Texas tea! 😂. Thanks for alerting us about opening the jar 👍🏼. I just bought a set of these to play with. I decided to order some of the water mixable paint thinner because I heard that it won’t change the colors like water will and it is formulated to work well with the paint.
You are so cute and I am happy yu shared this. I don't know why but the way you said "I couldn't open the bottle" made me giggle! I tried these paints for the very first time today and it was.. interesting. Haha
A possible solution to the tough opening bottle is to transfer the linseed oil to second bottle with a twist cap that has the dropper attached, the old fashion kind will be air tight. I also keep the mediums in the fridge.
Lol, thanks. I tried that...guess I just have weak hands. As my life coach I should let you know that I put some in another jar. Thanks for the chuckle.
I opened most of my W&N mediums with no problem. Then I bought a bottle of regular linseed oil to condition a palette and there. was. no. way. to take the damn thing off. Eventually I had to saw off the cap. I don’t know what the issue is with it!
With acrylics you have the luxury of fast drying paint so you're right you can paint dark to light ...but you can also paint light to dark for the same reason. Maybe it is because I came from water colours to acrylics. Thanks for watching.
Nope, never thin that paint with water. Water and soap on cleanup only. It’s common misinformation. Water creates a unstable paint film and leads to paint just looking flat and sunken. Use the appropriate water misable medium. Your paint texture and colors will be far more vibrant.
I watched a different artist on this subject and she said a little water mixed with the paint 🎨 for the 1st layer only and that there are mediums for this and that but after that initial layer she mainly used the quick drying medium.
@@tinkerno11 yes I’ve seen others suggest that but using anything containing water on a canvas or gesso’d surface can lead to pour results as it gets absorbed into the surface which is not what you want. Cleanup is great with these though…, and no fumes or oder.
I'm trying to learn about these WMO paints too. I read someone suggested doing the initial toned underpainting using acrylic paint thinned with water that has been treated with Flow-Aid. (Or I wonder if the underpainting could be done using acrylic paint diluted with airbrush medium like I saw in another video.) Then they said that once the underpainting done with thinned acrylic paint dries you then begin using these water-mixable oil paints for the rest of the painting.
I’m just starting to use W&N Artisan oils, so I’m by no means an expert. That said, there is a massive amount of bad information out there. As Fred pointed out, “never thin with water”. Only use water-missable mediums. W&N has a large number of Artisan mediums specifically made for their Artisan oil paints. Generally, learning to use the water-soluble paints is like any other skill - especially painting. A lot of other skills, like getting composition right, still apply. But many techniques, materials, and tools are different. It’s a learning path. Keep it up, and learn from successes and failures.
Why must we paint the same things over and over when oil painting. Its gotta be my #1 vice with oil painting in general. It's tedious... oil painting, at times!! Especially on a complex piece.
Thanks for this. Could you tell me how you are doing disposal with these paints. I know they clean up with water but rinsing them down the sink doesnt seem like a good idea since they have the same pigments and linseed oil as traditional paints.
I dip my brushes in the oil and wipe my brushes clean on paper towels, and then wash then with dawn dish soap to break down any remaining oil. It is suggested to keep used paper towels in a metal tin (old paint can works) with some water and Dawn dish soap. Keep until you have enough to dispose of at a household hazardous waste facility. The pigment in the oil jar sinks to the bottom so you are using clean oil each time you paint. When enough of it builds up and it turns to sludge I would save the clean oil and add the sludge part to the metal can. I hope that helps. Let me know if you find an easier solution.
What I heard is that as long as you pour it down the sink so that it gets into the grey water system, it’s fine, because that gets treated. Do not just pour it on the ground tho.
Apparently my hands just are not strong enough because I tried that, lol. My husband got it opened but it took him a couple of tries. Glad to know we weren't the only ones who struggled!
I tried that! It worked on all the ten or so previous identical W&N bottles. Then came the one that just would not budge. I knew the push and turn manouevre, I do it all the time. This time it just didn’t work.
@@DanilaAbramenkovArt Unfortunately I can't use the 'stinky' original oils that is why I am excited about the water mixable oils. What spray cans do you mean? I think I may try a solvent free gel to mix with the oils as well as the linseed oil. Have you used Gamblin solvent free gel?
@@LaurasArtBasement spray cans for the street art but they aren't good for lungs.. So better cover face. I didn't tried I'm using combination of oil thinner (white spirit) it called and oil.. It is a consistency in one bottle made for mixing oils
If you use linseed oil as medium, please be aware that linseed oil is self-igniting at room temperature. So don't leave a cloth with linseed oil behind, when you are done painting. Put it in an air-tight closed container covered in water and place it outside your home. Sadly, way too many houses have burned to the ground becauce of this dangerous substance. ruclips.net/video/9yq6VW-c2Ts/видео.htmlsi=SvYtdwWcwjNHFTfj
good video...but tried and did not like at all...but I see the benefits for sure. You have to try new materials to see if something other would be good for you.
