Tonight finds me getting ready for the Sunflower Festival. It is so relaxing to immerse myself into this meadow painting after the bustle of town. I love the rural midwest landscape, and capturing it with paint is sheer heaven. Right before leaving or Carmel, I topped off my walnut oil with safflower oil. I didn't have time to clean out the can, so I ended up with a 50-50 mix. The honeymoon with walnut oil was waning, as I did not like the stiff, sticky residue that was beginning to adhere to ferrel and bristle, as well as the way it was setting up on my palette. The simple addition of safflower oil has made all the difference! Oh, how I have missed the safflower oil! It cleaned my brushes right up, even reversing the damage the walnut oil was doing, and my bristles are supple again. After two months, the benefit of a tiny extra bit of gloss was not worth the cons of the walnut oil. This is Day 21 of the 30 day painting challenge, and my 994th painting in 994 days :)
Gorgeous painting. Love the softness of colours. Really lovely♥
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful painting! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This midwest landscape could be in France or Italy as well.
ReplyDeleteOh! This just fills my eyes to the brim...I want to go there.
ReplyDeleteyour brushstrokes are just bloody awesome... I adore visiting you... I always go away inspired...xx
ReplyDeleteAs always a beautiful piece of art that touches the soul. The softness of this painting allows the imagination to wander in this field.
ReplyDeleteHave a very nice Sunday
Nicole/Beadwright
what a beautiful soft quality your paintings all have-I love this one.
ReplyDeleteNature eye candy always here!! These are particularly gorgeous!! Great info on the oil differences!!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles