Painters Online Logo

Login/register

Studio

How long do oil paints last?

Welcome to the forum.

Here you can discuss all things art with like-minded artists, join regular painting challenges, ask questions, buy and sell art materials and much more.

Make sure you sign in or register to join the discussions.

Hang on Studio Wall
Author
Message

Patsy King

  • Forum Expert
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 103
Posted
I have used the iridescent white in Atelier Interactive...it's not good to use as a lightening agent but it does give the paint a lovely glow...I really like it although it's been a while since I used the acrylics

Beatrice Cloake

  • Forum Expert
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 166
Posted
Iridescent can give lovely effects but you must not forget that once the painting will be hanging it will send a kind of reflection and any stroke of paint brushes will show too if not well applied.

Angela Kingham

  • Esteemed User
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 229
Posted
I have mastered the iridescent's...before I invest heavily in this range I would like some feed-back before slapping it on a canvas...to me the article only just expanded on the sales pitch...

Angela Kingham

  • Esteemed User
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 229
Posted
A 30ml bottle costs£3.60 - £6.20 and 70 colours/finishes = £252 - £434...I wish that there could be some independent input...I'm not known for the limited palette approach.

Angela Kingham

  • Esteemed User
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 229
Posted
It seems that none of you use them...I will let you know about them soon...I have an interesting but small stock of them now...snail-mail hiccups...

Michael Robinson

  • New Member
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 2904
Posted
Hi Mel, I have never used Golden fluid before but i use liquitex fluid. I do find it a great fluid medium but i also like the thicker acrylics too ( depending on what I am painting ) You can also mix the two together. I know this dont help but you never know lol. Good luck Bud.

Angela Kingham

  • Esteemed User
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 229
Posted
Hi Paul thanks for the words of encouragement...I guess we are often set in our ways and have exacting medium requirements...then perhaps acrylic blends lack the cachet of watercolour...

Joanne Aldridge

  • New Member
  • Last active:
  • Posts: 2
Posted
That really is my question in a nutshell. I've dug out my paints as I have a bit of time on my hands and have realised that some are over 20 years old. The tubes still feel a bit squish, so are they ok to use. Thanks for any help you can give me.