THE BEST way to OIL OUT!

What is "oiling out"? I share with you what it is, why and how you should do it.

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[warpedweft]

I used liquin to oil out a couple of times and in one painting it yellowed very badly within 12 months and in the other, dark yellowed drips appeared within 6-9 months. I didn't much care about the one with drips as I didn't like the finished painting anyway, but the other, I was quite upset over. I painted over the areas that were obviously yellowed a couple of weeks ago, mainly to experiment as it was that or discard the painting altogether, and I'm waiting to see what happens. However painting over liquin can be an issue if you're using a very thin layer over it, particularly if you are glazing. I've had issues with beading up in this scenario, so I now only ever use liquin in my top layer, and mix it with stand oil to slow down the drying, not only to prevent cracking and/or beading up, but because liquin tacks up way too quickly for my liking.

[nickalton]

This is the best explanation I’ve seen on YT! Btw, what a beautiful painting!!

[pradeepjhuboo]

Thank you. It's much needed help for many of us out there with old oil paintings that have begun to show tiny cracks. Great !

[Jacklette]

Hi Tanner, can one oil out on acrylic paintings or use cold wax as a finish?
Greetings from Munich/Germany

[PolynHoare]

Thank you for sharing using medium and how to blending the color.

[Andrew-lwyo]

Watching on lunch while subbing for intermediate art.

[whimsicalmeyberry]

Do you know if rosemary or lavender spike oil (as non-toxic solvent alternatives) would also work to not over-oil it instead of gamsol? I do paint without harmful solvents, but never drew so large, that I got this problem. Thanks for creating relaxing and informative content!

[jesshasnofilter]

I need these fundamentals explained like this. I'm self taught, which means I know nothing going in. Suuuubscribed.

[gayathrisaravanan]

If I had any doubts in oil painting, I always watch your videos!! ❤

[garyhind]

Very informative.. especially the fat over lean process.. Great stuff.. thanks

[creativemargie]

Thank you so much for this video. But now my question is; Can you oil out on an oil painting that has already been varnished with gamblin gamvar?

[leahgordillo]

Hi! I am from Argentina, a very new oil painter. I finished a painting around one months ago. It is dry in touch. It's an abstract painting. It has one layer, very thin. My question is how I can varnish the piece to protect It from dust. Oiling out is not necessary I think you commented. What can I do? Sorry for my english! Thank u for all your videos, I love them!!

[Matllig]

I spray clear shellac between layers. It doesn't yellow, and has the added benefit of stabilizing the oil layer and prevents cracking, like adding rebar to concrete

[patriotmonkeyq]

Retouch varnish is best for me. You work with small brush strokes from end to end. Takes time but worth it. Protects the painting but you can keep working on the painting after it dries.

[davidgavin]

Great info others don’t cover. Great lesson, thanks.

[danielpennercline]

So can oiling out be a synonym for varnishing? I thought you were essentially varnishing this so as to make it all a similar texture/shine without blotches. Would love to know. Also would you say that to strip down the medium situation that I could just go with liquin original and gambsol and call it good...like for everything, washing brushes, varnishing, thinning/mixing paints and oiling out? I'm just trying to simplify with a priority of fast drying. Thanks!

[stephanieeargle]

Thank you, Tanner! How long would you suggest to wait to use a Gamvar Picture varnish after you have oiled out?

[Aitor]

Thank you for the video! Sorry if I'm missing something but wouldn't a varnish layer once the painting is finished, solve the uneven mate vs shiny areas? The varnish layer will not only protect the painting but also make its surface shiny?

[artkaboom]

Thank you for a great informative video! If my oil painting is dry for a year or can I still oil out and ....two, is it okay to varnish? many thank! .

[kelcarrigan]

Thanks for the video, Tanner! I’m new to oils and I have a painting that needs this for sure.