Quick Tip 176 - Making Oil Flow

Artist/Art Teacher Dianne Mize answers a subscribers question with this primer on oil paints.

[milemarker]

You may have put this out 5 years ago, but it still is "omg!" worthy! Great specific tips. Extra-specially helpful! Thanks :)

[joantucker]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU  . . . this is a FANTASTIC quick tip.   It is so easy to add too much oil to stiff paint, you are the only artist who has ever recommended using 'single drops' from the palette knife!   Also,  I have looked at so many 'how-to' tips and read books/article trying to find straight forward step(s) for re-working old (dried) paintings. YOU MADE IT SO SIMPLE!!!!   Dianne, you are THE BEST EVER!  Each of your tips/lessons is so explicit and easy to follow!! Take care in Georgia.

[EverydayCarrie]

The spray bottle to wet the canvas is brilliant! I watch this video and went and tested this technique and it’s a game changer that I needed for my process. Thank you for doing these quick tips!

[simaabed]

She is indeed the best instructors in here .

[mona]

So happy & grateful for these 2 tips ...I never got the right amount of linseed oil for my paints moreover, I love the idea of 50/50 gamsol & linseed to prime one’s canvas. Thank you Diane...👏👏👏

[chrisopen]

Thank you Dianne, one of the best videos I've seen giving tips on oil painting. I've struggled with paint consistency and all the conflicting advice around mediums. Your advice is very much appreciated.

[mariecaroniaplotkin]

you are the best of all the hundreds of art teachers I've watched. I wish I knew all this 50 years ago when I started painting. Having you for a teacher is awesome and I thank you

[HannaFBerg-bjvp]

OMG, i have been wondering about this for years and years, this is changing everything.

[Chavacandraw]

You are a wonderful teacher. So many of my beginner questions, you have answers for me.

[kommi]

Best teacher I've found. Brilliant. Learning lots from you and am so grateful that you share these.

[meghanworkman]

Dianne, I just LOVE your videos. I also recently bought your book and am in the middle of reading it, and your generous, kind, free spirit shows through every page. I've learned so much from watching your channel and I really appreciate your thorough explanations of everything. You truly have a gift for teaching. Thank you! Also...bonus kitty footage! 🥰

[billkibbel]

Love all your quick tips. This one also featured Studio Supervisor Cat on duty.

[jenledsome]

This is exactly the Quick Tip I needed! My first attempt at oil painting was so frustrating because the paint just "globbed" on the canvas. I knew I had to be missing something. Your patient and calm explanations make learning so easy and enjoyable!

[daliaklein]

Dear Diane. You are such a wonderful person. So sensitive to details. A true artist and teacher. I thank you so much.

[lindaoberquell]

As someone else said, this is a game changer. I've struggled with this issue for a long time and didn't know what to do. You are so

[gennydavidsonsmith]

Another brilliant tip. Thank you Dianne.

[kellykrall]

❤❤the answer to all my problems! Thank you !!

[lisafroment]

I just love watching and listening to your quick tips. You have so many great tips and you are so clear in your delivery that you make me want to paint more than I am right now. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.

[anne-mariemarshall]

I am a watercolourist but would like to paint in oils. This info was terrific because it answered so many basic questions I had. Thanks Dianne

[whoisharo]

THIS IS AMAZING I've looked everywhere. Thank you!