The best clearest explanation I have heard to date regarding "Fat over lean rule". Thank You Dianne

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

That’s the clearest explanation I’ve ever heard.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

10 ай бұрын

I'm delighted!

No one ever explained that to me. You are such a great teacher! Thank you for sharing these quick tips!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

I'm always happy to share. Thanks for watching.

Dianne, I am an acrylic painter who is not a beginner anymore but still far away from an expert. I saw most of your 200 quick-tips and i learned SO MUCH of it!! Most of the are also appliable to acrylic. I like to let you know you're one of my favourite experts on KZread (and there are so many! And lots of them are awesome.). I really hope you wil enrich us for many years coming with your lovely expertise. Thanks very much!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, @Pe. G. We, too, hope to continue the Quick Tips for as long as we feel they are being helpful.

Thank you for being clear and precise, so many videos have great info but my brain gets so thrown off so easily that I don’t even gather what I came for and I’m just left like “what just happened”. You were clear and to the point which meant I can grasp all the information and apply it without having to replay over and over again.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. My hope is that emerging artists will play with these tips and really see how they work. That can only happen with one thing at a time.

Straightforward and clear as a bell. Thank you!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

That's good to know. Thanks.

@sarahmurphy6759

5 жыл бұрын

Agree!

Treasure trove of information to enhance our skills for a right approach to painting right. Thanks Dianne

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure as always.

I watched 7 videos about fat over lean and this is “loud and clear” So much confusion there.. thank you for being precise.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

You give the clearest instruction on fat over lean. Thank you so much!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

This is the clearest explanation I've found on KZread. Thank you.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Thank you,you are the first person to explain this so simply and yet so clearly.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm delighted you find it helpful.

Excellent information. Clarifies so much. This is the instruction required.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Clarity means everything.

Thank you for that information Dianne .

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

As always, it's a pleasure.

What a great teacher you are!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

You have made that so much easier to understand. I just love your style of teaching thank you xx

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Brenda. Thanks for watching.

No nobody has dealt this point with so clarity... Very very straight and clear message...👌🏻

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. My pleasure.

You are so clear in instructions and generous in sharing. Warmest regards .

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thank you! I have been sitting here for an hour watching videos on fat over lean and thanks to you I finally understand it! Thank you so much!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

I am delighted.

Thank you Dianne, this helped me understand the principle "Fat over lean"

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Great. Have fun with it.

This is absolutely the best explanation of fat over lean on the internet. Thank you :)

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for explaining this in a straight forward and quick manner. I've tried watching other fat over lean explanation videos and they were all needlessly long with jokes and whatnot. Great upload!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

I'm delighted you found this helpful.

This lady is such a wonderful teacher: wish I had known her for as long as I have tried to paint!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Jimmie. Now is what counts!

Thank you Dianne. Love your video's.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, and thanks.

Thank you for the great straight to the point explanation!!! Helped a lot!!!!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching.

Thank you so much!! This has always confused me, but you explained it very well

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

I appreciate your tips so very much!! I’m trying to learn oil painting. I’ve been learning acrylics for two years. So very different but you are making things much easier to understand. Thank you so much❤❤

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 ай бұрын

Keep enjoying the journey!!

Your explanations are wonderful

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

11 күн бұрын

Thank you!

GREAT INFORMATION . . . Thank you, Dianne . . . every Tip is FANTASTIC!!!!!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joan.

Thank you for finally spelling this out...Have been searching for a clear explanation for a long while, video after video. So glad to have found you. Thanks so much for excellent teaching! Looking forward to watching more of your channel (and have subscribed)!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad you found us.

Thank you. I enjoy your videos very much.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Thank you very much for your teaching.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure.

You are the best tutor 💐💐💐💐💐💐

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Thank you that was explained so well! The thought of oill painting sounds scary with all the rules etc. But when you explain it like it’s clear to me

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Throw the rules out the window.

Clear and simple! Thank you so much!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

Excellent info, Dianne! I've read a great deal about 'fat over lean', but I was never really clear about how Liquin or Galkyd affected the ratio, so great to know that now! Thank you!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

With so many new advances in painting mediums, it can get complicated. I'm glad this gave clarity for you.

Thank you very much for this outstanding explanation!👍🏻

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Best explanation I’ve seen! Thank you

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

Excellent - clear and to the point. Thank you

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Greatest vid on the subject. Thanks

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

Thank you for explaining how Liquin factors into the scenario! I only use liquin with my paints, so I should be good!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

👍

Thank you! Your explanation is what I've been looking for the whole day. My previous paintings are cracked. Now I will try using Liquin for my next paintings.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for watching.

