Thanks Colley! I’ve read these tips from you in the past. It’s nice to see them in action! When I do oils I’ve always used paper towels but I think I will try the cloth rag next time.
Just a safety tip. Maybe Colley mentions it but i have not yet had time to watch the full video. Be very careful with drying oil on rags. They can combust. I put mine in water and seal it for disposal. Better safe than sorry.
Thankyou! this has been one of the most informative videos i have seen about all the aspects that get overlooked. Anyone can match a colour but the tips about the amount of paint and medium will change my practice.🙏
Thanks for the tips Colley. Interested in your palette colour layout. Normally I would group the reds and other colours together . What is the reason you have chosen this sequence of colours on your palette?
nice, thanks for the tips! lots of wisdom that passed the test of time. Could you write down the mediums you use? I'm not sure if I got the names right, sorry.
In my own experience I’ve found a brush ultimately the best approach, a palette knife doesn’t quite have the same sensitivity in my opinion; as I used a knife for my first six years.
Some handy tips, thanks. May I offer a tip of my own? Try wiping your palette clean with a wet wipe from Woolies or Coles. The alcohol content in them cleans it really well. Not trying to teach an old dog new tricks though LOL Cheers. Graham
Thank you I. Unfortunately I was told by Chroma that this medium has been discounted. Hope you can find a substitute. If you do please let all your fans know. Happy New Year!
Firstly I do not use turpentine or any other solvent until the end of my painting day. I’m dipping into my Lean Archival Oils Medium to flush out the last little bit of paint. Thanks for watching.
Do I understand correctly-you wipe your brush off with a cotton cloth instead of rinsing in a container of mineral spirits? This would save me a lot of time and effort.
I can tell you know youre stuff but i feel you are trying to cover too much ground in one go?. Im trying to piece together all your info but perhaps you could slow down and just explain one thing thoroughly. You have so much skill and insight to share! Sorry but trying to be constructive. Also I can't seem to find the medium for sale to try. Is Sansodol by W&N the same kind of thing?
Hi Paul, sorry for the late reply. We’re planning to launch a Patreon later in the year which will go deeper into these topics. In regards to your other question, I believe Sansodor is more like an odourless turpentine; I would recommend either Archival Lean Medium or Galkyd Oil Painting Medium.
I usually get a lot of tips from your videos, but this one is not one of them. You didn't demonstrate mixing paint to match the color on your easel. Not very helpful. Sorry, but this didn't work.
Thanks Colley! I’ve read these tips from you in the past. It’s nice to see them in action! When I do oils I’ve always used paper towels but I think I will try the cloth rag next time.
You can get rags from Costco, The Home Depot & thrift stores; really an awesome little tool.
Just a safety tip. Maybe Colley mentions it but i have not yet had time to watch the full video. Be very careful with drying oil on rags. They can combust. I put mine in water and seal it for disposal. Better safe than sorry.
Easy to see why you are a good teacher. Loved the "painting DNA" comment.
Thanks Bill
Thankyou! this has been one of the most informative videos i have seen about all the aspects that get overlooked. Anyone can match a colour but the tips about the amount of paint and medium will change my practice.🙏
Glad you found the video helpful.
I wish I'd seen this video when I started painting! Thank you.
I hear that Archival paints are no longer being produced. I would be interested to know what you will choose to paint with instead. Love your work
Good question! I have been told they’ll be back on the market in 2025. But Gamblin and Michael Harding are a very good option.
Thanks for the tips Colley. Interested in your palette colour layout. Normally I would group the reds and other colours together
. What is the reason you have chosen this sequence of colours on your palette?
The four on the far left and the ones that I use the most; it’s happened gradually overtime.
Thanks Colley
nice, thanks for the tips! lots of wisdom that passed the test of time. Could you write down the mediums you use? I'm not sure if I got the names right, sorry.
Archival Oils, Fast Drying Lean Medium.
@@colleywhissonartist thank you! have a nice day
Mixing colours with a palette knife is also a great way to keep your colours really pure, as the knife is so easy to clean.
In my own experience I’ve found a brush ultimately the best approach, a palette knife doesn’t quite have the same sensitivity in my opinion; as I used a knife for my first six years.
great vids, thx, besides the Gamsol is there another medium you are using, that brown liquid? is that Galkyd? or Gamblin solvent free?
Yes, it’s Archival Oils Lean Medium.
Some handy tips, thanks. May I offer a tip of my own? Try wiping your palette clean with a wet wipe from Woolies or Coles. The alcohol content in them cleans it really well. Not trying to teach an old dog new tricks though LOL Cheers. Graham
Thanks Graham, this Old Dog still got a young heart.
Great suggestion for color mixing exercise. Thank you!
Glad you took something away from the video.
You are a great Teacher 💪💪
Thank you, it’s taken many years to get here.
Ultramarine or Cobalt blue?
Ultramarine
@@arachosia Thank you!!! 💓
Great sir!
Thank u so much for the info
What is the medium you’re using?
Archival Oils, Fast Drying, Lean Medium
Nice tips! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great tips simple but really useful.
Glad you took something away from the video.
What’s the name of your odorless medium?
Archival Oils, Fast Drying, Lean Medium.
Thank you I. Unfortunately I was told by Chroma that this medium has been discounted. Hope you can find a substitute. If you do please let all your fans know. Happy New Year!
thank's
I'm a little confused as to how he dispenses with turpentine and goes to the right color just by wiping the brush. Explain it to me, please.
Firstly I do not use turpentine or any other solvent until the end of my painting day. I’m dipping into my Lean Archival Oils Medium to flush out the last little bit of paint. Thanks for watching.
@@colleywhissonartist Great video. Thanks Colley!
Helpful thanks
Glad I could help.
It's not a Magic Wand 😅😅 Amen... Preach
Do I understand correctly-you wipe your brush off with a cotton cloth instead of rinsing in a container of mineral spirits? This would save me a lot of time and effort.
I only clean at the end with spirits at the end of my painting day, otherwise I use rags on my brushes at the easel.
I can tell you know youre stuff but i feel you are trying to cover too much ground in one go?. Im trying to piece together all your info but perhaps you could slow down and just explain one thing thoroughly. You have so much skill and insight to share! Sorry but trying to be constructive. Also I can't seem to find the medium for sale to try. Is Sansodol by W&N the same kind of thing?
Hi Paul, sorry for the late reply. We’re planning to launch a Patreon later in the year which will go deeper into these topics. In regards to your other question, I believe Sansodor is more like an odourless turpentine; I would recommend either Archival Lean Medium or Galkyd Oil Painting Medium.
Less of the camera on you. Keep it on the painting while you are commenting. We want to watch more of how you paint. Very impressive.
Sure Chris, I let Alex do the production, If the truth be told, I’m doing this to help Alex gain some experience.
I usually get a lot of tips from your videos, but this one is not one of them. You didn't demonstrate mixing paint to match the color on your easel. Not very helpful. Sorry, but this didn't work.
Thanks for the feedback. I more so attempted to demonstrate a general guide on what has given me success.