You Asked – Thickening Acrylic Paint

Today’s question comes from Jeff

Jeff Writes:

“I work with acrylics. I enjoy painting thickly with Impasto only the various gels and other thickening mediums are becoming too expensive for me at this time. Are there any other ways to add body to acrylic paint? Perhaps with substances one might find around the house? I read in various book that one could mix joint compound, sawdust, plaster, corn starch etc. with acrylic paints.  ”

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You Asked – Student Grade Oil Paints

Today’s question comes from Jack and he writes:

I am thinking about making the switch from acrylics to oils.  Can anyone recommend a good student grade oil paint to buy?  I cannot afford artist quality paints at this time.  I heard good things about Winsor & Newton and Grumbacher but wanted to see what other artists use.  Thanks!

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You Asked – Acrylic Painting Sealant

Today’s question comes from Christina and she asks:

“I am not a painter. I just purchased a set of painted pictures for my grandson of his favorite characters to be hung in his bedroom for his birthday. The artist shipped them to me but the sealant she used has made the painting look like they are splattered with oil kind of. They are 12×16 canvas panels painted with acrylic paint and sealed with a gloss. Is there any way to fix them now with like a Krylon glossy sealant or something like that? I contacted her and she said this is the way they all come out with the gloss sealant spray and the only other option is her redoing them new with a matte sealant. I’m not sure that will look good. Any advice would be appreciated? Can they be salvaged? Thank you!”

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You Asked – How to Clean a Watercolor Painting

Todays question is from John and he asks:

“Is it possible to safely clean a watercolor painting?  There was a flood in my garage  recently and one of my watercolor paintings was badly soiled from the water and debris floating around.”

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You Asked: How to Store a Wet Oil Painting

Today’s question comes from Andrea and she Writes:

“How do I store a wet oil painting?  After I complete one of my paintings, I let it dry, uncovered, in my studio.  I notice after several weeks, the painting collects dust, that is difficult to remove.  I have tried moving it to a different room and storing it in a closet, but none of these solutions appear to be working.”

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You Asked: Getting Started with Oils

Todays questions is from Ned.

Ned Writes:

” Hi, I would like to learn how to start learning how to paint with oil colors . I have the basics in Drawing with pencil and thought oils would give me more of building portraits or scenes . At first I would like to try and discover if I have the ability . This would entail me getting a cheap set up to begin with. As I live in Victoria Australia are you able to asist me in this ?”

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You Asked: Using Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils Together

Today’s question comes from Elize

Elize Writes:

“Can I use soft pastels and pastel pencils together?”

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You Asked – How to Safely Ship a Painting

Todays question come from Pauline.

She asks:

“I have sold a painting – acrylic on canvas to someone in Canada. It’s 24 by 16″ approx, a deep canvas. Any ideas on how to ship it safely would be appreciated. Has anyone used a particular shipping / postal service they could recommend?”

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You Asked – Oil Painting Thinner

Todays question is from Zyed:

I have done an oil painting using artist thinner to paint with. But i have now been told that useing thinners with oil pigments will ruin my painting. If that is true,are there any soloutions to this problem?

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You Asked: Nupastels and Skin Tones

Today’s Question is From Carole.

She Writes:

“I work in Nupastels…hard pastels. I have difficulty coming up with skin tones. Does anyone have experience with Nupastels (hard pastels) and what colors/numbers to use for Asian, Africian skin tones particularly?”

Do you have any information that may help Carole?  Please leave your response in the comments box below.  Thanks for your help!

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