{"id":1367524,"date":"2024-07-16T00:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/?p=1367524"},"modified":"2024-07-09T09:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T15:49:32","slug":"oil-mediums-a-simple-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/oil-painting\/oil-mediums-a-simple-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Mediums: A Simple Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Oil paints are, at root, an uncomplicated material \u2014 just pigment suspended in an oil. Like most things, however, there\u2019s more to the story. A quick trip through your favorite art supply store reveals that there is more than one type of oil medium, and figuring out which to use for what circumstances can be a challenge. Among the most commonly used oil mediums are linseed oil, walnut oil, stand oil, and safflower oil. Each oil is unique in its viscosity, texture, and drying time. Let\u2019s dig into these properties to help you make the right choice for your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Oil Mediums\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bmwWMms2gSM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To know which oil to use, it\u2019s important to know where each fits into the painting process. Oil paints consist of pigments in an oil medium, usually linseed oil. Over time, that oil hardens, keeping pigment particles suspended in a beautiful translucent oil film. The thick, buttery paint can be used straight from the tube in some circumstances. At other times, you\u2019ll want to thin the paint or extend it to create glazes or to improve the paint\u2019s flow, or affect the drying time. That\u2019s when additions of small amounts of oil medium comes into play.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you dial in your brush techniques and color choices, it becomes increasingly important to understand the nuanced differences between various oil mediums to better control your color and the longevity of your work.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what to know about each oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-linseed-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=442fca3a3e0911ef82fcedce0a1cb825\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/1uQ1eAFDoAncryMeggI5yr\/5afa19e187a970354e1d787956197397\/01765-1166-M-4ww.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linseed Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Linseed oil is derived from flax seed and is perhaps the most widely used oil medium in oil painting. Linseed oil has been used for centuries, and when used effectively has proven to hold up well over time. While a distinct advantage of oil paints is its slow curing time, when compared to other oils, linseed oil has a relatively fast drying time of three to four days, depending on the amount used. Cold-pressed linseed oil may take longer to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-linseed-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=442fca3a3e0911ef82fcedce0a1cb825\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-stand-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=aa8d0f2e3e0911ef80305f900a1cb826\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/3GTJbGnx8YzT7ce1C7CWiA\/30097a2f8c66d1d838e816bf5f4e5d9f\/01765-1176-M-4ww.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stand Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stand oil is a thicker form of linseed oil. It has a syrup-like consistency and can be ideal for luminous effects, glazes, and achieving a glossy finish. Its extended drying time can be a drawback if you prefer to work quickly. You might also find that it needs to be thinned with solvent to make it more workable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-stand-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=aa8d0f2e3e0911ef80305f900a1cb826\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/m-graham-walnut-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=dd7fb6523e0911ef83b0870f0a1cb829\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/2pCeZ5lqH0PSnSP2bJI8oc\/dd7d42dd5cc887fc733ef5a437be321e\/01573-1004-3ww-l.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Walnut Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walnut oil, extracted from walnut kernels, has a lighter color compared to linseed oil and dries slightly slower, making it a good choice if you prefer your paintings to remain wet and workable for longer periods of time. It\u2019s a great medium for blending, softening edges and refining details over an extended period without the paint becoming tacky or stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/m-graham-walnut-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=dd7fb6523e0911ef83b0870f0a1cb829\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-safflower-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=07d09b653e0a11ef823402dc0a1cb828\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/1uQ1eAFDoAncryMeggI5yr\/5afa19e187a970354e1d787956197397\/01765-1166-M-4ww.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safflower Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Safflower oil is more pale and has a lighter consistency than linseed and walnut oils. It has a slower drying time compared to linseed oil, making it effective for blending layers over time or wet-on-wet painting techniques.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-safflower-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=07d09b653e0a11ef823402dc0a1cb828\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/winsor-newton-drying-poppy-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=2ff672dc3e0a11ef8035246a0a1eba23\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/f1fikihmjtrp\/2f6FBnHSF4OyY3ByYRvjW5\/7042e44e5e6e5446940ea0200aec6cb8\/00489-6704-M-4ww.jpg?fit=pad\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Poppy Oil<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Poppy oil is a vegetable oil extracted from the seeds of the poppy flower. It has a thinner, lighter consistency than linseed oil and stand oils, making it effective for thin layers of paint. Poppy oil, like walnut and safflower oil, dries more slowly than linseed oil. The unique, transparent properties of poppy oil are often described as being well suited for whites and colors lighter in value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/winsor-newton-drying-poppy-oil\/?AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=2ff672dc3e0a11ef8035246a0a1eba23\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do they hold up over time?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering the archival qualities of these oil mediums, linseed oil and walnut oil are generally considered to be more archival than stand oil and safflower oil.\u00a0With each of these oil mediums, however, it\u2019s important to use them in the right amounts. Linseed oil, when used in small quantities, has proven to be effective, but with excessive use can lead to yellowing and cracking. Poppy and safflower oils are considered to be the least yellowing of these oil mediums, but there is some concern about cracking and the durability of the paint film over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Which medium to use when basically boils down to need and technique. Linseed oil is a tried-and-true medium. Use it sparingly and follow the \u201cfat over lean\u201d rule to minimize yellowing and cracking. Consider using it for both alla prima and glazing techniques. Use walnut oil if you prefer to work wet-in-wet over extended periods of time. When looking for thin, luminous layers of light color, consider poppy and safflower oil, but know that those layers could require longer drying time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet the Artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scottmaierart.com\/\">Scott Maier <\/a>is an artist, instructor, and a content contributor to artistsnetwork.com. He\u2019s an adjunct instructor at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, as well as the author of the instructional art book <em><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ayUFHy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See, Think, Draw: An Easy Guide for Realistic Drawing and Beyond<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the difference between various oil mediums to learn what&#8217;s best for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9515,"featured_media":1367525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"page-templates\/new-article-page.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16768,21],"tags":[1727],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.5 (Yoast SEO v24.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Oil Mediums: A Simple Guide | Artists Network<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" 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