I like too use Turpenoid as a blender. I scribble some color on the surface then use a paintbrush slightly dampened with the Turpenoid. For one it extends the pastels and also it allows for the brushstrokes to show thru. Not sure what type of a surface you are using, if you use papers, even ones made for acrylics you have too be careful not too use very much of the Turpenoid. As you mentioned, the use of it is best for base layers. As for detailing, I don't do very much detailed work I like to make impressionist style artwork. Great video, cheers!
Thanks for the demo John , it looks like the blending of multiple colours is more successful when blending the pastels into each other without the use of spirits of any form. I have never used oil pastels but think it might be a fun thing to try one day.😊
It seems counterintuitive to me when I see people blending oil pastel (which uses a base of MINERAL oil) with linseed oil (which is a VEGETABLE oil). That's only going to cause problems down the line even though the immediate results may actually look like a decent blend. But mineral oil and vegetable oils are not the same when it comes to how they dry (I won't go into the science of it here). Best to stick to the products demonstrated in this video which are much more compatible with oil pastel!
I tried linseed oil and when the painting was curing it was uneven almost like the different oils repelled each other. I ruined my painting. I have used all the paint thinners and I have no issues. I use as little of thinners as possible between layers.
I like too use Turpenoid as a blender. I scribble some color on the surface then use a paintbrush slightly dampened with the Turpenoid. For one it extends the pastels and also it allows for the brushstrokes to show thru. Not sure what type of a surface you are using, if you use papers, even ones made for acrylics you have too be careful not too use very much of the Turpenoid. As you mentioned, the use of it is best for base layers. As for detailing, I don't do very much detailed work I like to make impressionist style artwork. Great video, cheers!
Thanks for the demo John , it looks like the blending of multiple colours is more successful when blending the pastels into each other without the use of spirits of any form. I have never used oil pastels but think it might be a fun thing to try one day.😊
It seems counterintuitive to me when I see people blending oil pastel (which uses a base of MINERAL oil) with linseed oil (which is a VEGETABLE oil). That's only going to cause problems down the line even though the immediate results may actually look like a decent blend. But mineral oil and vegetable oils are not the same when it comes to how they dry (I won't go into the science of it here). Best to stick to the products demonstrated in this video which are much more compatible with oil pastel!
I tried linseed oil and when the painting was curing it was uneven almost like the different oils repelled each other. I ruined my painting. I have used all the paint thinners and I have no issues. I use as little of thinners as possible between layers.