Sorry you did not like water mixable oils. I am still getting use to the oils. Using the linseed oil made the paints more enjoyable for me. I still have to learn more about using these paints to really enjoy them. Good on you for trying something new and different!
@@LaurasArtBasement Hi I had the same problem with a W&N jar. Took it back to the store and they couldn't open it either. Gave me another one but I had to use pliers to open it. The pliers are called slip joint or tongue and groove. Pax
Texas tea! 😂. Thanks for alerting us about opening the jar 👍🏼. I just bought a set of these to play with. I decided to order some of the water mixable paint thinner because I heard that it won’t change the colors like water will and it is formulated to work well with the paint.
I painted with regular oil paints in the 1970s. I loved them.
I’m loving the intro
Thanks!
Great video and very honest. Yup, the painting is quite nice.
Thank you!
Great job with the Lemon painting! I also like the Lemon movement animation before you started painting. 😂
Thank you!
I didn't expect the age old pickle jar conundrum :)
Lol.
Your video was helpful to me. Thank you! Many times I have had a difficult time trying to open those little jars of mediums. :)
Thank you! I glad it was of some help. I always have trouble with those jars, lol.
Nice job on your painting and nice job on your video. Your video moves at just the right pace.
Thanks you, that is good to know. Thanks for watching!
You are so cute and I am happy yu shared this. I don't know why but the way you said "I couldn't open the bottle" made me giggle! I tried these paints for the very first time today and it was.. interesting. Haha
Lol, glad you liked it. Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you Laura! I enjoyed watching you paint this.
Thank you!
You're lemons look great for your first time. Great job!
Thank you!
A possible solution to the tough opening bottle is to transfer the linseed oil to second bottle with a twist cap that has the dropper attached, the old fashion kind will be air tight. I also keep the mediums in the fridge.
Okay, Thanks!
Yeah those caps are a pain! Gonna have to try your idea
I couldn't open that bottle either!! Tempted to write to W&N...grrr
I couldn’t open the bottle too. I had to decant it. Thanks for the painting I’m learning too.
Thanks for the great lesson
Thanks for watching.
Pliers are my friends. In the studio is a great place to store them.
thanks Laura, I want use the oil over oil my self, I will try these water soluble oil paint
Glad to hear! I will be doing another water mixable oil painting in the new year. Happy painting.
The painting looks great.
Thanks!
Open the bottle by pushing the cap down as you turn. There…now I’m your life coach LOL.
Lol, thanks. I tried that...guess I just have weak hands. As my life coach I should let you know that I put some in another jar. Thanks for the chuckle.
Thanks, this was very helpful
I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I use walnut oil for a medium and brush clean up.
I will have to try that, thanks!
I opened most of my W&N mediums with no problem. Then I bought a bottle of regular linseed oil to condition a palette and there. was. no. way. to take the damn thing off. Eventually I had to saw off the cap. I don’t know what the issue is with it!
I know!
Acrylics are like oils in the respect of Dark to Light. Only water color painting is light to dark.
With acrylics you have the luxury of fast drying paint so you're right you can paint dark to light ...but you can also paint light to dark for the same reason. Maybe it is because I came from water colours to acrylics. Thanks for watching.
Had the same problem opening my linseed oil - same brand LOL...aaaaaaaaaarghhh!
I know, right!
Now i have been trying to use the water soluble oil paints 😢
I have nothing to compare them with, but others have said that different brands flow in different ways. Stick with it.
Nope, never thin that paint with water. Water and soap on cleanup only. It’s common misinformation. Water creates a unstable paint film and leads to paint just looking flat and sunken. Use the appropriate water misable medium. Your paint texture and colors will be far more vibrant.
I watched a different artist on this subject and she said a little water mixed with the paint 🎨 for the 1st layer only and that there are mediums for this and that but after that initial layer she mainly used the quick drying medium.
@@tinkerno11 yes I’ve seen others suggest that but using anything containing water on a canvas or gesso’d surface can lead to pour results as it gets absorbed into the surface which is not what you want. Cleanup is great with these though…, and no fumes or oder.
I'm trying to learn about these WMO paints too. I read someone suggested doing the initial toned underpainting using acrylic paint thinned with water that has been treated with Flow-Aid. (Or I wonder if the underpainting could be done using acrylic paint diluted with airbrush medium like I saw in another video.) Then they said that once the underpainting done with thinned acrylic paint dries you then begin using these water-mixable oil paints for the rest of the painting.
