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Chris Saper · 12-03-2002, 09:40 AM

Hi Jean,

No, it's not necessary to always use a medium. Or ever.

I am just now experimenting with a medium, and I don't like it particularly, although I plan to do many paintings first, as it's just a new learning curve. To date, I have only used paint from the tube, with the underlayers thinned a little with mineral spirits (or in the past, Turpenoid).

I think your use of medium should be based on that you like, what you want your work to look like, and what your painting temperament is like.

12-03-2002, 09:40 AM	#3
Chris Saper SENIOR MODERATOR SOG Member FT Professional, Author '03 Finalist, PSofATL '02 Finalist, PSofATL '02 1st Place, WCSPA '01 Honors, WCSPA Featured in Artists Mag. Joined: Jun 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,481	Hi Jean, No, it's not necessary to always use a medium. Or ever. I am just now experimenting with a medium, and I don't like it particularly, although I plan to do many paintings first, as it's just a new learning curve. To date, I have only used paint from the tube, with the underlayers thinned a little with mineral spirits (or in the past, Turpenoid). I think your use of medium should be based on that you like, what you want your work to look like, and what your painting temperament is like. __________________ www.ChrisSaper.com