Oil Painting Medium for Beginners: How to keep it SIMPLE using LINSEED OIL

In this video I go over my number one oil painting medium for beginners... LINSEED OIL. I discuss why I like it and how to use it.
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Materials
Linseed Oil Medium - amzn.to/2o1HgGq
Oil Paint I recommend for beginners: amzn.to/2XHOCvL
Titanium White
Cadmium Red Hue
Cadmium Lemon
French Ultramarine
Canvas Pad - amzn.to/35fMFsW
Best Brushes Ever! www.rosemaryandco.com
Hi, I am the son of two artists and began painting in my hometown of Richmond, Virginia before I could walk. I was a rare combination of artist and athlete so I moved to Los Angeles in 2008 to play football for USC. I left the team my sophomore year to focus on painting and filmmaking, applying the same focus and discipline from my football career to my art. I primarily work in oils, and spend most free days painting "en plein air" in my new home of Sarasota Florida.
Where to find me:
Website: www.chrisfornataro.com
Facebook: / forza43
Instagram: / forza43
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[@bintabdulqadir8189]

This is the only video i have found on RUclips that actually made me understand the use of mediums and solvents.

[@paintcoach]

YES!

[@iyadanv9502]

Totally agree. I was searching for this

[@Nothing-iz6hw]

Same here :)

[@sissifranz1020]

Same!!

[@aragornsavvy6675]

Same.

[@madiha_tanveer273]

I was trying to find a video explaining mediums simply, and everyone was going on and on about 10000 of mediums... like we’re not all professionals...xD
But your video was easy to understand ^_^

[@ailsatg]

I've painted for years but always been intimidated by oils specifically. Your videos have been great for demystifying the process and setting me up to learn, thank you!

[@andalvernoble5533]

Oh man this is very clear, you deliver the information very clearly! thanks bud

[@paintcoach]

You got it!

[@reb5824]

@@paintcoach Great Video! Thank You!! I am going to finally try Oil painting!

[@danjensen9425]

Awesome. I learned something today. Started landscape with only a short video. I needed to know this.

[@gemzzz]

Thank you for clearly explaining the use of solvents and oil since I was struggling understanding that as a beginner and this helped so much x

[@beautisardar6717]

You are only one very gentle man who is able to explain our mind word about medium or linseed oil especially the beginners like us in painting .thank you very much .

[@Asteptillustration89]

Thank you for the straight forward tips! You clarified a lot of confusion! 😃

[@krgrief]

FINALLY someone shows the process and doesnt just explain how to put paint on the canvas, but how to use the solvents/mediums. thank u

[@InjiArtistry]

Finally. A straightforward, simple and clear answer to medium questions. Thank you.

[@Alina-ti8wu]

I'm just trying out oil paints and this is the most concise and easy-to-understand resource i've found, thank you so much!!!

[@KathyBrooksArt]

Thanks for taking the mystery out of this and providing a clear, easy to understand lesson.

[@tunablanket]

This is very helpful ! Im just starting out and im 13! Thank you

[@hausofdeville]

Thank you for this video! After looking thru multiple videos, this one was the best at explaining what I’m looking for!

[@itsmeh11]

Very helpful... precise... to the point... descriptive.... EASIEST, SIMPLIEST AND BEST DESCRIPTIONS!!!

[@wildideastudio]

This was so helpful. Thank you. I've been struggling with mediums and how to layer, and this definitely brought about some aha moments!

[@MikeSmithnewz]

I am coming back to painting with oils after a long time, so your video helped remind me of the basics re linseed oil. Great, thanks.

[@jillians3480]

Thank you for making this video! Your explanations were concise and made sense!

[@ronitjudelman5688]

Always excellent tuition: simple and clear. Thanks!!!!🎉

[@lisaraering4691]

Great video! Thanks for taking the time to explain so in-depth. You might want to add the safety info about both products as well. That Linseed Oil has been known to combust so you really need to be careful. The paint thinner needs to be covered if you are going to use it while painting so as not to breathe it. Ventilation is a must!

[@cherylnathanodette]

Cheers this was really helpful and cannot wait to start.

