Using artist oil paints?

All the time for figures or washes. Thinned with mineral spirits they dry a little faster, but not by much. Extended with shellac makes them easier to 'move around' but adds drying time.

-- Chuck Ryan Springfield OH

Chuck have you tried using Japan drier(dryer?) its what I use to speed up drying, it works fine on all my washes and armour painting

i use oil based paints all the time for washes,figure painting, they are great for dry brushing and shadowing. The best trick that i have found to get them to dry faster is to use a warming box.I have put a light bulb into a box as a heat source and the model is placed on a tray in the box. Dry overnight.

I went to the local art shop, a bit overwelmed by the selection: Me: I am looking for some oil based paints. Her: With linseed, sunflower, peanut, turpintine, white spirits, citris? (She prateled on about a dozen or so more) Me: Huh?? Her: What base are you looking for? Lead, iron, zinc, titanium? (Same as before) Me: Huh??

I will try a larger one, that I have been to before hope to have more luck.

Thanks for the feedback.

neat trick. i must try it.

Nah, almost all my artist oil use is for figures. I need all the extra time I can get to 'fix' things :-) I could have used it when I used oils for the sails and decks on a Cutty Sark years ago, though.

-- Chuck Ryan Springfield OH

If you have a Hobby Lobby close check with them. Ours carries most of the better/best ones and also other brands. They finally started carring Reese sets; water, acrylic and oils in 12,18 and 24 tube sets. These aren't as finely ground as Winsor/Newtons but work very well for me and are far cheaper.

-- Chuck Ryan Springfield OH

I am in Australia - the closest to Hobby Lobby would be Hobby One, but it is not a chain.