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Re: technical question-oil painting
From: D. Sterner (dsterner_at_TeacherArtExchange)
depending on the colors you use - it takes weeks for a painting to dry.....some colors dry faster than others.
It also depends on your medium solution - I use equal parts of linseed oil, demar varnish and mineral spirits - but there are other mediums available that promote drying. Ask at your art supply store for a product that will speed the drying time.
HELP-How long does it take an oil painting to dry?-I've started working with a photographer-some of his clients wanted oil portraits done as well as photo portraits. I just finished the first one last night-but it is VERY wet-it's been ages since I used oils- I thinned down the paint with linseed oil too and wonder if I put in too much-I would just touch my brush in the linseed and then mix it in the paints. Thanks.Barb
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