@MajacaSolutions

3 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction can I use gold leaf with oil paint?

Thank you!

Very good explanation thank you

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

Awesome Sauce Dianne! :-) Thank you so much! You explain everything about oil painting so well. ;-)

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peggy. My pleasure.

This was great, I enjoyed the information, thank you for this quick tip👍🏼🎨

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thank u for a great tips

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊

Thank you, I didn't know what that meant. Very Helpful

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Is it clear now? Hope so.

Thank you so

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

excellent tutorial, just what I need, concise facts!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thankyou! Finally a simple explanation 👍

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

finally someone explaining fat over lean that was easy to understand ,thank you Dianne

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

I am delighted.

I'm an 'ala-prima' oil painter. I'll always start off with a slightly diluted "turpy" oil paint w/ Gamsol just to cover the canvas. then it is followed up with a thicker application ( straight from tube , no medium) over it. If I still need to paint further and find that the oil painting has semi-dried or dried, I will apply an even thicker amount of oil , straight from the tube,over a select area, along with an impasto medium from Rublev, but never use extra linseed oil additions , because I do not like the flattening-out appearance that all linsed oils impart to the painting, regardless of what type of linseed oil it is. Excellent video!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your process, Prince.

You’re awesome totally helpful

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thanks for your clear explanation 👍it was helpful, God bless

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Excellent explanation 👍

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

New to this, very helpful explanation

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful.

exactly what I needed to know, thank you!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

Gracias

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Wow this is realy helpfull. I am a biginner oil painter. I painted whit acrylic,s wen i was 15 myby 16. I love this video. I learn so mutch about oil paint. Thank you ma'am 😊👍🏾🖐🏾👋🏾

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

Well explained!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Super clear tip, thanks. Love to hear your thoughts on "oiling out".

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

More about oiling out coming up in June.

@TobermoryCat

5 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction Great. Enjoying watching you teach - super job. Thanks

Great quick tip again, thanks so much. How long must a painting dry before using a medium in the paint when adding another; ie., for signatures and for glazing?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

For both, dry to touch is fine.

Thank you so much!! This is exactly what I needed :)

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Great video , thanks. I like to paint using a lot of glazes . Usually start with a first layer and thinners , then usually use a medium, one question I have once you start using mediums does it need to be used on all layers or can the top layers be straight paint . Thank you.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Just keep in mind that the layer underneath must dry before or with the layer on top. The fat over lean concept is to prevent cracking as the painting ages.

Hello Dianne, I have another question and I appreciate your patience. I presently in Florida oil painting outside. It cooler than expected especially at night. I can't bring my works inside our rv due to odor. They are not drying as expected. I have one that's 2 days old. Q: is there a point where I can add more layers even if the paint is not dry to the touch? I thought there may be some partial curing that would allow painting to continue. I may have to use liquin, but still the cool air my hinder the drying. Thanks again Dianne.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, two ideas: One is to try painting alla prima where you don't have to wait for drying time. Along with that is the second idea and that is to learn to scumble--see Quick Tip 155. Since oil oxidizes rather than evaporates, using a catalyst such as Liquin might help a bit, but I don't think it will solve your problem.

Ok this may explain how a painting I did several years ago (maybe 8 yrs.) was still wet.....yes indeed. The area was done with a palette knife applied very thickly. I do not remember using a medium, but perhaps this is the reason....not letting the layers dry. I did not varnish it so no extra layers. The rest of the painting was dry. Now (if) I use a medium, it is quick dry Linseed oil. Since you explained the oxidation process, how soon can I continue working on a passage? I usually just go for it, applying Liquin or The Quick Dry Linseed Oil (but rarely). Thank you again!

Thank you, I get it now😊

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Ай бұрын

Great.

Hi Dianne great video. Is it OK. to use liquin as a glazing medium once painting is touch dry or is it better to use something like linseed oil.?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Olivia, I'm not sure Liquin has been around long enough to provide us with a true test as to whether using it as a glazing medium on dry-to-touch will or will not cause cracking a hundred years form now. I've not really settled my mind about that and the research is not definitive, so I think it's probably safe so long as the paint underneath is not too thick. Otherwise, rather than straight Linseed Oil, perhaps it is safer to use a glazing medium.

Thank you for all this information it’s very helpful. I would just like to know if I can paint a layer on top of a touch-dry layer of paint that has the same level of fatness. For example, my previous layer was just oil paint straight out of the tube, and it’s now dry so will it still be safe for my next layer to be oil paint straight out of the tube?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Kneishan. Since you're not adding any medium, you don't have any worries.

