Took this over to show to friends this morning and realized that I still did not have the color right. Now it is "COOL"
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
"As it Is" Cold Wax Painting 40x30
Just finished this fun piece. I will be adding pictures of the process shortly. Cold Wax with Oils. Many people have asked me about the "mix" I use: These are approximate. 1/3 oil pigment, 1/3 Borland's Wax Medium and 1/3 oil painting medium. I have used even odorless turpentine for the oil painting medium as well as some of the thicker types. It depends on the application process. When I am finished mixing, the texture is like cake frosting. Many folks paint with Cold Wax on a smooth flat service. I have been working on an upright easel and on canvas. It works for me! I usually work on 4 or 5 layers, letting each dry at least overnight before applying the next layer. Tools? are putty knives, palate knives, pencils, oil crayons, sticks and occasionally, but not often, a paint brush. Sometime I finish with a tea-like oil glaze to adjust color.
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