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Lon Haverly · 02-19-2002, 12:25 AM

Be careful with graphite or charcoal. In my opinion you should spray them with a fixative before painting over them, as they can muddy up into your paint. You can thin it with thinner or alkyd walnut oil, which dries fast.

02-19-2002, 12:25 AM	#3
Lon Haverly Juried Member FT Professional Joined: Feb 2002 Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland Posts: 698	Be careful with graphite or charcoal. In my opinion you should spray them with a fixative before painting over them, as they can muddy up into your paint. You can thin it with thinner or alkyd walnut oil, which dries fast. __________________ Lon Haverly www.lonhaverly.com