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Vanishing water mixable oils? Hi, Its been a while since I've been here. It finially feels grate to get back into the swing of things.I've been wondering, how long must… Started by Yvette	16	Feb 15 Reply by Johnny L Nelson
Covering sketch marks with oil paints. Can anyone advise me on the best pencils to use when sketching something on canvas that I am going to paint with oils? Most of my paintings… Started by Karen Anderson	3	Feb 13 Reply by Selene
How would you convey the silk impression with oils? Dear all, sorry for this frantic activity. I am asked to copy a famous picture in order to go back to my skills, and it is a challenge. I n… Started by Selene	2	Feb 12 Reply by Selene
Rules of chemical composition with pure oil-colors? Dear all, I have just decided to switch to pure oil-colors, as I was tired to see the colors I had chosen change and "decay" in just 2 days… Started by Selene	3	Feb 10 Reply by Selene
What brush is the best for hair/fur with oils? Okay, so I am trying to paint a portrait of my hubbie (I've never painted from a persons photo before), anyway, I'm finding my hair on him… Started by Margaret, AKA - Serenity	13	Feb 3 Reply by Lori 4Man
Handling oils waste I am new to oils and wanted to ask other oil painters how they discard the waste created by oil paint. namly the residue left from cleaning… Started by Lisa Morgan	4	Jan 22 Reply by Lisa Morgan
losing my oils virginity!!! Howdy, I'm losing my oils virginity tomorrow and I must say that I am nervous, excited and will no doubt be clumsy..:) I've been using Acr… Started by tony	5	Dec. 17, 2009 Reply by Johnny L Nelson
Walnut oil Does any one know if the walnut oil from a supermarket is suitable for mixing with turps to use as a medium for oil paint? Started by Fergie	1	Dec. 17, 2009 Reply by Jackie Lee
how to start oil... Hi all.. I`m starting oil but dont know anything about it :) Please help me out... really want to paint oils now... Thanks.. Deepak Started by deepak shoora	2	Dec. 16, 2009 Reply by Lisa Morgan
How long should a typical oil (not thick paint) painting dry before varnishing it? I am sure I used to know this, but have forgotten. How long should a typical oil painting dry before varnishing it? Started by Roena King	7	Nov. 8, 2009 Reply by Roena King