Author Archives: Heather Galloway

Breaking the Mixed-media Rules

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

I recently experimented with painting acrylics on top of oils. What can I do to keep the painting stable as long as possible? Full Article

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Updated Alizarin

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

The real scoop on mixing this pigment with others. Full Article

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What

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

How can I apply additional sizing to watercolor paper? Full Article

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Painting Over a Fixative

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

How does spraying an acrylic fixative affect the bonding surface of my canvas for oil paints? Full Article

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Removing Varnish

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

A conservator gives advice on how to deal with a wavy varnish layer. Full Article

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Oil Paint in the Palm of Your Hand

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

I’d like to try oil sticks. Can you tell me a little bit about them? Full Article

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The Spitting Image

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

One quick way to clean an acrylic painting. Full Article

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Fat vs. Fatter

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

Understanding the meaning of fat-over-lean. Full Article

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Painting on Leather

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

Learn the nuances of using leather as a painting surface. Full Article

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Cropping a Finished Painting

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Heather Galloway

One idea to fix a damaged painting. Full Article

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