{"title":"Oleo Impasto Medium","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"oleo-impasto-medium-michael-harding-pm7-225ml","title":"Oleo Impasto Medium Michael Harding PM7","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVEGAN | SOLVENT FREE | NON-TOXIC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver the years, many artists have asked for ways to extend their paint. This is something I frown upon because extenders often make paint more vulnerable. But given the demand, I’ve formulated something to my liking that has a pleasant linseed oil scent.\u003cbr\u003eMy Oleo Impasto Medium is a gel made from fumed silica and linseed oil, the combination of which imparts great luminosity, particularly with transparent colours. Use this in varying amounts with a brush or knife to achieve extra body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis medium has an average drying speed and increases the transparency of oil colours. Pigment can be added and ground to make your own oil paints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can add it with a brush or knife, in varying amounts, to achieve extra body. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommendation: Add 10-20% to neat oil colour as required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix it with Quinacridone Gold and be astonished!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFumed silica and linseed oil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 100ml, 250ml, and 1 litre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO USE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium is designed to add body and texture to oil paint, allowing artists to create thick, impasto effects with ease. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to use this medium in your oil painting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials Needed:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil paints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrushes and palette knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanvas or painting surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep-by-Step Guide:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare Your Palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSqueeze out the oil paints you plan to use onto your palette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd the Medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a small amount of Michael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium next to your oil paints on the palette. You don’t need much, as a little goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMix the Medium with Paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a palette knife or brush to mix the Oleo Impasto Medium with your oil paint. Start with a small amount of medium and gradually add more if needed. The medium will thicken the paint and increase its volume, allowing for more textured application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApply the Paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the thickened paint to your canvas using a brush or palette knife. The medium enhances the body of the paint, making it ideal for impasto techniques where you want to create raised, textured surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can build up layers of paint with the Oleo Impasto Medium. Allow each layer to dry partially if you’re working on a large area, or keep working wet-on-wet for blending and smooth transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Oleo Impasto Medium will extend the drying time of your oil paints slightly, giving you more time to work and manipulate the paint. Keep this in mind when planning your painting sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe off any excess paint from your brushes, palette and palette knives, then clean your brushes, palette and palette knives with a solvent suitable for oil paints, such as MH Miracle Medium, or turpentine, followed by soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for Best Results:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExperiment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStart with small amounts of the medium to understand how it affects the consistency of your paint. Adjust the ratio according to your desired texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFor very thick applications, consider working in layers, allowing each to dry to avoid cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushes vs. Palette Knives:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUse different tools to achieve various textures. Brushes can give a more controlled texture, while palette knives can create bolder, more pronounced strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKeep the medium tightly closed when not in use to prevent it from drying out or becoming contaminated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing Michael Harding Oleo Impasto Medium can greatly enhance the texture and dimensionality of your oil paintings, allowing for expressive, bold applications of color and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Michael Harding","offers":[{"title":"225ml","offer_id":48756855898341,"sku":"5060154046434","price":65.61,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48756855931109,"sku":"5060154046410","price":71.51,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":48756855963877,"sku":"5060154046427","price":123.84,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/files\/Impasto.png?v=1777385634"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/8585\/5205\/collections\/1ltr-Oleo-Impasto_MH.gif?v=1775696227","url":"https:\/\/seniorart.com.au\/collections\/oleo-impasto-medium.oembed","provider":"Senior Art Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}