Thanks for sharing!

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad you like it.

First the preparation, then the magic. Nice video, thanks.

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Amazing video , one to revisit again and again , thanks Wim.

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre!

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Excellent video. You mention 8 MM as a preferred thickness of the MDF. The panel you are demonstrating appears to be 11-12 mm which is quite heavy. Is there a reason ? Perhaps convenient? I like the Pig in the Fiat 500. Thank you from Oregon US

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I use the 8mm version, even in this video.

@jeffhildreth9244

Жыл бұрын

@@WimBals Thanks.

Thank you for sharing! When painting on larger panels, do you also use the 8 mm MDF? Or do you use thicker panels or strenthen them on the back?

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

I also use the 8mm for my larger works. I mount these panels in a floating frame, which gives more stability in addition to the aesthetic.

@gerriemathijssen8855

Жыл бұрын

@@WimBals Thank you!

I'm going to start mixing a small amount of black gesso into the white gesso for the last two coats, and maybe even adding a colour into the top coat.

@WimBals

6 ай бұрын

That's a good idea.

Thank you for sharing your technique. As I have a shop and cut and prep all the panels for my spouse, I have a few questions if you are willing to answer. Thank you in advance. I’ve watched maybe 30 videos now on panel preference and preparation. There seems to be a prefered material for both oil and acrylic, namely hardboard panels. For archival quality, most artists stay away from mdf. I have a lot of it leftover in my shop. The ones who do use it all indicate using a sealing agent like GAC100 before Gesso application. This isn’t a criticism of your preparation. I’m just curious. My wife’s mentor even states that Baltic birch and Masonite hardboard should receive a sealing agent to stop SID. So any insight here would be nice.

@WimBals

Ай бұрын

Hi, I am using this technique over more than 30 years and never had any issues.

Absolutely amazing and such beautiful work. How durable and lasting are paintings done on this MDF boards?

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, I have paintings painted 30 years ago that are still impecable. As with all works of art, it is important that damp spaces and walls are avoided.

@cosmicfxx

Жыл бұрын

@@WimBals thanks

Just curious how do you hang these on the wall? I paint on MDF panels and I have a few that I would like to hang, but unsure how. Any tips would be helpful 😁

@WimBals

10 ай бұрын

I frame them in a 'floating frame'.

So I want to submit my drawings into a gallery, but I want to attach them to mdf panels using glue or something as an alternative to a frame. I’m wondering, is that considered a professional final product for a gallery or should I do something else. This video is very helpful btw thank you!

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, a lot depends on personal preference in the way of presenting your art. There is no right or wrong, just keep in mind that some glues can become quite aggressive over the years and can affect the paper. Asking a professional framer for advice would be my advice.

With all that moisture on one side, does the panel warp?

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

No not at all.

Hi Wim , is hairdryer blowing hot air or room temperature ?

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

Hot air Pierre.

Sir, one thing I want to know that when we start oil painting on this kind of surface the oil colors slip on this surface and sometimes very difficult to handle. Is it a different technic ? I like smooth surface and I want to paint just like you sir...

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

Try using less painting medium and more oil paint. Also I don’t try to finish my painting in one layer.

How do you attach your mdf panel to your easel? I have a sheet of plywood as my backboard and I find the 1/4" mdf is too heavy for blue tack.

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have attached an L-profile to a panel with the painting on it.

@RL-js7nz

2 жыл бұрын

@@WimBals Thanks for your quick reply! Much appreciated but I don't understand L-profile? Is it bought or made? Wood, aluminum, plastic? Sorry I'm confused.

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

I use a plastic L-profile of 1 by 1 cm, glued to a wooden panel. My painting sits then on the L-profile.

Hello Sir, thank you for your reply. One more question Sir...The surface should be observant or non observant...for oil painting.

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by observant?

@harvindersingh-nx4qb

2 жыл бұрын

@@WimBals Hello Sir, I mean Sir the colours should stay or sits on the surface is good or colours into the surface I mean surface observe the colours..

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

The Gesso that I apply to the panel makes the surface suitable for oil paint so that the oil does not absorb completely into the mdf panel. The paint and colors stay perfectly on the Gesso layers. However, I must mention that it is important to use quality oil paint. You can still prepare your panel as well as possible, if you apply paint of insufficient quality, your end result will be insufficient. Some good oil paints are Talens, Schmincke, Blockx, Winsor & Newton.

@harvindersingh-nx4qb

2 жыл бұрын

@@WimBals Thankyou so much Sir for your reply. It helps me alot. Sir I bought Winsor and newton artist quality oil colours but they are very oily that's why I was facing the problems. I really like your videos and I want to improve my self.... just like you...

@WimBals

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Why aren't you protecting the back against moisture?... I saw other guys using gac100, which is basically a transparent acrylic binder to seal the back

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

@ 7:30 I am telling I protect the back.

Hi, quick genuine question - why do you need to paint 3-4 layers of gesso before starting?

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

You get a smoother result with several thin layers compared to a thick layer. Cheers Wim

超现实主义画家，问一个愚蠢的问题：你为什么不用canvas而用mdf？8mm很厚，你说不用在背面刷gesso。那么薄一些要刷吗？担心变形

@WimBals

Жыл бұрын

The back of the mdf panel I put acrylic lacquer to protect the mdf.

@MsVerao

3 ай бұрын

@@WimBalsthis was a great demo!! By lacquer, do you mean varnish? Just one layer?

Absolute complete Overkill you do not need that many coats of gesso

@WimBals

Ай бұрын

It keeps me busy 😁