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Brushes may be cleaned during and after painting with Walnut Oil and a final washing in mild detergent. No harsh thinners or turpentines are required for clean up. Reduces disposal of harmful chemicals and unnecessary pollution. |
Alkyd Medium
Walnut Alkyd Medium has been developed to provide artists with a safer, environmentally responsible alternative to solvent based, rapid drying alkyd mediums.
This medium closely resembles the wonderful combinations of sun-thickened oil and natural resins and balsams used so effectively throughout the history of art but with the singular advantage of being completely free from all solvents.
Walnut oil combined with alkyd resin gives the artist greater freedom and control over all types of applications. It works like a traditional light bodied, oil for easy blending and self leveling, creating enamel like transparent glazes or free flowing, opaque brush strokes.
Colors retain their brilliance and are free from the discoloration associated with linseed oil. This is enhanced by the flexible, highly durable, non-yellowing nature of alkyd.
Widespread use of solvents by artists appears to have begun during the mid 19th century with the advent of cheap and readily available distillates.
The practice of thinning colors with solvent has continued unabated throughout the entirety of the 20th century. It is only recently that we have begun to examine the effects of solvents upon both the environment and health.
Through increased concerns for safety in the handling of art materials it has become apparent that exposure to volatile organic solvents is a primary hazard to the artist.
Solvent based materials may only be safely used in an area with adequate ventillation. This requires an exhaust system that replaces every cubic foot of air with fresh air on a continuous basis.
Most studios are not efficiently equipped and worst yet, many artists who live in their studios or work within the home environment are exposing themselves, children and pets to dangerous fumes.
Solvents are primarily used in thinning color and cleaning brushes, utensils and hands. This can be safely accomplished with Walnut Alkyd Medium and Walnut Oil without the dangers of turpentines and odorless thinners.
Effects of Solvents on Color
Solvents are not binders and over extension of color may cause a break down of the film and adhesion. Solvents may also cause a dulling effect and detract from the luminous nature of the work.
Experience the rich feel of traditional oil color without exposure to toxic solvents.
Unaltered and unadulterated oil colors made with natural, non-yellowing Walnut Oil.
Enjoy real oil color without fumes from turpentine, "odorless thinners" or citrus based materials.
Use Walnut Oil and Walnut Alkyd Medium for a safer, solvent free approach to oil painting.
Walnut Oil and Walnut Alkyd products are completely compatible with other artist's oil mediums and oil and alkyd colors.