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Jennifer Ross started the discussion Sourcing ACM in the forum Supports

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:56:29 -0700

Hi, I am looking for affordable & good quality ACM panels, and wondering if anyone knows of good sources besides Artefex, which is very pricey! I just ordered some from Home Depot, the brand is Falken Design, does anyone know anything about this brand, pro or con, or could recommend another brand or source that ships or that is in NYC that I…

Jennifer Ross replied to the discussion Best Solvent-Free Method for Underpainting/Block-in Layer in the forum Oil Paint

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:17:28 -0700

Reply to Best Solvent-Free Method for Underpainting/Block-in Layer

Thanks! After reading the article on water-miscible oils, I have decided to use traditional oils for my underpainting instead! Would the best solvent-free method for traditional oils be to use paint straight from the tube, spread as thinly as possible, and then wait for it to dry fully before painting the subsequent layer, which would have a…

Jennifer Ross started the discussion Best Solvent-Free Method for Underpainting/Block-in Layer in the forum Oil Paint

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:10:17 -0700

Best Solvent-Free Method for Underpainting/Block-in Layer

Hello,
I am maintaining a solvent-free practice, and for my initial layer, which can be a simple block-in or loose drawing, or an overall toning of the canvas, I have been using water-mixable oils thinned with water. For my support, I am using oil-primed linen. Is this OK? What, if anything, is known about the longevity of water-mixable oils?…