[@mafiawaifu]

Thank you for the tips!!!!!! Got into painting again since childhood.

[@Dramaqueen928]

Thank you! Perfect and straight to the point.

[@cathyhuynh8167]

Thank you so much!! This helps a lot and very easy to understand

[@davidsierra6682]

I agree. Very clear info. What we need!

[@creatiff.official]

Great help! Thank you Coach!

[@lindarobinson1393]

Perfectly simplified - great tips and demo :).

[@becurious17]

THANK YOU. 🙏🏼 So simple and to the point. 🙌🏼

[@madisynbabb]

this was so helpful! makes me more confident in starting oil painting

[@ginnibrower596]

Thank you for clarifying how to use linseed oil. Your very good at explaining. 🤗👍

[@sharontyson3120]

Thank you!! Helped clear things up!!

[@michaelannfitzgerald8742]

Great video! Thank you for helping me understand linseed oil!

[@paintcoach]

Any time!

[@j.emmanueltessier8355]

This is a really good refresher video.

[@michaelmcewan432]

Excellent tutorial again 😁 great help

[@victoresparza6829]

You explain everything super good.. thank you so much!

[@Killermon23]

Incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@Jkdabomb10A]

Finally this explained the difference clearly. Thanks!

[@BG-it5ol]

Thank you so much, I can actually understand where to make a start .🙋‍♀️

[@joleasemarshalljr7123]

Thank you so much, this truly helps a lot!!

[@lhayes9953]

Love this!!! You made it sooooooo simple. Thank you!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@sayrcindy]

Very simply put, thanks!

[@wowwest]

Thank you I can’t wait to try oils!!

[@paintcoach]

I'm glad you liked the video!

[@adie4928]

Paper towels, unsung heroes. Nice one!

[@AngelaNewcomb]

Thanks for this !

[@dalialakkany797]

Thanks a lot for this clear explanation 👍

[@nicolasbusse]

Great delivery! A pleasure to watch

[@paintcoach]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@siminallaseth443]

Thank you. Very helpful. God bless.

[@champyngiddy]

wow. Great tutorial. Thank you

[@shadowsunstudios]

Omg soooo helpful been irritated with my paint strokes lately this oil has def helped!!

[@TheopticnerveX]

Thanks Paint Bro!

[@julioluna3366]

Thank you Coach!

[@Z3nHolEminD]

Excellent pr3sentation,,, i was schooled,, thank you coach

[@paintcoach]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@vj4939]

Thank u so much... the video was really helpful...

[@robynkirkman5762]

Thank you Chris, I have been struggling with very thick titanium white from the tube, will try the linseed oil for the flow !

[@howlermonkeysweat]

thank you straight forward and easy

[@abcd-wg2iq]

Thank you my man! Super simple, genious. People make rocket science from mediums

[@jensideas]

Thanks! this really helps!

[@jayv1444]

Thank you so much!😁

[@davidturner5295]

Great advice - thanks

[@jignapanchal7150]

Thank you vy much vy useful video as I want to make my new painting

[@jrlakin370]

Brilliant. Again.

[@Bijon-Roy]

Amazing video 👏

[@eleftheriageorgiadouart7156]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@williammichael2156]

Thanks for this

[@faizazafar5193]

Wooooowwww it's the first time I understand 😍

[@happylifmindfully]

Thank you very much for very valuable information great amazing...

[@ramjeh]

Quite breif and super helpful thankyou!!

[@jenittav08]

Very helpful thank you

[@maggiolivier9855]

Very good...thank you

[@TheWolfman932]

You're a cool chill dude. Nice video.

[@srikanth.r8969]

Really helpful bro

[@kerrypattison-christie1166]

You have indeed simplified. I’m almost 50. Been using graphite n watercolour. Alway wanted to use oil but to scared😂. Recently mi Lidl ole cat died to gonna dedicate mi first oil painting to her. Thanks for making this vid, feeling way more relaxed about having a go now 😇🙏🙌✊✌️🖖✨😃

[@mychannelofart5336]

Very informative. I've been using walnut medium for wet on wet oil paintings like Bob Ross would use liquid clear. They both work the same.