Thank you, that was clear. How does this apply to the use of media like r&f pigment sticks? Or cold wax medium.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

The fat over lean principle applies only to oil paints. The reason is that the oil used to bind the pigment does not evaporate, but oxidizes as oxygen hits the surface. Therefore, it dries more slowly from the surface downward. Fat means more oil, therefore slower drying than lean, so the idea is for layers underneath to dry at a similar speed as those on the surface in order to prevent cracking.

Hi Dianne, a wonderful explanation, thank you! But I am a bit worried about putting a layer of paint mixed with liquin over an existing layer of paint out of the tube. I know it is not a solvent, but won't it eventually crack because it is drying quicker than the bottom layer?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Sharon, it will and that IS cause for concern.

Thank you so much.Does it mean,that I can paint only with liquin with every layer?Lets say I pant first layer only with liquin,let it dry overnight and another day I paint second layer with liquin and so on…Is it ok or is it not the roght procces?Thank you so much

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

10 ай бұрын

As far as we know to date, yes, you can use Liquin as the medium for layering. It is too new to have the long test of time that linseed oil has undergone.

brilliant tank you

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

For the new water soluble oil, can we add water or Liquin into the paint in some spaces where there is already an undercoat painted with paint from the tube ? Sorry for my English language, I hope it's understandable. And thank you a lot for all ! 😘

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Liquin is not water soluble, so if you add it to water soluble oil, then your oil is no longer water soluble.

Great info.thank u, S

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

A pleasure.

Hi Diane, Thankyou this is good explanation and will help me with my future paintings. But can I repaint over a cracked section of my latest oil painting where I added a new feature weeks later believing it was dry enough to do so. I didnt use any solvent, so do I need to remove some of the cracked paint first or can I just re-paint over the area. Your advice would be so appreciated as I was very happy with the painting until I noticed the cracking. Kathy.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Kathy, if there are cracked sections, something went fowl with the paint's integrity. I would need a lot more specific information before I could begin to understand what caused the cracking, and without knowing that, we have no way of knowing what would happen if you did anything else to the painting. I wouldn't advise doing anything further to it. To do so might just cause further frustration.

Dianne, as I understand it, the molecules in the oil link to form the bond to the painting surface. Is there a point in which thinning the paint with thinner will cause adhesion failure?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Greg. When we add solvent to the paint, we weaken its integrity. So except for the initial application where we use solvent-thinned paint to map out our composition directly into the canvas, it is best to use a medium rather than solvent for further thinning of the paint.

❤omg thank you!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Very interesting - had never heard of this -- question, if after the fat had dried could I apply a glaze of color thining the color with the solvent or would I need to use a special glazing medium? Love your classes

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Never use solvent for glazing because it will diminish the integrity of the paint. Always choose a reputable glazing medium.

Hello, This video was very helpful. I had the intention on using gamsol/liquin in the initial layers followerEd by safflower oil to make the painting “fatter” Is this accurate. I mainly wanted to use it for the white highlights and lighter colors on final layers. also wanted to use the safflower oil on the top because I’ve found that safflower yellows much less than other mediums or solvents. Would it adhere if my previous layers were gamsol and liquin?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

I am hesitant to recommend using mediums after the initial blocking. When you're first laying the composition out with washes, gamsol alone is sufficient; you don't need the Liquin. If your paint is of a consistency to brush smoothly, very little medium is necessary as you build the painting. It is better, during this process, to use a formula rather than a pure oil, then finish the painting with no medium.

Diane, I see my questions from months ago and you answered my questions. I want to ask about the use of Liquin. Should it be mixed with the paint dollop on the palette or dipped into with the brush as we work? One more. I'm guessing that less solvent means fatter pigment. A variation of solvent quantity then affect the lean consistency. A tiny bit versus a higher amount would still meet the fat definition. Correct? Thx

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, it is best for Liquin to be thoroughly mixed into the paint so that all the paint in that area dries at the same rate, so mixing on the palette is a better practice. To your fat/lean question: solvent breaks down the intergrity of the binder in the paint, so it's safer not to add solvent alone beyond the preliminary phase. Solvents within a painting medium work fine because there's oil mixed in with them. Fat refers to the amount of oil in the pigment, not the dilution of oil. Chemically, oil paint oxidizes rather than dries. The more oil present, the slower the drying rate. We must also figure into that any catalysts added to the oil that will speed its oxidation.

