Question for the oil painters...

[Steve McCullough]

I am finishing up 4 greenheads for my friend's rig. I have tried a "new" technique (to me) of glazing. They turned out better than I thought. However, is there a some type of glaze I can put on to "blend" everything together? Everything is very crisp, but I am looking for a softer finish.

I have read where a wash (acrylic painters) of raw umber. Would that be a good trick with the oils? I also have some used motor oil, and have read before where that is used to finish. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

 

[jode hillman]

I am finishing up 4 greenheads for my friend's rig. I have tried a "new" technique (to me) of glazing. They turned out better than I thought. However, is there a some type of glaze I can put on to "blend" everything together? Everything is very crisp, but I am looking for a softer finish.

I have read where a wash (acrylic painters) of raw umber. Would that be a good trick with the oils? I also have some used motor oil, and have read before where that is used to finish. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
Steve

Steve, How long have they been dry?
Give them a week or two and they will soften considerably on their own.


If you are already familiar with the "glazing" technique, just choose the desired shade you wish to trend the decoy to and glaze the whole bird.
Remember though, this will just be a thin application and thin glazes never hold up for long unless carried in a durable medium.

Raw umber has a greenish tint so may not be to bad a choice.


I'd save the used motor oil for the recycler.

 

[Rutgers]

Hi Doc,

If you are going do do a wash remember that simply t thinning paint til it is transparent enough for a wash will make it too weak to work. You are better off thinning a matte varnish a bit and tinting it. A little color will go a long way. I'd try with burnt umber or raw sienna or a mix of both depending on what look you want. I'd be inclined to start out really light on the color and do multiple washes instead of one shot. Be careful to not let the color pool up especially on the lighter areas or it will certainly stick out. Same goes for brush marks, use something soft. Also Like Jode said let it sit and mellow for a while and see if that does the trick first. Good Luck-Paully