WATER MIXABLE Oil Paints for PORTRAIT PAINTING? | Are they DIFFERENT? (part1)

[@mona2242]

I just switched to water m oils after 30 yrs of working with traditional oils. I was advised to use a tiny bit of water for the blocking in, straight paint for the first layer and then add linseed oil for w m oils for last layer.

[@cloeking9719]

Water mixable oil paints are not meant to be thinned with water, they are "water mixable" for cleaning purposes. If you want to keep the longevity of the water mixable oil paints you have to buy a thinner that is made for this specific type of paint. Over time these paintings will dull quicker and begin to break down on a molecular level which can cause cracking quicker based on the brand of paint you use if thinned with water only.

[@cloeking9719]

Please don't let this coming off as rude, it's something that vary few artists know and I just want to make sure to put the information out there.

[@pablo_p_art]

Lots of opinions about it. Hard to say who's right.I decided to use W&N Thinner, instead of water. Just in case...

[@caraa1459]

If I mixed it with water on the canvas to help me blend would it crack on the canvas and ruin the painting? I'm considering buying it because the solvents make me feel lightheaded but I still want to use them

[@sarasyed9809]

@@cloeking9719 whats the difference between thinner and medium ?? Amplanning to use oil paints water mixable so should i use linseed oil as medium or thinner?

[@Flux_One]

Apart from the Cobra brand, which can be thinned with water, however even they advise to only use water to dilute the paint in the early stages of the painting and use a painting medium for the later layers, to keep to the fat over lean rule and build strong paint films.

[@Fred-ov5vb]

Thank you again for another great tutorial, Yupari. Aside from demonstrating valuable portrait techniques, you've become a major resource for painting with water mixable oils.

[@PaintingWithYovette]

Wow! I just ran across your video, and so happy to find it. I just completed my first water mixable oil paint video which will be uploaded tomorrow. I was blown away at how easy Artisan is to use. I am brand new at it and have a ton to learn, but I know I will continue it. I have followers who want safer paints, especially for their children, so that is why I decided to explore it. I hope to see you do more of these videos. Thank you 🙏

[@poeticalgore6500]

Hi, really enjoying your water mixable videos. I have water mixables although haven't used them yet as I am still just drawing (or maybe a bit scurred). There is not a lot of yt content on the subject and it is good to hear the differences. I think everyone else using the water mixables has not used water as a medium/thinner. So it is cool to see what you are doing. I live in an apartment in a hot area where I want AC vs proper ventilation and water mixables seem to be a better choice for sure.

[@Oorinx]

Don't worry about the pauses I'm enjoying your knowledge and you sound like you're enjoying teaching which makes us listen better. I'm so much better with water mixable now. Working on fat over lean now which is a bit frustrating when you're used to the speed of liquin.

[@H2O212]

@27:00 "In a world that can have so much negativity, be the spark of positivity that unites all of us." - Yupari Artist. Thanks for this - great painting vid and prayer for humanity. #fightgangstalking

[@luigigalieni4348]

I have very little experience with watercolurs and acrylics. I'm curious about these water mixable oils and I think this is the best video I found so far about that. Many other videos are discussing thinner or consistency but I found more useful the part where you explain how these work when applied in layers. I just bought a set of those colours and can't wait to try them.

[@SeekerStardust]

Awesome portrait by the way . nice advice :)

[@allafeldman6652]

Thank you Yupari. Tell me please, what kind of varnish do you recommend for this WMO W&N : Gloss, Satin or matte? And if this paint will stay for long times with good quality? Why did you mention about bad reputation? For me this info is very important. Thank you, Alla.

[@xjf459]

This is ridiculously stunning.… Frigg! Anyhow, thought I’d ask if you have any iota if there is a water soluble version of liquid clear that can be utilized by water soluble oil painters? Cheers

[@salem5953]

I was just thinking, ooh that neck is kinda getting long, that exact second you say don't worry I know that neck is kinda getting long, I'll fix it eventually. That was kinda creepy.

[@MarkHarrop]

Thanks again for another painting with WMO. I really like my Winsor and Newton’s. These videos are so valuable to me, as I’m just starting to get into portrait painting with my WMO’s.

[@trevortheobald6144]

Hi, enjoyed the video. What colours were the base of your flesh colour and then what did you use to darken or lighten it? Thanks in advance.

[@AKContreras1]

Great tutorial! I've only used water mixable oils for years now, just recently switched to the Lukas brand from windsor and newton and so far I prefer it.

[@HUMPTYNUGGET]

Just bought some water mixable oil paints ...have you found the paintings fade or crack over time ?

[@AKContreras1]

@@HUMPTYNUGGET no I haven't

[@britbrat4559]

I love this. It really helped me. Thank u

[@jeffhreid]

Excellent commentary. Great video

[@jonathanrider4417]

I'm really excited to see you working with water mixable paint because that is what i am doing - mainly to avoid the smell of traditional oil and spirits. I have been using WN too (have not seen any other brands here) and I find them very good to work with. Can you elaborate on the "bad reputation" of WN water mixables? Your videos are excellent - please keep it up!

