Table of Contents:

1. Best Mediums For Oil Colour Painting

2. Gift a Smile and Watch The World Smile Back

3. Book / Film: Local Colour - George Gallo

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1.0 Best Mediums For Oil Colour Painting

 

Keeping it Simple: The joy of oil painting lies in the rich, buttery texture of the paints and the versatility of the medium. When it comes to achieving your desired effects, the addition of painting mediums can be a game-changer. But with so many options out there, it can be tricky at first to know which one is best.

Fear not my friends! After careful consideration and much practice, I have determined that for most oil painting purposes, the top recommendation I can give is either no additional medium at all, or an alkyd medium to speed up drying time.

Painting with just the oil colours straight from the tube can result in a wonderfully lush, impasto finish. The oils will flow and blend beautifully on the canvas, allowing you to achieve rich, juicy strokes. This is a great option for those who love the buttery, traditional feel of oil paints.

On the other hand, adding an alkyd medium can be a real time-saver. Alkyds dry much faster than traditional oils, so you can build up layers more quickly and get to that final masterpiece in record time. The paint will retain its smooth, creamy texture while speeding up the drying process - perfect for plein air painters or those with limited studio time.

I have and still use “Liquin Original”, “Walnut Oil with Alkyd” and “Galkyd”. The latter two are slightly more fluid than Liquin Original. All can beused as an adative to speed drying time of your artwork and to thin the paint slightly for creating glazes.

So there you have it, oil painters. For the best results, stick to your pure oils or reach for an alkyd medium. Your paintings will thank you with their vibrant, long-lasting beauty. Happy painting!

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2.0 Spread Joy Daily: Gift a Smile and Watch the World Smile Back!

Ever wondered how you can make a real difference in the world? It's simpler than you think! 😊

The Power of a Smile 💪

I truly believe that gifting a smile each day has the power to reduce conflict and spread joy around the world. Imagine a future where wars, fights, and disagreements are rare because we're all smiling and connecting with each other. Sound far-fetched? Let me explain why it's not! 🌍

The Smile Experiment 🧪

1. Smile at someone you don't know.
2. Notice how they react – chances are, they'll smile right back!
3. Feel the warmth and joy that simple exchange creates.

That's it! This small act can transform your day and the day of those around you. And the best part? It costs nothing and takes almost no effort.

Join the 30-Day Smile Challenge! 🚀

I challenge you to gift a smile each day for the next 30 days. Here's how to get started:

🌞 Week 1: Smile at one stranger each day. 🌞 Week 2: Uplevel to smiling at three strangers each day. 🌞 Week 3: Add a friendly "hello" or compliment to your smiles. 🌞 Week 4: Reflect on the joy you've spread and make smiling a daily habit!

Spread the Word 📢

Now that you're a smile ambassador, share this message with others! Here's how:

1. Copy and paste this challenge onto your website, social media, or YouTube channel.
2. Use the hashtag #30DaySmileChallenge to connect with fellow smilers!
3. Encourage friends and family to join in and spread the joy.

** Imagine the Impact** 🌱

When we smile at each other, we're treating each other like family. This natural, supportive love has the power to create international harmony and social unity. So let's start smiling and watch the world smile back! 🤗

Stay Connected 🗣️

I'd love to hear how the challenge is going for you! Share your experiences in the comments or reach out to me directly. Let's spread joy together, one smile at a time. 😍

Keep smiling, and have a wonderful day! ☀️

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3.0 George Gallo Film / Book

 

Book: Impressionist Painting for the Landscape: Secrets for Successful Oil Painting

Learn to see, think and paint like an Impressionist master Monet. Renoir. Van Gogh. Redfield. Garber. These beloved Impressionist masters continue to inspire with their rich and vivid artistry. Their styles and methods are alive and thriving today in the work of contemporary master George Gallo, who will lead you through all you need to know from start to finish to create Impressionist-inspired landscape paintings in oil. More than 50 powerful lessons, tips and secrets for composition, brushwork, value, lighting effects, colour and movement 80 stunning landscape paintings, including country roads, waterfalls, parks, woodlands, harbor scenes and more 7 step-by-step painting demonstrations that reinforce the importance of composition, movement, colour and light Impressionist Painting for the Landscape will help artists of every skill level achieve more expressive and personally satisfying results. Dive in to discover classic oil painting traditions, new perspectives on the medium and fresh paintings to inspire you to new heights.

 

The Film local colour by George Gallo is a great feelgood film which has the added advantage of being informative for artists. Enjoy!

Film: Here s the link to the film Local Colour by George Gallo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYuCeA1lIjA&t=502s