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Could you tell me what your standard palette of colors is ?

My Palette: Naples Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Transparent Oxide Red (or Burnt Sienna), Ultramarine Deep, Phthalo Blue, and Titanium White.

I like Rembrandt oil colors, but other brands are fine too. I use Winton as well.

What kind of medium do you use?

Most of the time, I don't use any medium. I use paint directly out of the tube. I occasionally use Liquin if I want the painting dry faster. I use mineral spirit to wash my brushes.

Do you use retouch varnish when your paintings are dry to the touch?

Yes, I do. I use Demar retouch varnish spray a week after the painting is done. If I have the painting more than three months, I coat the painting with a permanent varnish with a soft brush.

I would like to know what size and type of brushes you use.


1. Bristle Brushes

#10 Flat, #10 Bright, #6 Bright, #4 Flat, #2 Flat
Brand: Signet or Winsor &Newton

2. Synthetic Brushes


1" Flat, #10 Filbert, 10/0 Round.
Brand: Robert Simmons

What type of canvas do you use?

I like to use primed and stretched canvas. I also use canvas panels from RayMar, or loose canvas. I do not use paper backed canvas panels. They are too absorptive.