While I have been waiting for the first layer of the Unicorn to dry, I was mulling as to what can be done to quicken the drying process.
There seems to be many ways to quicken the drying process of the oil painting layer. One is, the obvious use of solvents like turpentine to thin the oil paint. The drying of oil paint on the canvas is actually a process where the chemicals get oxidized. The turpentine creates a chemical reaction that quickens the process.
And searching over the net, I found the blog post by David Rourke: How to get oil paint to dry quickly
He lists several methods that can help us achieve it.
One of the tip that he gives, that I will try out soon, will be working on multiple oil paintings at the same time. That way, even when you are letting a layer to dry up on one painting, you can paint other works.
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January 30, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Jeremy
I pretty much always have 4-7 canvases in various stages; from gessoing to just about done. I think it’s the easiest way for me to paint with the vehicles I prefer and not be left with nothing to do.
January 31, 2008 at 2:48 am
Vyoma
Ah, Jeremy.
You got me back into this picture. It has been some time since I stopped using oil paints and shifted my attention to digital medium. It was more of a unconscious happening than a decision because of the sporadic intervals I can dedicate toward art as such amidst my day job.
Need to get back to it!
February 18, 2008 at 8:25 pm
Nancy
I painted a “burp” diaper cloth for a baby with a saying on it with oil paints. It said on the tube that they were pretested permanent artists oil colors made by Grumbacher
February 18, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Nancy
how long does it take to dry???
February 20, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Vyoma
Well, it depends Nancy. From the little experience I have had, it could take as long as a week. And I did get some of the intial layers to dry up in a day.
I guess there are quite a few variables in action, including the amount of oil and other sovlent and the type of pigment.