[@janetsydoruk4723]

Just fantastic. Thank you.

[@H2O212]

I often feel ill from art class where others use oil paint with thinners/mineral spirits/turps, etc... Does anyone happen to know whether oil paint itself is toxic (other than lead white)? I think water mixable oil paints could be the answer to environmental concerns in oil paints. Anyone know if that's true?

[@vermillionhugh]

J Av The Old Master Painters were no different. Practically all the under layers were rendered using Tempera. Water and pigment etc. The final layer was/is rendered with Oil Paints, traditional painting! Very little solvent used. Very little Oil Paint is used in the final layer. Brushes can be cleaned using neat dish soap/washing up liquid then rinsed with water. The air we breathe is probably more detrimental to our health.....pollution! Tell your tutors, they are idiots! Happy and safe painting!

[@H2O212]

@@vermillionhugh thank you!

[@benrosas2769]

@@H2O212 Hi just to tell you that some pigments are toxic by themselves, so you should try to avoid touching them or sanding them when dry. Cadmium, cobalt, zinc. They are the bigger ones. Also even with acrylics that use cadmiums or cobalts you should try to avoid touching them as well.

[@H2O212]

@@benrosas2769 Thanks Ben Rosas. Much appreciated!

[@mona2242]

@@benrosas2769 wow, and I use my fingers to paint . Would this apply also to the water m oils?

[@henrytjernlund]

Some videos state to use the water-mixability for cleaning and not as a medium itself. interesting how different, different artists use them.

[@AshaJacobb]

Great job dear friend

[@6862211]

Awesome awesome!! Thanks so much!! Really excited about the watermixables!!

[@WendyWillis-uv7wq]

I have noticed of what I have been watching of painting portraits ,is artistdo not show painting portraits with glasses . I wanted to attempt painting my daughter she wears glasses. Well I have got used to coloured pencils .it more steady than a brush,I seem to paint more uneven with a brush like shaken more when I need to do fine lines.

[@georgekanatas9621]

Thank you jeffhreid. I too use medium with WMO and never experienced tackiness. Interesting that the tackiness due to the use of water with WMO can be desirable.

[@hyunsookson2123]

Do you use only water or add other mediums to your watermixable oil painting? What should be the ratio?

[@hardheadcat]

With using oil paint medium I thought the paint becomes slightly tacky for the layering

[@LC76182]

Has anyone had a problem with W&N Artisan melting on the canvas, like fresh tar, years after drying?

[@pablo_p_art]

I started with W&N Artisans, but moved to Jackson's Aqua and Georgian, as W&N are too thick. But that's personal preference.

[@mona2242]

Do you find them more buttery? I think I’ll order some Cobra, heard that they’re better than WN.

[@pablo_p_art]

@@mona2242 it all depends on personal preferences. I didn’t like Cobra. Similar to WN. Overall, I get back to traditional oils and now trying different brands.

[@pablo_p_art]

@@mona2242 and most buttery were Georgian. Easy to paint even straight from the tube.

[@charlesemery84]

Why are you using water as a medium instead of the variety of mediums available for wso?

[@mona2242]

To respect the fat over lean process I believe .

[@britbrat4559]

He explains that. You should watch it again.

[@britbrat4559]

Sorry I didn't realize this video was 3 yrs ago lol

[@maudale]

Thank you so much!

[@georgekanatas9621]

Great video -- as usual. I really like the voice - over approach. But I do have a question --is the tackiness of the WMOs (that seems to be a positive in portrait painting) due to your use of water to thin rather than more traditional thinners for WMOs?

[@jeffhreid]

I have found that water as a thinner does cause that "stickiness" . Using the thinner formulated for water soluble ok paints , I have not had the stickiness.I like using the dedicated thinner for painting and use water only for cleanup.

[@HimanArtists]

nice

[@irangel1958]

awesome thank you

[@mvm8492]

Water mixible paint is a brand or a type of paint?

[@oceanrosethatsailsacrossth3466]

Type of paint

[@alharbiAlliance]

👏👏👏💕🎨

[@williamschlenger1518]

I paint portraits in oils.I dont understand water &oil dont mix?

[@Flux_One]

Water mixable oils are modified with an emulsion that allows water to dilute it

[@mripman.6021]

All this refracted light from double glazing is blinding us all.

[@678boaz]

Very good except the question marks on the title .... stay true to yourself , just saying

[@glynnightingale3480]

Don't use water to paint with. Water is for cleaning only. There is a water mixable thinner and mediums to paint with.

[@lordofthe6string]

Why have you made her look like a jaundiced capybara? lol

[@AFAskygoddess]

You're not funny. You're rude.