Canvas Painting Mediums and Solvents

Question 1

What is the most commonly used oil medium in traditional oil painting?

Accepted Answer

Linseed oil

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Walnut oil

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Poppy oil

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Safflower oil

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of using turpentine or mineral spirits in oil painting?

Accepted Answer

To thin paint for application and clean brushes

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To thicken paint for impasto work

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To speed up the oxidative drying process

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To add gloss to the final surface

Question 3

The 'fat over lean' rule in oil painting states that each successive layer should:

Accepted Answer

Contain more oil than the layer below it

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Contain less oil than the layer below it

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Have the same oil ratio as previous layers

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Be applied with pure solvent and no oil

Question 4

Poppy oil is often preferred for mixing with white and blue paints because:

Accepted Answer

It yellows less than linseed oil over time

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It dries significantly faster than linseed oil

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It is less expensive than other oil mediums

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It naturally thickens paint to a paste

Question 5

Liquin is classified as what type of medium?

Accepted Answer

An alkyd-based medium that accelerates drying

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A pure natural oil extracted from plants

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A water-soluble medium for acrylic paint

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A solvent-free paint thinner

Question 6

What is the purpose of adding an acrylic retarder to acrylic paint?

Accepted Answer

To slow the drying time and extend blending ability

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To increase the drying speed of the paint

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To add heavy texture and body to the paint

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To make the finished surface waterproof

Question 7

Odorless mineral spirits are commonly used as a safer studio alternative to:

Accepted Answer

Turpentine

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Linseed oil

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Gesso primer

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Stand oil