I have been told that gouache is oil-based, that it can't be mixed with acrylic. I have been told that all oil-based paints are dissoluble only by turpentine or linseed oil. Linseed oil cannot dilute oil paints, it is used as a medium for the product to be used. I use mineral spirits. I was told not to use a varnish on watercolor and have done so without it bleeding. I have also used acrylic matte-gel paste which is supposed to thicken the product but really just speeds up drying time and creates a more matte, opaque surface.
As well, I have successfully blended oil with acrylic and do not have to put five layers of gesso. I use a white gesso successfully instead of clear. I also have looked into buying water-based oil paints. Why so much misinformation? I have checked with art students, my art teacher, books, websites and courses and found there is a lot of stuff on here that is well, bunk.
2006-11-24
18:40:28
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