Materials and Tools
Storing Paints So They Last Between Sessions
How to cap, store and revive paints between sessions so tubes and pans do not dry out or grow a skin.
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studio
7 posts tagged "studio".
Materials and Tools
Varnish: What It Does and When to Wait
What varnish does on a finished painting, why oil needs a long wait, and when glass is the kinder protection.
Materials and Tools
Table, Box or Floor: Easels for a Small Room
How to choose a table, box or floor easel when the room is small, and when a flat board is enough.
Materials and Tools
Oil Mediums: Using Less, Staying Lean
How to use oil painting mediums sparingly, keep early layers lean, and avoid a slippery, slow-drying film.
Materials and Tools
Wood, Glass or Plastic: Choosing a Palette
How wooden, glass and plastic palettes differ in use, and how to keep mixes clean without a complicated setup.
Painting Techniques
Slowing Acrylics That Dry Before You Are Ready
Practical ways to keep acrylic paint open a little longer, from palette setup to working in shorter passes.
Painting Techniques
Alla Prima: Finishing an Oil Study in One Sitting
How to plan, mix and finish a small oil study in one sitting while the paint is still open from the first stroke.