or linseed oil as your medium for the last layer or two though (without any turps mixed in) if you're doing 6 or so layers.

[@ethanmietzner5218]

@AndrewBarrowmanArt I plan on using stand oil and gamsol increasing the oil obviously. But can I use walnut oil as my final layer if I want on top of stand oil?

[@GnaReffotsirk]

Are those charcoal pelettes in the oil?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

No charcoal in the oil, unless by accident

[@GnaReffotsirk]

Thanks. I now realize those are lead sinkers.

[@steve_ire321]

I know stand oil drys to a nice even and glossy film, but can't you essentially just use normal linseed if you don't have stand? I'm talking purely for glazing over colours.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Yes normal linseed is fine. The consistency will be different 👍🏻

[@breezart9800]

thank you

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@MrSilva960]

Can be used Sansodor instead turpentine , and mixed with Stand Oil ?

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Yes I don’t see why not. Turps does work very well but the health issues when using it are something to think about 👍🏻

[@MrSilva960]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt Thank you by your advise !

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

@@MrSilva960 you're welcome

[@romulusbuta9318]

SUPERB........!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@romulusbuta9318]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt also a revew about the oil paints You use....the behavement of different brands...won't be a bad idea.....

[@romulusbuta9318]

@@AndrewBarrowmanArt do You use only tube +jar ready made oil color.....or it happened to make your own oil color from pigment + oil ......? Michael Harding seems to have good quality products.....

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Good idea. Something for a rainy day 👍🏻🎨

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Usually tube oil paint but I have made my own titanium white in the past. I think if you used a very limited palette it would be worth making your own ie ochre, black and a red and white

[@dondeleva7302]

THANK YOU!!!

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

You're welcome ☺️

[@AUSTIN12345631]

I use 1 part Stand oil, 5 parts pure turps, and 1 part Damar varnish. This is the recipe the great artist Richard Schmid used.

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

I like the sound of that. I ought to reduce the amount of damar in my mix as it may lead to some cracking in the future

[@JimQuimy]

1 part liquin 2 part neo magilp with 1 part stand oil 1 part gamsol a new masters secret

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

Thanks Jim. I’m always keen to try new blends

[@johnpalgrave9331]

Poor sound

[@AndrewBarrowmanArt]

I agree. Studio is quite echoey and I didn’t have a working mic to attach to my person