@@fred20247 Daniel Smith Company says differently. It has to do with the % of water used. There’s might use a different emulsifying formula.
I’m just starting to use W&N Artisan oils, so I’m by no means an expert. That said, there is a massive amount of bad information out there. As Fred pointed out, “never thin with water”. Only use water-missable mediums. W&N has a large number of Artisan mediums specifically made for their Artisan oil paints.
Generally, learning to use the water-soluble paints is like any other skill - especially painting. A lot of other skills, like getting composition right, still apply. But many techniques, materials, and tools are different. It’s a learning path. Keep it up, and learn from successes and failures.
The cap: what about running it under hot water, just to loosen it?
Thanks for the tip. Next time I'll try it. Thanks for watching!
Laura, it is a good first effort. Rembrandt had to start somewhere.
Lol, thanks!
Why must we paint the same things over and over when oil painting. Its gotta be my #1 vice with oil painting in general. It's tedious... oil painting, at times!! Especially on a complex piece.
Thanks for this. Could you tell me how you are doing disposal with these paints. I know they clean up with water but rinsing them down the sink doesnt seem like a good idea since they have the same pigments and linseed oil as traditional paints.
I dip my brushes in the oil and wipe my brushes clean on paper towels, and then wash then with dawn dish soap to break down any remaining oil. It is suggested to keep used paper towels in a metal tin (old paint can works) with some water and Dawn dish soap. Keep until you have enough to dispose of at a household hazardous waste facility. The pigment in the oil jar sinks to the bottom so you are using clean oil each time you paint. When enough of it builds up and it turns to sludge I would save the clean oil and add the sludge part to the metal can. I hope that helps. Let me know if you find an easier solution.
What I heard is that as long as you pour it down the sink so that it gets into the grey water system, it’s fine, because that gets treated. Do not just pour it on the ground tho.
@@annafdd Not a good idea, not good for your pipes.
Ok. I learn .
Thanks for watching.
You have to push the cap down and than screw it open. I struggled too
Apparently my hands just are not strong enough because I tried that, lol. My husband got it opened but it took him a couple of tries. Glad to know we weren't the only ones who struggled!
@@LaurasArtBasementI struggled too 🤷🏻♂️
I tried that! It worked on all the ten or so previous identical W&N bottles. Then came the one that just would not budge. I knew the push and turn manouevre, I do it all the time. This time it just didn’t work.
Non-stinky oils! Very cool!
Yup!
stinky is better)) it gives feeling in atmosphere same with the spray cans
@@DanilaAbramenkovArt Unfortunately I can't use the 'stinky' original oils that is why I am excited about the water mixable oils. What spray cans do you mean? I think I may try a solvent free gel to mix with the oils as well as the linseed oil. Have you used Gamblin solvent free gel?
@@LaurasArtBasement spray cans for the street art but they aren't good for lungs.. So better cover face. I didn't tried I'm using combination of oil thinner (white spirit) it called and oil.. It is a consistency in one bottle made for mixing oils
But was thinking of a solvent gel also
Thank you very much for the beautiful video very interesting. Please stay connected PLZ 💖
Thank you!
If you use linseed oil as medium, please be aware that linseed oil is self-igniting at room temperature. So don't leave a cloth with linseed oil behind, when you are done painting. Put it in an air-tight closed container covered in water and place it outside your home. Sadly, way too many houses have burned to the ground becauce of this dangerous substance. ruclips.net/video/9yq6VW-c2Ts/видео.htmlsi=SvYtdwWcwjNHFTfj
Thanks for the info!!
I would still consider mix oil paints with oil
I plan on it. I already have the oil in a jar I can open, lol. Thanks.
@@LaurasArtBasement 😄😄👍
Nice
Thanks for watching!
I think most of your first-time oil painting problems would also have happened with regular oils...
Absolutely.
@LaurasArtBasement ... I know, because they happen to me all the time...lol
@@normg2242 lol
good video...but tried and did not like at all...but I see the benefits for sure. You have to try new materials to see if something other would be good for you.
Sorry you did not like water mixable oils. I am still getting use to the oils. Using the linseed oil made the paints more enjoyable for me. I still have to learn more about using these paints to really enjoy them. Good on you for trying something new and different!
liquid bottles are a bitch to open for everyone
So true. I got my husband to open it and transfered some into another jar, lol.
@@LaurasArtBasement Hi I had the same problem with a W&N jar. Took it back to the store and they couldn't open it either. Gave me another one but I had to use pliers to open it. The pliers are called slip joint or tongue and groove. Pax