A New Medium for me fast drying griffin alkyd oils this was done on a box canvas for my great grand son


















Sorry so long I had forgotten how to post kim

Hi Kim, that's great, very dynamic! thssupp

I love alkyds, they are my favourite. All the beauty of oils with faster drying, they are adorable. :D

Looks good to me & I'm sure will go down well with your great grand son too thssupp

This looks great to me also Kim thssupp

do you need to use thinners with these paints? I am concerned about making my house smell of turps or similar.

Hi Kim,

A nice present for your great grandson. Good expression and well painted.

I have not used alkyds, are they easy to use?

Best regards,
Pierre

Looks good to me as well (thumbs)

Neil

Thank you all for your comments I have used water soluble oils previously but find the alkyds much easier for their fast drying qualities .Dorothy I used liquine to coat my canvas which lets you work wet into wet you can clean your brushes or dilute with a low odour turps or spirit but I just used a little extra liquine if it became sticky .their is virtually no smell with them I have to be careful with what I use as my husband has lung problems .
Pierre, yes they are very easy to use and dry by next day Ken Bromley has just had a sale on them with fast reliable service do not know if they are still on offer .

kim

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/8278/upsydaisy.jpg

Another alkyd for great granddaughter Upsydaisy :D

Still not got the hang of posting right hope you are able to view

Upsydaisy is really cute Kim, thanks for the tips on the Alkyds, I think I'll stick to acylics for now ;)

Excellent work Kim. (grins)