Brush Off

6"x6" oil on gessoboard

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 These old worn paint brushes had been given the 'brush off' a long time ago. They have been well used over the years and sitting around  the studio, but before I get rid of them I thought they deserved to be painted! I used water soluble oils for this and I am gradually getting used to them. They seem to be more transparent then regular oils and very intense colors so it's just a matter of being a bit more focused when I mix my colors. I think I will stay with them!!

Pear

6"x6" oil on gessoboard

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This is a very simple  pear study to try out water soluble oils. I have  been wanting to paint with them for

a long time because there is no need for solvent like traditional oils..clean up is easy with just soap and water.

You can use linseed oil to thin them and other fast drying mediums as well. It will take me a while to get used to them  I still prefer my oils!! I think these could be useful  for travel and plein air painting.