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Jean Kelly · 12-03-2002, 02:06 AM

Are there any problems associated with using the paint straight out of the tube? I like the texture of thick paint but am concerned about cracking in the future. What are your thoughts on this?

I also appreciate the look of thinly glazed paintings, but thick paint in swirls and gobs is kinda like sitting down and crunching a handful of nuts. Sometimes you just gotta do it!

Jean

12-03-2002, 02:06 AM	#1
Jean Kelly Associate Member Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,567	Is it absolutely necessary to use a medium? Are there any problems associated with using the paint straight out of the tube? I like the texture of thick paint but am concerned about cracking in the future. What are your thoughts on this? I also appreciate the look of thinly glazed paintings, but thick paint in swirls and gobs is kinda like sitting down and crunching a handful of nuts. Sometimes you just gotta do it! Jean