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Old 11-29-2008, 06:50 PM   #1
Jennifer Bogartz Jennifer Bogartz is offline
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I think I've made a mistake...




I've been using Liquin to experiment with glazing, I'm copying a master painting (Caravaggio). At first I just used a little Gamsol, walnut/alkyd medium and paint. Then I just used the walnut/alkyd medium and paint. The paint started to bead up when I tried to glaze over it so I switched to Liquin and paint. I didn't sand in between layers. I did mix the Liquin in with some paint, more than 20% medium I think. I also dabbed my brush into the liquin and mixed it with the paint. After reading what you wrote about mediums, I think I used bad painting methods.

I'm used to working alla prima with just paint and walnut oil but wanted to gain some experience with working in layers and glazes. How do I do that with sound methods that won't delaminate?

Also, with regards to working fat over lean, is Liquin considered fat or lean? If it dries faster than paint straight out the tube than can I use paint straight out of the tube over it? Should I ditch the Liquin?

I appreciate any feedback you have.
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