In this Studio Tips course, George O’Hanlon, Technical Director of Natural Pigments, discusses making your own oil paint. He demonstrates the process of oil paint making and discusses pigments, mediums, and the tools needed to get started making your own collection of paints.

You learn how to grind different types of pigments, such as Prussian blue, ultramarine blue, and pyrrole red, in linseed oil. We show how to prepare the grinding surface for making paint and clean your tools effectively. You learn how different oils behave with one pigment. Discover practical tips on how to package your oil paint in collapsible tubes. What tools do you need to get started making your own collection of paints.

Studio Tips are courses focused on how-to and provide practical tips to help you overcome common issues among artists. Buy this course now to access its content. After enrolling in this course, you have immediate access for the next thirty days.

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  • 1 Lesson