Painting with Water-soluble Oils

Explains characteristics of the new water-soluble oil paints and gives step-by-step directions for achieving a range of techniques, illustrated by color art work and comments from 15 artists using a variety of styles. Gives tips and cautions on using water-soluble oils, and compares the major brand

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Water-soluble oil paints have hit the market by storm. First came odor-free turpentine, which is mild but not exactly odor-free for more sensitive artists. Then some creative chemist figured out how to mix oil and water. Don't ask how, but it works. This has begun to open up the oil painting field to painters who like the results of oil painting but don't like the chemicals. Some faithful watercolor artists are also sure to give these new paints a try. Sean Dye explains everything the painter needs to know to paint successfully with these new paints. Painters eager to venture into the world of odor free oil painting are introduced to the physical characteristics of the paint itself and how it differs from other mediums. Mini-demos, with step-by-step instruction, show format methods and techniques for using this medium with various tools and surfaces. Paint mixing with traditional oils and other water-based mediums is also covered. A variety of artists demonstrate how these exciting new paints can be used to create handsome paintings in a variety of styles.