So, here are some things I’ve learned about the medium….
Once dry it doesn’t lift… In fact after a couple of weeks it’s insoluble to water and you don’t need to frame. Of course that means edges are harder to soften after the fact.
Lights dry darker and darks dry lighter
Needs to have at least semi rigid support… crescentboard, some type of hardboard or 300 H2o color. It will respond to pretty much any surface, paper, aquabord, gesso etc.
After painting you can keep it activated with airtight seal and moisture source, but once dried it’s done.
Easy to clean and comes out of clothes… but you need to make sure brushes get really clean.
You can mix with watercolor, goauche, acrylic, An underpainting with an acrylic wash works well.
You can use it thinned out or like oil.
It dries matte, but you can use a casein varnish if you want some shine.
I know this is more info than you probably want, but I’m trying to decide between this and water based oils for the kids, so I’ve been trying to experiment. Stephen Quiller has lots of info.
Deb
on June 4, 2021 at 12:32 pm
This has such vivid color-I love that. Your dark background makes the rose even more beautiful. I think I’m inspired to go work on values now!
You’ve made painting a difficult rose look so pretty and inviting to try doing. Neat how you outlined the flower & leaves against the background. POPS.
I love what you’ve done with casein! Love the clean lines and vibrant colors…
Speaking as a past A & C counselor, I would consider the issues and problems with both. The kids will have fun with both, maybe do what won’t make you too crazy!!!
You’re tempting me to try casein, interesting texture and vibrant colors.
Les
So, here are some things I’ve learned about the medium….
Once dry it doesn’t lift… In fact after a couple of weeks it’s insoluble to water and you don’t need to frame. Of course that means edges are harder to soften after the fact.
Lights dry darker and darks dry lighter
Needs to have at least semi rigid support… crescentboard, some type of hardboard or 300 H2o color. It will respond to pretty much any surface, paper, aquabord, gesso etc.
After painting you can keep it activated with airtight seal and moisture source, but once dried it’s done.
Easy to clean and comes out of clothes… but you need to make sure brushes get really clean.
You can mix with watercolor, goauche, acrylic, An underpainting with an acrylic wash works well.
You can use it thinned out or like oil.
It dries matte, but you can use a casein varnish if you want some shine.
I know this is more info than you probably want, but I’m trying to decide between this and water based oils for the kids, so I’ve been trying to experiment. Stephen Quiller has lots of info.
This has such vivid color-I love that. Your dark background makes the rose even more beautiful. I think I’m inspired to go work on values now!
Ohhhhh that light on the leaves! Beautiful
You’ve made painting a difficult rose look so pretty and inviting to try doing. Neat how you outlined the flower & leaves against the background. POPS.
I love what you’ve done with casein! Love the clean lines and vibrant colors…
Speaking as a past A & C counselor, I would consider the issues and problems with both. The kids will have fun with both, maybe do what won’t make you too crazy!!!
Thanks Rose. Good advice…