September 13, 2026
Yellowing of oil paint — Painting Best Practices
Painting Best Practices explores how pigments, drying oils, driers, and environmental conditions influence the yellowing of oil paint over time.
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Techniques.
A selection of painting resources, studio methods, and posts from Natural Pigments and other sources I find worth sharing.
September 12, 2026
Painting glossary — Gamblin
A handy reference from Gamblin Artists Colors to the language of painting: materials, color and techniques, from alla prima to varnish.
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September 12, 2026
Building permanent paintings — Gamblin
Gamblin’s guide to painting materials and methods that support longevity, from preparing the surface and building paint layers to choosing a final varnish.
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September 12, 2026
Choosing the right drying oil — Natural Pigments
A guide from Natural Pigments to drying oils and how their processing affects paint handling, drying time, color and the finished surface.
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September 12, 2026
When to varnish an oil painting — Natural Pigments
A post from Natural Pigments explores when an oil painting is ready for varnish—the first selection in this collection of painting resources.
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