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HOW TO DESTROY A GOOD BRUSH!

September 23, 2018April 26, 2019 editor 1648 Views

The secret is near the metal ferrule.  If paint gets packed up too close to the ferrule, it is almost impossible to get out.  The oil can be removed by

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A TALE OF THREE OILS

September 23, 2018April 26, 2019 editor 1660 Views

Once upon a time, artists who worked closely with their materials knew that oils must be purified before they could be used in painting.  In those days, oils were processed

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FAT OVER LEAN – SHOULD I WORRY?

September 23, 2018April 26, 2019 editor 3394 Views

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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PAINTING CLOUDS WITH BALSAM SPIKE VARNISH

September 17, 2018April 26, 2019 editor 1758 Views

Jack Tenney is an artist that contacted us about his work with landscapes – particularly his interest in using walnut oil and Oil of Spike Lavender.  In his experimentation he

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