Re: Turpentine vs. Linseed oil? 558 by Steve Sauer on 05/21/01 at 8:16 PM
Re: Turpentine vs. Linseed oil?

In Reply to: Re: Turpentine vs. Linseed oil? posted by Howard on 05/20/01 at 9:32 AM:

Certain brands use very little oil I'm told. Old Holland and Holbein are the names I hear the most often.

Other brands have more oil in them like Grumbacher.

I am no expert regarding this topic, but I am under the impression that many believe many modern paint brands are too dry and this fact will lead to problems with permanence.

Dry paint, however, can have a bit of oil or medium added to it by the artist. Paint that is too oily is more problematic because it's harder to remove the excess oil.

If you're an artist who paints in very thin layers, a drier purer paint is essential. If you use thick gobs of paint like Van Gogh, a paint with more oil will probably make your paintings last a bit longer. Poppy oil should be avoided by painters who use paint rather thickly, and walnut, too. Linseed cracks less than other oils.



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: Certain brands use very little oil I'm told. Old Holland and Holbein are the names I hear the most often. : Other brands have more oil in them like Grumbacher. : I am no expert regarding this topic, but I am under the impression that many believe many modern paint brands are too dry and this fact will lead to problems with permanence. : Dry paint, however, can have a bit of oil or medium added to it by the artist. Paint that is too oily is more problematic because it's harder to remove the excess oil. : If you're an artist who paints in very thin layers, a drier purer paint is essential. If you use thick gobs of paint like Van Gogh, a paint with more oil will probably make your paintings last a bit longer. Poppy oil should be avoided by painters who use paint rather thickly, and walnut, too. Linseed cracks less than other oils.

 
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