Virtual Painting Session: Color Mixing and Working with Alkyd Oil Paints

TLDRIn this virtual painting session, the artist continues working on a painting, using a combination of traditional oil paints and fast-drying alkyd oil paints. The artist demonstrates how to mix colors and discusses the benefits of using alkyd oil paints for faster drying times. The painting will be available for sale after completion. Join the live stream for a special sale offer!

Key insights

🎨The artist combines traditional oil paints with fast-drying alkyd oil paints for faster drying times.

🖌️Learn how to mix colors to create a flesh tone for painting skin.

🎨The artist demonstrates the importance of layering and building up color in a painting.

💰Take advantage of a special sale offer during the live stream to purchase the completed painting.

🆓Every purchase during the live stream includes a bonus study painting as a thank you.

Q&A

Why does the artist mix alkyd oil paints with traditional oil paints?

By using alkyd oil paints, the artist can speed up the drying process, allowing for faster work and layering of colors.

What is the advantage of using alkyd oil paints?

Alkyd oil paints dry much faster than traditional oil paints, reducing the waiting time between layers and allowing for quicker completion of a painting.

What colors are used to create a flesh tone for painting skin?

The artist combines titanium white or flake white with yellow ochre and a touch of red to create a basic flesh tone.

When will the completed painting be available for sale?

The completed painting will be available for purchase on Saturday during the live stream. The sales are first-come, first-serve, so be sure to join early.

What is the special offer during the live stream?

Every purchase during the live stream includes a bonus study painting as a thank you from the artist.

Timestamped Summary

00:01Introduction to the virtual painting session and special sale offer

00:22Discussion on color mixing and the use of alkyd oil paints for faster drying times

04:59Demonstration of mixing a flesh tone for painting skin

11:23Announcement that the painting for sale has already been purchased

12:52Explanation of special sale offer and bonus study painting for every purchase