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Comment by Montalvo on July 3, 2013 at 17:48

RIchard, it's hard to communicate since you can't hear my voice. Im asking because i wanted to know if people that buy art are picky, if it's not oils. I've never sold anything, just curious. I guess people will buy it whether it's oil or water mixable eh? If they love it they'll buy it! 

Comment by Montalvo on July 3, 2013 at 6:56

So it's not "Oil on canvas" it's "Water mixable oils on canvas". Im confused. On the bottom of your painting it says "Oil" So when you sell your work do you go between Water mixables and oils? The last three workshop did you use water mixable oils?? 

Comment by mario alberto velazquez on July 3, 2013 at 2:54

richard,,exellent comments about the wmo,I 've  recently seen this products on this page..I see much difference in the original oil painting....with this i get nearer to watercolor...will try to get....thank you ....was helpful

Comment by Montalvo on July 2, 2013 at 18:48

Thank You Richard.

Comment by Jessica Futerman on July 2, 2013 at 17:47

Beautiful painting!  Wonderful warm atmosphere.  Interesting to read the comments on water soluble oils - I have been using Cobra brand for the past year too.  Didn't know it was possible to tone the canvas first with acrylics - will have to try that.  I use water to make the paint more fluid as I haven't been able to find walnut oil.  Kind of like the effect that gives, maybe because I first began painting with water colours!  

Comment by Richard Robinson on July 2, 2013 at 13:50

In my opinion water mixable oils are about 90% of the feel and workability of standard oils. They tend to lift off the canvas a little easier which means brushstrokes often reveal a little more of the canvas than you would expect. I've overcome this in this painting by toning the canvas with a warm beige acrylic first.

Cleanup is easier and less hazardous. I use walnut oil as my medium to avoid any fumes from mediums which include drying agents. I also read that some people can develop a sensitivity to Linseed oil so I thought it best to avoid that too.

When I use standard oils now I tend to use M Graham's oils since the binder in those is walnut oil as opposed to linseed oil in most other standard oils. When I use those I cleanup with a citrus cleaner (zest-it) or occasionally turps or kerosene when I want a more thorough clean, although my head usually regrets it afterwards.

Comment by Montalvo on July 2, 2013 at 5:27

Richard..do  you prefer Water mixable oils or just oils? Reason????    :)

Comment by mario alberto velazquez on July 2, 2013 at 3:58

thank you...are the same results with traditional oil?   I  want to get these !!

Comment by Richard Robinson on July 1, 2013 at 19:46

Thanks guys. Yes this is Cobra water mixable oils from Royal Talens.

Comment by Sharon Repple on July 1, 2013 at 7:27

What a wonderful collection of grays! 

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