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If you wanted to create a palette of only fast-drying colors, from which you could reasonably mix any color....what would be some suggestions? Lightfastness is important, too. […]

The names of the connector is POL. And your hose (top picture) Male POL connector should fit tank, female POL connector. The new style valves on propane tank (OPD) are cross compatible with new style (your BBQ)and old style (your torch) hoses. Your hose end is the same as the end on propane regulator used for fuel/oxygen torches on this style propane tank. Are you aware your old style ...

Lightfastness and Permanency of Watercolors by David Lex Rollins You probably put a lot of yourself into your watercolor paintings: time, energy, concentration, anger, love, blood sweat, & tears. So you sure don’t want your creations to fade, discolor, or otherwise deteriorate. Here are some things to consider to prevent that from happening:: • your paper • framing and mounting materials ...

Hello! I’m a regular over on fantasy/sci-fi, but I’ve got a pastel question I hope you guys can answer… I’m working on a painting at the moment that is Gouache with Soft Pastels over the top (in places)… My question is about fixing the pastels. I’ve heard that unscented hairspray is ok, so is it worth spending my hard earned on the ‘proper’ stuff? I assume the fixative will ...

Hi everyone, A quick question: What is the difference between the Gamblin alkyd-based product (for faster drying of oils) versus Liquin? Is there a significant difference that […]

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I have been toying around with student grade colors and would like to try my hand with Artist Grade paints. As I paint at home in a […]

Looking at the vitual pallet I can see the colour Rose Madder, I am assumeing this is an oil colour , but how would I mix axcrylics […]

Mixing the dark green colors of coniferous trees (pine, juniper, cypress) is more challenging for me than mixing the light green color of spring grass. For example, […]