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Mineral spirits has some of the same problems as turpentine. Also, one of the qualities of turpentine is that it can hold a hard edge where is mineral spirits has a tendency to produce a softer edge. When, using turpentine, make sure you using pure gum, spirits of turpentine, and not under any circumstances, steam distilled turpentine.
One of my instructors LOVES Gamblin Neomeglip medium. He is a very experienced portrait artist and likes to revisit/paint his paintings the next day so that works for him. I tried it outdoors, en plein air, but the paint seems to take a day or two to dry. It is similar to the traditional 50/50 mix of Linseed Oil and Gamsol Odorless spirits. I prefer Liquin Original as it dries to the touch in 24 hours. Just a comment for the comparison.
Great info: complete and to-the-point. Thanks. I use no spirits but I do add a tiny bit of walnut alkyd for the ébauche. The polyester resin gives it a firm dry, but drying time is slower so I alternate several paintings at once. I'm more concerned with long term health impact (me, my pets,...) than with building up anintolerance to gamsol.
As you present each item pick it up at show us that don't just keep them in the line when we just looking at all of them at once that some people are trying to really understand you
I have tested the refined linseed vs cold pressed by WN the cold pressed dry faster and yellowed less than refined linseed. Contrary to what was advertised.
@@jamesmonroe3043 Yes from the same brand Windsor and Newton. July of 2021. With Titanium white both linseed performed well after a year but with Lead white the cold pressed linseed yellowed less And drying time is faster with colored pigments.
