Blotchiness. Sinking in. Dead spots. These are well-known terms for oil painters that have caused vexation for centuries. The remedies range from oiling out with a wide variety of materials to applying retouching varnishes.
The process of oiling out is often touted as a safe method to restore the sheen of dried oil paint films that have sunken in. What are the causes of sinking in, and is oiling out the best practice to correct dull paint?
In Sinking In, Oiling Out, and Retouching Varnish, we review some historic abuses of each process made during the late 17th through 19th centuries. We provide the causes of sinking in and the best practices for remedying dull and matte passages in oil painting.
By doing this, we hope to give you a more thorough understanding of these basic yet often misused practices and thus ensure the longevity of your paintings.
George O’Hanlon, Natural Pigments Technical Director, presents this Studio Tips course.
Course Content
Course Includes
- 1 Lesson
