You Asked – Oil Paint on Clay Board
Today’s question comes from John :
John Writes:
“I used gamblin oil paints to paint over a clayboard (ampersand). Then later I realized that clayboard might not really be ideal for oils. Is that really so and what happens to the finished painting when painted over clayboard? Hope anyone can help.”
You Asked – Reusing Acrylic Canvas
Today’s question comes from Renee:
Renee Writes:
“I painted a canvas with acrylic paints, but am very unhappy with it. Is it possible to just start over with the same canvas? Is there a way to wash it, or should I just paint it white again and paint over it? Thanks so much! (ps. this is my first time painting)”
You Asked – Brushes and Aluminum Cans..
Today’s question comes from Donna :
Donna Writes:
“When painting with acrylics can I use an aluminum can to hold the water I clean my brushes in between painting? Is plastic better than aluminum?”
You Asked – Keeping Canvas Boards From Curling Up?
Today’s question comes from Cindy and she asks:
“How do you keep canvas boards from curling up ? I have several that I had in storage & recently took them out & some of them have curled up.”
You Asked – Displaying a Pastel Painting
Today’s question comes from Marie and she writes:
“I have recently been experimenting with oil pastels and have achieved some good results. Do the pastels ever completely dry and how are they to be displayed? I see there is a fixative for them… must they be shown under glass? I’d like to use them in some of my mixed media paintings and just seal them.”
You Asked – How to Paint Falling Snow
Today’s question comes from Marie:
Marie Writes:
” Is there a way to produce an oil painting that has FALLING SNOW in it. I saw some paintings in Key West where the artist had falling snow in almost all of his work, however upon questioning the dealer there no one could tell me how this affect is accomplished. Can you?”
You Asked – Seal Acrylic Painting?
Today’s question comes from Pat :
Pat Writes:
“When I paint with acrylics on canvas should I seal it with anything when I finished. Is there more than one choice? What should drive my decision?”
You Asked – Camera Obscura or Lucida?
Today’s question comes from Coco:
Coco Writes:
“Can you tell me if the cameras obscura and lucida do the same thing. I would like to project images on 24×36 sheets and also like to project the image onto a wall. I would appreciate any info. and what you think are the best products.”
You Asked – Paint Realistic Water in Watercolor?
Today’s question comes from Winifred:
“Can anyone tell me how to paint realistic moving water in watercolour?”
You Asked – Using Zinc White?
Todays question comes from Helen and she asks:
“In using oil paints, I always use Titanium White, where and how is Zinc White used (Mixing White )? Thank You .”
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