By Sara Barnes on March 14, 2021
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Oil paints have been the chosen material of artists for centuries, and it’s easy to see why. The luscious pigments and beautiful sheen that they produce give any subject an air of regality. But did you know that there’s a way to increase these qualities in your paint?
Linseed oil is a painting medium that can be added to alter the pigment ever-so-slightly to behave in a different way. Depending on the type of linseed oil you use, it can slow your drying time and improve the flow of the paint on canvas.