"Laguna Rocks
Image size 8" x 10"
Water Miscible Oils
I participated in a fun morning workshop in Laguna Beach last Saturday. There were three different teachers helping students. I worked with Rick Delanty. I met him several years ago when he was a judge for an art show. I have always admired his paintings and he is a wonderful teacher. I learned a lot in the short workshop. I wish he still taught classes, but he now spends all of his time painting.
This was the first time that I had tried water miscible oils. In the past, I have talked with people that have tried them that didn't like them, so I was never tempted to try them. I surely don't need another medium.
After using them in the workshop, I think I really like them. They act like oils, but don't have the noxious smell and they clean up with water. I like thinning them with water since it seems more natural to me with my watercolor background. I also like the slow drying time. They have the blending capabilities of oil with the easy clean-up of acrylics. It seems like the perfect medium for plein air painting, which I am wanting to try.
