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A fat-over-lean sequence should be used with alkyds or alkyd mediums. Alkyd paints dry more quickly than traditional oils due to their oil-modified alkyd resins. Therefore, do not use alkyd paints or medium solely on the upper layers of an oil painting because the painting will crack.
The James A. Michener Museum, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, will present this retrospective of work by Pennsylvania Impressionist Harry Leith-Ross through March 4.
To easily transport oil paintings, consider placing sheets of wax paper or lightweight plastic bags between them. These layers will keep the paint from sticking to itself as a result of environmental changes that might occur during transportation.
In the winter 2006 issue of Workshop magazine, we offered an inside look into Montana painter Ned Mueller's plein air workshops. Here, we showcase his figurative and landscape paintings as well as a few drawings.
Q: I would like to put a finish on several oil paintings. Damar provides the depth I am looking for, but it’s a little too glossy for my taste. Any other suggestions?
Fifty-six works, including paintings and sculpture, on loan from art collector Bill Foxley, will be on display in this exhibition at the Joslyn Art Museum through February 25.
Enter American Artist's Self-Portrait Competition, and win valuable prizes!
Extended entry deadline: May 19, 2008
If you are chosen, your artwork will also be reproduced in the print edition of American Artist, on the magazine’s website, and in one of the magazine’s e-newsletters.
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Watercolor Highlights - Spring 2008
