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Edward Cating — Painter, Ridgway, Colorado

Techniques · September 13, 2026

Yellowing of oil paint — Painting Best Practices

Stream — painting by Edward Cating
Stream — Edward Cating

Why can an oil painting change color over time? This article from Painting Best Practices, an educational service of Natural Pigments, explores how pigments, drying oils, driers, paint-film thickness, and the surrounding environment can influence yellowing.

A useful addition to the studio reading list for anyone interested in painting materials and how they age. The publisher offers a public introduction; access to the full article may require membership.

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