Hi Dianne! Love your videos and artwork 😃 I have another fat/lean question for you... I paint with 50/50 linseed oil/ solent. Should I add more linseed oil to the mix or even 100% oil for 2nd layers? Or is it ok to use the exact same amount of oil and solvent with subsequent layers? Thank you so much!!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Erica, I think you are safe with sticking with the same proportion all the way through. Pulling back on the amount of solvent as you proceed is probably a good idea, but I'd be careful about subsequent layers containing more solvent than layers underneath.

Dianne, your palette is so beautiful. Could you do a video on how to make one like that? I do have the same pochade box you do, although mine is probably smaller.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Fabrizio, check out Quick Tip 115 ( kzread.info/dash/bejne/hIOGx9CwhbuzdKw.html ) and let me know if that answers your question.

I appreciate very much how you teach! Are you familiar with copal medium, and can you talk about it. Is it fat, and okey to keep using through out a painting from start to finish? and use lots of it for a syrupy look?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Copal is a traditional resin based material originally used in making varnishes. More recently, it is used as an oil painting medium to speed the drying of the painting and give a high gloss. Even though it increases paint flow and does give a high gloss, it is not an ideal medium to use because it can become brittle and tends to yellow with drying. With so many more stable mediums available today, I do not recommend using it.

so the fatter the paint the longer to dry which is the reason for putting fat paint on top to allow it to dry over the thin paint which already dried. Does putting lean paint on as a final coat slow the process of drying for the fat coats below since they cant oxidize that easy with a dry coat on top, eventually leading to cracking?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

The lean will dry and run the risk of cracking over time as the layers underneath oxidize.

So just to make this clear, this only applies to when painting wet oil paint on top of dry oil paint, right? Bob Ross would oftentimes say "a thin paint sticks to a thick paint", and he would thin the paint down with a tiny bit of paint thinner so that it flowed more easily off the brush and he could paint on top of layers of paint. But he was painting on top of wet paint, not dry paint. Is that technically sound? Are the areas of his paintings that he made a little thinner, which included when he made his signature, are those secure on the canvas? Long question short, does the fat over lean principle only apply to when painting on top of dry paint? And it doesn't apply to when painting over wet paint?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Fat over lean is about the ratio of oil to pigment. The concern is that the top layer doesn't dry before the layer underneath. When painting wet into wet, we don't have to be concerned about that, but it is important that we keep the ratio consistent to prevent cracking.

Your explanations are so helpful. Can you clarify, from what you said regarding galkyd and liquin, I took it to mean that those do not affect fat over lean at all so you could use them at anytime during the painting process and not have a problem with the fat over lean rule. Is that correct?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

Жыл бұрын

Let me qualify that just a bit. The fat over lean principle applies to painting in layers where it is important for the bottom layers to dry before or with the layers on top, otherwise the top layer is prone to cracking. Drying agents, when added in equal amounts to bottom layers will facilitate their drying so that the risk of cracking is minimized.

In the fat and lean method can i use arcylic paints to do my portrait then go over it with a thin oil paint for color

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of artist use this method. It works fine to paint oil over acrylic, but never acrylic over oil. I would hesitate, though, to add oil on top of thickly painted acrylic because the slick surface my prevent the oil from adhering.

Thank you for this tutorial! 🙂 I have a question, can I paint without using solvent? Just oil paint straight out of the tube then I will make some layering but I will add some linseed oil on it? Thank you.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed. The major role of solvent in oil painting is to keep the brushes rinsed. I have a number of Quick Tips on color mixing. Check out the list at kzread.infocommunity

@imajeanaryart

3 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you so much for this! :)

Will there be cracking if I use paint straight out of the tube over a layer created with paint + linseed oil?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. When painting using the layering technique, we try to control what we do according to the drying speed of each layer. Lean layers dry faster than fat layers, therefore are not so conducive to causing cracking.

Hi Dianne, great explanation! Thank you! I'm glad you mentioned to add oil or Liquin to the paint when signing the painting; I hadn't thought of that :) I do wonder how to use Liquin. Can I add any oils - linseed, walnut - to the alkyd drying medium? Can that allow you to use the paint wet into wet or is it just for layering? Hope that wasn't confusing. Thanks again!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Roxanne, the purpose for Liquin is to speed up the drying of paint. As you know, our oil colors have different drying rates depending upon their pigments. Also, the lighter colors, especially, tend dry slower (sink) and to go dull as they dry. Adding a bit of Liquin can speed up their drying rate and to a degree prevent them from sinking. It's a good idea to know what any medium will do before using it. Walnut oil, for example, will slow the drying speed. On their website, Gamblin has a section that explains how mediums behave. Also, you can get that info by Googling any medium that interests you.

