Liquin

I don't like the glossy finish. I use linseed oil, or lately walnut oil.

i have only paibted with oils once and i was wondering do you have to use the varnish always? i know it is only used after oils are completely dry. i kinda don't like the glossy effect it gives to painting, but my friend gave it to me and told me to apply it because it will preserve the painting longer. is it true? how do you guys use it?

I use gamblin's solvent free medium, mostly because I can't handle strong smells of other mediums, it also dries pretty fast. I've found that gamblin's stuff is almost odorless so I like it.

>>2861823
>do you have to use the varnish always?
if you really like the painting or think its worth something yea. I dont varnish mine because I know I can improve and then will look back at these with disgust
>i kinda don't like the glossy effect it gives to painting
there are different types of varnish. if you dont like the glossy look buy a matte varnish.
>it will preserve the painting longer. is it true?
yep
>how do you guys use it?
you better watch a youtube tutorial about it, plenty of them.

>>2861911
thanks man i appreciate your answer, covers every point