[@debbyd4073]

Thank you so much for this. You explained it perfectly, I like listening to U and love learning lol I'm new to oil paints...Abstract art seems to call to me more than anything else. Acrylics dry too fast for me and I can't wait to try the oil paints.😁 Slow drying time is exciting to work with. I definitely want more working time. Thank you! ♡

[@sagarn18]

thanks man. you are a saviour :)

[@rajaprodhani2575]

Very nice and useful

[@iyadanv9502]

I liked and subscribed your video. Because you are providing informations that we want. 👍

[@paintcoach]

Thanks for the sub!

[@janapeony8561]

great explanation

[@snapsro2978]

super helpful! :)

[@inkiwitch6621]

Thank you!!!!❤

[@anuk7473]

Thank you so much

[@juwenayu8913]

Just discovered your channel a few days ago and I decided its time to try oils! A while ago I just received my oil paints and excited to explore them since I've been a watercolor/gouache hobbyist! 🙂

[@TOPTENTRAVEL01]

Thanks, Paint Brah.

[@jardimdirita]

Thank you!!!!

[@lindastevenson6642]

thank you

[@Aaronzver]

Great video. Haven't touched oil in 15 years and I completely forgot what linseed oil was for.

[@olgaurueta542]

I have a bottle in a kit and now i can use it!!

[@kathleen7849]

Thank you.

[@lankabhumi1114]

Thank you very much. What is the first step to start on a canvass? Do I need to apply something on the canvass first?
Also can I paint over a water colour painting with oil or acrylics - asking whether I could recycle the canvass? Thx

[@rachelodwyer5779]

Very helpful video. I'm only starting out and wondering for toning the canvas or sheet, would you use the paint thinner with your paint, so as not to waste it? And then cover the whole canvas with this light layer? Thank you

[@kdj.imagery4317]

Really enjoyed listening to your video. I was wondering about using linseed oil over top of a painting? I've read/heard that it adds more vibrancy to the colors, would this work with oil pastels as a final coating? I like working with oil pastels and the current piece I'm working on, the colors are really dull looking.

[@CreativeSituation]

thank you.

[@archanashah8860]

Hello Paint Coach
Thank you for sharing the guidance and skill in other videos. I'm one of your fanclub.
I've a question related to his to make a medium.
In what proportion the lingered oil and white spirit are added together to make a medium to increase the flow of the paint and to follow the rule of thick over thin. Anything else is added to make the medium like varnish or Winsor Newton gel?
I definitely want to slow down the drying time.
Awaiting the reply!
Thank you!

[@kaymack5304]

Does the paint thinner have fumes? I’m so confused about what is safe to use indoors. Being in a cold climate I can’t have windows open for most of the year. Thank you for your videos!

[@kassnav]

Thank you for this! So do we have to add more linseed oil for every layer to keep with fat over lean? Or does that not apply?

[@allenvoss7977]

I have a question. I tint my canvas by using and odorless turpentine as a medium. Then when that’s dry, I then use liquin original for my blocking in . Then when that is dry , I typically just work straight with the paint and lend seed oil for the remainder of the painting. Are there any problems with this system I should know about ? Please and thank you.

[@ritakauffman4829]

This video was very helpful to me as when to use the medium and paint thinner. Can you explain how some oil paintings have a matt finish and others have a shiny finish? Also, why do some paintings have varnish over the oil painting surface?

[@giuseppesoldani9333]

Hi, can i ask you a question? I bought the Louis Velasquez’s book named: Rembrandt’s Superior oil and how to make it”; which explain how to refine and thicken linseed oil. The book shows a method of thickening while you put oil before into the freezer and after into the refrigerator; do you think it is a good method? Thanks.

[@halatmothership6969]

i work in a small area, what paint thinner is not too overwhelming for odor. Can clove oil also be used as a thinner? Thank You

[@fishisnotfishfish2267]

Yes thanks, can u make a video explaining direct painting, I know this video relates to that. Seems hard to find someone that can explain direct painting in a detailed and clear way. Indirect painting Is easier to find.