@roxannenaydan5362

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Dianne! That's helpful and yes, I'll do some googling :)

Thank you so much for this video, it was wonderfully explained and you were a delight to watch. I was in art school for five years and still feel like I missed out on a lot of the technical aspects of oil painting. So to clarify - it's ok for my first layer of paint directly on gessoed canvas be thinned with gamsol (I like to tone my paintings first), then followed with layers mixed with a medium (galkyd or liquin), then finally topped with layers diluted with oil for details and glazing?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. It is always fine to use a solvent for the first layer.

@CalliopeHoop

4 жыл бұрын

@@IntheStudioArtInstruction thank you so much! Just one more clarification - because mediums don't count as either fat or lean because of their drying times, I can do a layer of galkyd mixed paint over a layer mixed with linseed? Or should I always avoid doing that?

@susannerauch8237

2 жыл бұрын

@@CalliopeHoop I have the same question, Glenda. Dianne's explanation was wonderfully clear and easy to follow. I think the galkyd question may be a kind of "side" issue, but for me, too, it's a major one because I've never been really sure about using it on the later layers that have linseed mixed in. Thank you for asking it.

Thank you again. I know it may be a silly question, but why would an artist want to use solvent in a painting? If youre going to tone the canvas, just to cover it up with a thicker coat, I dont see the point. Will you explain? Thank you for everything you do.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Good question, Skin Vandal. One reason is that many artists work better when they get rid of the white of the canvas. Another is that some artists' method of painting allows the tone to show through in various parts of the painting, therefore will tone it with either a complement (mixed with solvent) or some related color to create color harmony. Still another is that using a solvent with the paint is a good way to lay out the composition or to create a notan underpainting that can easily stand editing. There are probably other reasons, too, but these are the most traditional ones.

Good info. Where I'm getting confused is, when I've heard on other videos, they used straight paint on top of paint that had medium in it...because it is "thicker". But if by adding medium such as linseed oil actually "fattens" the paint...then straight paint wouldn't actually be fatter would it?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Teresa, sadly not all painters understand the fat over lean principle. Choose those from whom you take advice wisely.

Thank you

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

And thank YOU for watching.

@Mmothership68

5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure

I FINALLY understand fat over lean ---- thank you!

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

I'm so glad I found your tips. I took my first class and the instructions I got were not correct. Can I save the work I started as I was told to add lots of paint to my block in and then use spirits on top so I could blend colours on top without paint lifting off the canvas. That is going to be a problem with drying now. Can I use spirit to remove the paint on the canvas let it dry and start again. I also used an acrylic ground and heard the is not good either. Thanks in advance for your feedback.

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

If all the paint were still wet, you could easily scrape it all off and start again, but if it's already dried, it can be done, but I think it best not to frustrate yourself by going that route. It requires lots of scraping and can weaken the integrity of the canvas. An acrylic primed canvas is fine. There are die-hards who insist that an oil painting should be done on an oil primed canvas, but the professional grade acrylic gesso made today works just fine.

@gaylegullon3496

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks you for you much needed advice.

Hi Dianne.. I'm new to oils.. for my first painting I went with the ala prima technique.. but I want use fat over lean in my future paintings.. i have a question I have seen many oil paintings with drips how do I achieve that ?? To my knowledge drips are made by mixing solvent but how does it imply on fat over lean if I had to add it on top layer? Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💖

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Celestial Hue, I have seen drip paintings crack and suffer serious surface scratches. Allowing that loose, running paint "effect" seems to work best with acrylic paint, but with oils (yes, it is thinned with solvents), it looks cool, but the artist risks the weakened paint surface becoming vulnerable to being damaged in the future. When you over-dilute the oil pigment, In essence, the pigment particles have no way of clinging to the surface.

Very helpful! :)

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

5 жыл бұрын

Great!

Hi Dianne, I have a question. Is it okay if If I use Gamblin Solvent Free Gel as a glazing medium on top of a touch dry painting? How/ Will it affect the painting? How do I avoid cracking of surface? Can I use safflower oil as a glazing medium on top of a touch dry painting?

@IntheStudioArtInstruction

2 жыл бұрын

Christian, avoid using anything but an artist grade oil for reconditioning a dry painting for fresh paint. Cracking is caused by layers on top drying before layers underneath. Gamblin claims that their Solvent Free Gel "supports the broadest range of painting techniques with the least compromise across color, dry time, texture and mark-making", but not having used it, I don't have an answer derived from experience.

@christiantobielgueco9981

2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much! @@IntheStudioArtInstruction