{"id":1367905,"date":"2024-07-30T00:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/?p=1367905"},"modified":"2024-07-12T08:00:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T14:00:41","slug":"fat-over-lean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/oil-painting\/fat-over-lean\/","title":{"rendered":"Studio Staples: Painting Fat Over Lean"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">There\u2019s a \u201crule\u201d in oil painting that you\u2019ve likely heard: Paint fat over lean. In case you\u2019re not sure exactly what that means, or whether it applies, let\u2019s break it down.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To understand this principle, it\u2019s necessary to understand the basic structure of oil paints. Oil paints are simply pigment and oil. The oil is necessary as a \u201cvehicle;\u201d that is, a means of controlling the distribution of pigment and its binding to the painting\u2019s surface. Over time, the oil dries, entrapping the pigment in a durable film. This provides the finished painting with a rich and luminous quality that viewers identify with oil painting.&nbsp;<\/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=\"Fat Over lean\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bqBrRcDsaqw?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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fat vs Lean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oil paint applied directly from the tube has a rather thick, buttery quality. For this reason, a painter might only be provided enough paint for a few thick brushstrokes. To cover a larger area, an artist needs to modulate the viscosity of the paint. This can be done in two ways. The first way is to improve the flow by adding more oil to the paint. The second way is to thin the oil by adding a solvent, degrading the structure of the oil binder. These two methods of modulating oil paint is where we get the terms \u201cfat,\u201d meaning paint that contains more oil, and \u201clean,\u201d referring to paint that\u2019s been thinned with solvent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why is this important? Remember, the pigment is suspended within a layer of oil, so the structural integrity of that layer becomes an important factor in the longevity of an oil painting. Lean layers of paint dry faster and shrink more quickly, while fat layers dry more slowly and remain flexible longer. If you apply a lean layer over a fat one, the lean paint will dry and shrink faster, leading to cracks in the more flexible, oily layer beneath it\u200b.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To put this into practice, you would want to use your \u201clean\u201d layers \u2014 those thinned with mineral spirits or other solvents \u2013 to make up your initial layers. As you build your subsequent layers, reduce your solvent use and incorporate linseed oil or painting medium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re working wet-into-wet, this general rule can also help with layering of color. If your initial \u201clean\u201d layers, are allowed some time to sit, your subsequent \u201cfat\u201d layers can be applied without too much mixing with the underlayer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should You Buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some options for solvents<\/h4>\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-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Gamblin Gamsol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fgamblin-gamsol-odorless-mineral-spirits%2F\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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100w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/01045-LinseedOilGroup-1-4ww.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-6 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fchelsea-classical-studio-linseed-oil-medium%2F\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re just learning to paint, pick up some solvent, grab a bottle of medium, and follow the &#8220;fat over lean&#8221; principle. To learn more about oil mediums, check out this article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/?p=1367524&amp;preview=true\">here<\/a>.<\/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-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-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\n\n\n<p>Sources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cFat over Lean Rule Explained.\u201d <em>Winsor &amp; Newton\u2013North America. <\/em>winsornewton.com\/na\/masterclass\/fat-over-lean.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cConfusing Concepts in Oil Painting: Fat over Lean.\u201d Natural Pigments. naturalpigments.com\/artist-materials\/oil-painting-fat-over-lean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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