tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post4656088915581826733..comments2024-03-28T16:36:12.581-04:00Comments on Gurney Journey: Your Questions about Painting James Gurneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-72864906258582645272019-09-29T22:25:27.163-04:002019-09-29T22:25:27.163-04:00As I'm sure you know, you can paint in oils wi...As I'm sure you know, you can paint in oils without using solvents. For those you use a solvent thinned first layer this can be an issue and cause a change in technique. But there are now quite a few solvent free mediums on the market including a couple solvent free mediums made by Gamblin and another by M. Graham. And as someone else mentioned, there is the water mixable oil option. I would recommend Cobra or Holbein as they seem to have the least amount of issues as reported by internet forum members (I am a guide on such a site).<br /><br />If you aren't already - using OMS (odorless mineral spirits) is the recommendation for the "safest" solvent. Gamblin's Gamsol is the one recommended by Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, Inc. (I am not associated with Gamblin in any way).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01748870550654942916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-31075542964586868712019-09-29T15:16:28.358-04:002019-09-29T15:16:28.358-04:00Janice, yes, oils over acrylic is perfectly fine.Janice, yes, oils over acrylic is perfectly fine.James Gurneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01870848001990898499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-90687273487595713302019-09-29T14:47:20.419-04:002019-09-29T14:47:20.419-04:00Hi James! Long time fan here. One more question: ...Hi James! Long time fan here. One more question: If I start a lay-in on a primed canvas using acrylics, washes to draw outlines and lay in tones, is it okay to then finish the painting later back in the studio with oils? Acrylic washes under oil finish? Janicejanice skivingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07907400457045945037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-73997594080900225292019-09-28T06:45:21.711-04:002019-09-28T06:45:21.711-04:00Jim Williams : sorry not turps but low odour keros...Jim Williams : sorry not turps but low odour keroseneJim Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957872837411669611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-31957915595330503932019-09-28T06:43:43.587-04:002019-09-28T06:43:43.587-04:00Dear James,
I've been using oils for some year...Dear James,<br />I've been using oils for some years and have found that I can dilute, glaze and even remove paint with Liquin or Liquol. Why do you bother to use mineral spirits? I clean my brushes in low odour turps but know people who do quite well with baby oil (petroleum derived). <br />Sincerely,<br />Jim WilliamsJim Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15957872837411669611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-1173452818002110292019-09-28T03:17:26.487-04:002019-09-28T03:17:26.487-04:00One more thing: if you use Liquin, check the label...One more thing: if you use Liquin, check the label and do some research. Many people can't stand the chemicals in it.Mariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477403806364388132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-3057304694104387772019-09-28T03:08:10.107-04:002019-09-28T03:08:10.107-04:00James, have you ever tried "water miscible oi...James, have you ever tried "water miscible oils"? I haven't, but I'm considering buying some. I don't use any solvents, which actually limits my technique, mainly at the beginning of a painting when it's typical (and useful) to use thinner, leaner paint: water miscible oils could be the solution. I was wondering if you have any experience with this material.Mariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477403806364388132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-37235445556800715322019-09-27T23:17:58.355-04:002019-09-27T23:17:58.355-04:00I had problems with the solvents from oil paints f...I had problems with the solvents from oil paints from the start. I spent the first month of college oil classes as high as a kite, until I discovered that the hardware store carried masks that filtered out solvents. Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738800349104474163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-81336904604979910002019-09-27T12:11:07.678-04:002019-09-27T12:11:07.678-04:00OOPS,I FORGOT TO ASK ABOUT YOUR LIVE ACTION DINOTO...OOPS,I FORGOT TO ASK ABOUT YOUR LIVE ACTION DINOTOPIA SERIES AND MADE FOR TV MOVIES.DID YOU LIKE HOW THEY TURNED OUT?IVE GOT THEM BOTH ON DVD AND WATCH THEM AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.I LIKE THEM ALOTDAVID CARLTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199008145316835407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-57075368921873893872019-09-27T12:08:34.025-04:002019-09-27T12:08:34.025-04:00DEAR MR.GURNEY.I REALLY LIKE YOUR ART WORK.I WAS W...DEAR MR.GURNEY.I REALLY LIKE YOUR ART WORK.I WAS WONDERING WHEN YOU WERE HOPPING TRAINS WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER.DID YOU EVER HAVE TRUOBLE WITH ROUST ABOUT,OR THE TRAIN POLICE.?SORRY I CANT THINK OF THE PROPER NAME FOR THEM.DAVID CARLTONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199008145316835407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-21646635732216892102019-09-27T11:26:10.076-04:002019-09-27T11:26:10.076-04:00This stuff is gold! I love these q&a posts. Ha...This stuff is gold! I love these q&a posts. Have you ever considered teaching an online course? I hear Proko is looking for some qualified teachers for his new platform, hint hint. Virginia Fhinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14232436299404731218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-29139291410310033162019-09-27T08:56:11.118-04:002019-09-27T08:56:11.118-04:00Before seeing Daroo’s comment, I also was going to...Before seeing Daroo’s comment, I also was going to highlight that phrase — “constructive level of dissatisfaction.” Well said!Steve Gilzowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339351509228931534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2999230124118604245.post-34600644242867581962019-09-27T08:33:00.862-04:002019-09-27T08:33:00.862-04:00"I try to maintain a constructive level of di..."I try to maintain a constructive level of dissatisfaction"<br /><br />This is the best description of a great mindset for the creative process. Too much critical dissatisfaction can be paralyzing -- while too little self analysis can send one flailing over the creative cliff. <br />Employ the power of positive pessimism.Daroohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02269629297022511462noreply@blogger.com