Quick Tip 495 - Oil Paint Mediums

[@robyncarr4896]

This should be compulsory viewing for every one new to oils. Such a clear explanation. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge, Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks, Robyn.

[@belindaroca4577]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Dianne. ❤

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@pamelabritton1230]

I use acrylics but also oils, so not as experienced in oils. This video answered a lot of questions I've had, and contains lots of little gems of knowledge. I appreciate this quick tip very much!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's a pleasure to share these.

[@parisdblack1711]

Awesome video and thank you so much for this information. I have struggled so much with trying to understand the use of mediums.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leslovesart]

You’re an excellent teacher, you pack SO much information into these videos that is truly useful. Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You are so welcome!

[@FreyadeVries98]

I love your videos, so much painting knowledge. Your channel is a gem on the internet.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks so much!

[@friedastewart1105]

Wow! Thank you for such a thorough explanation of oil paint mediums.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

My pleasure.

[@arcadeez]

Thank you so much for doing this one! I just started using the Gamblin solvent-free gel this week and had questions. This is great! Love your stuff.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Glad it was helpful! Keep loving the journey.

[@jcarolblair5614]

Thank you! Very important information!! ❤👍🏼

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Always a pleasure.

[@jodiking7983]

Thanks!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thank YOU!

[@lisaharrison1031]

Thanks Dianne.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet!

[@marilynsimpson8923]

Great video Dianne!

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Thanks.

[@RobertMonk-t6y]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You bet.

[@susanreinersuedahl]

Diane, so you prime the canvas with poppy oil. Good idea.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I would call it prime, Susan, rather I treat it with a very thin coat of poppy oil to reduce the tension, making the brushstrokes adhere to the surface more easily.

[@wendyneilson8422]

Love your tips Diane. Question: how to get more shine on the dull wax texture?

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Wendy, can you be a bit more specific? Thanks.

[@susanwilliams6350]

Can you please do a quick tip on blurring edges. Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

I'll put it on our filming schedule.

[@chayita7]

This is a great Quick Tip, Dianne, covering all the options. Would it make sense for me to apply a thin layer of poppy oil on gauze (then wipe it off) to take away the friction, then do a preliminary drawing with a Tombow pen and then paint right on top? I haven't had a good experience by starting out with linseed oil. Also: what did you mean by saying that "it may slow down that paint down in DRAWING? a little bit? Or did you say "DRYING"? Be well and thanks loads.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

It's best to do the preliminary drawing and the notan before wiping it down with poppy oil. The poppy oil wipedown works best just prior to beginning the painting session. Poppy oil dries much slower than linseed oil, so any time we use it, it slows the drying time.

[@chayita7]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction I would use it only when preparing the canvas.Thanks for the clarity. You answered my question regarding the proper sequence. 😊

[@samuelcaicedomedellin6046]

Thanks dianne, i woukr really like to see a painting by yourself, like something you painted or you are painting

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Go to diannemizestudio.com to see my work.

[@annielegrange9416]

Hi Dianne please can you do an explanation on acrylic mediums. Would be much appreciated. Thank you.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Annie, I would be happy to, but since I haven't painted with acrylics for decades, I'm not well-informed on acrylic mediums. I dare not give advice on anything I don't have knowledge about.

[@annielegrange9416]

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thanks so much Dianne. Much appreciated. I will try more videos. Our products in SA differ vastly. Kind regards Annie

[@dianemottram3060]

Well I'll be painting out of the tube a whole lot more.

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

Good idea!

[@korukiwiarts]

Thank you

[@IntheStudioArtInstruction]

You're welcome