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Oil Painting Tips
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Mussini® Oils by Schmincke – The History and Beauty
MUSSINI® represents the finest resin oil paint, based on the old masters’ formulations guarded by Cesare Mussini. Schmincke optimized the formulation using modern techniques, and raw materials, making them both traditional and modern. The character and the quality of MUSSINI® are unique throughout the world and meet the requirements of demanding artists. Cesare Mussini Cesare […]
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Making Your Own Paint – Tips
Have you considered following in the footsteps of the old masters and making your own paint? It’s certainly one way to become more intimately involved with your artwork. We offer some tips, tricks, and products to help you along your journey. Making your own paint with pigments and binders from Schmincke Many artists, even today, […]
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Varnish an Oil Painting
Not everyone chooses to varnish their oils. The benefits of applying a coat of varnish to an oil painting are to improve the appearance, unify the finish of a painting and get rid of ‘sunken-in’ areas. Varnish makes a painting easier to clean and provides a barrier to dust, pollutants, and physical damage. 10 Tips […]
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Gamblin Oil Painting Tips
Gamblin has solvent-free alternatives Back to school is often the time we hear the perennial concerns over oil painting and solvents in the classroom. Fear not, Gamblin has safe alternatives. Here are links to practical advice. Gamblin’s mission is to lead oil painting and printmaking into the future. This means crafting materials as they ought […]
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DIY Repair a Small Canvas Tear
A small tear in a canvas can be heartbreaking. Luckily, most can be fixed reasonably successfully. This DIY canvas repair is best left to the artist. Here are step-by-step tips to help you with your DIY canvas repair SUPPLIES Acrylic gel Palette knife #12 unprimed canvas Sheets of disposable palette paper or glassine A heavy […]
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Schmincke Mussini Oil Colour Videos
If you love colour you will love these beautiful videos about Schmincke Mussini Oil colours. Artist Suzie Morris shares her atmospheric and multi-tonal technique for oil painting. There is some unexpected and wonderful colour mixing suggestions to liven up your palette. The videos are divided by hue so pick your favourite or pick the one […]