WATER WASHING ARTIST OILS
It is easy to take for granted the oils we use in painting. Most of us probably assume that linseed, safflower and walnut oils are simply what you get when
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NATURAL VS. “NATURE-IDENTICAL” SPIKE LAVENDER
A synthesized “nature-identical” Oil of Spike Lavender has recently been made commercially available in the United States. This oil is less expensive than natural Oil of Spike Lavender because it
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MAKE YOUR OWN “SECRET” WET-ON-WET MEDIUM
Wet on Wet, or alla prima (“first attempt”) painting has become increasingly popular, with plein air (“in the open air”) painters taking the lead. In the recent past, artists with
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NEW! ORGANIC BRUSH SOAP
We finally released the brush soap everyone has been asking for. This new Organic Brush Soap is made from organic sunflower oil and organic coconut oil. Both of these oils
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PAINTING WITH SPIKE LAVENDER – MARK PATNODE’S RECIPE
When Mark was young, he would come home from school to find his mother working on a painting in one room while preparing her latest dinner creation in the kitchen.
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FAT OVER LEAN – SHOULD I WORRY?
This article deals with a question about “fat over lean” that is often asked by artists who have seen the issue raised in a painting handbook, but are unsure about
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SPIKE LAVENDER: A SOLVENT-THINNER OR AN OIL-MEDIUM?
Recently, several people have asked this question! Turpentine, acetone, and mineral spirits are often called “solvents”. You can’t paint with them directly because they will not form the necessary film
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18 YEARS OF SPIKE LAVENDER – PAINTINGS BY ALEX KOLESZAR
Alexander Koleszar just finished a stunning exhibition called “Chiaroscuro of the Butterfly” at the Archangel Gallery in Palm Springs. You can see some examples of his work HERE. The colors
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FLYING WITH ART MATERIALS
At The Art Treehouse, one very common question asked by artists concerns the shipping of art materials by air, or travelling with art materials on commercial airlines. This is a
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Ways to Use Oil of Spike Lavender
Direct link to Oil of Spike Lavender product page HERE. 1) Mix with Linseed Oil and tube paints for a smoother brush flow. Use just a drop. 2) Use
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