HEALTHY OIL PAINTS?
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2 жыл бұрынIs there a healthier option out there for oil painting? YES! I can't wait to share the paints and the solvent free method I've found and tried. All the products are listed below.
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*M. GRAHAM OIL PAINTS:
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@robincivis9501 2 жыл бұрын
You know you're hooked when Fridays are great because Sandi posts and not because it's the end of the week.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭 thank you! ❤️
@impish22 2 жыл бұрын
Again... making my Friday so much better with Sandi !!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Eeeeeee 🤗 thank you!
@kyliesketches2271 2 жыл бұрын
Seriously so look forward to your new videos on a Friday! Perfect way to wind down from a busy week 😁❤️ thanks for being so great 😊
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to hear that!!
@Mariannevieitez 2 жыл бұрын
Just can’t get enough of your channel ! Your work is so unique and colourful. Makes me want to loosen up and crack out some paints !
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Do it Marianne! You won’t regret it! And, thank you!
@RachelleByersArt 2 жыл бұрын
I have never tried this brand. Thanks so much for taking us along as you tested it out and for giving us your thoughts
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so welcome Rachelle!
@kupoooo 2 жыл бұрын
I am an oil painter and use Sennelier "green for oil" medium gel or just flax oil. No need to use anything toxic like solvent,just be carefull with cadmium colors. Even the paint directly from the tube works perfectly fine if you like brush strokes 😊 And a good soap for cleaning is more than enough 🙃 I paint surrounded by my kids so I had to find a way to make it works 😄🎨
@violettahaven3706 2 жыл бұрын
Have you considered using your oils for a vibrant glow over your acrylics? I've often used acrylics as an under painting on larger pieces.
@andreapripps3465 2 жыл бұрын
I have binge watched all of your videos and love them AND YOU! I have a very different painting style, but I learn so much and get a LOT of inspiration and joy from your videos. I recently tried water soluable oils and, so far, like them. Thank you for expressing your joy through painting and videos. Your love of our Lord shines through.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Andrea - that’s the biggest compliment that my love of the Lord shines through in these art videos - thank you!!!
@gwenritch 2 жыл бұрын
Ive always wanted to try oils but I struggle with asthma and sensitivity to smells. Looks fun! I will be sticking to my heavy body and soft body acrylics. Im going to pass this along to a friend who paints in oils. Thanks for a great video of info!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sticking to my soft body too 🤗
@kp-ew1bn 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandi! Another lovely video! And, I just adore your sense of humor. 😃
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Karen 🤗
@thebirdartistscottage 2 жыл бұрын
M. Graham is here in Oregon! I always feel good supporting a local company. I’ve never used their oils but their gouache is wonderful. It was fun watching you paint. I am always so tight and controlled and seeing how loose and expressive you were was really fun. And then you talked about being careful and feeling like you were tight! 😂 Thanks for the time and effort you put into this video. Sorry you lost some of your footage! 😩
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
That cracked me up about the loose comment 😂. So cool they are on Oregon!!!!
@katpaints 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! M. Graham is just down I-205 from me and they are the nicest people! I am delighted that the oils are as great as their watercolors!
@thebirdartistscottage 2 жыл бұрын
@@katpaints We’re practically neighbors! I’m in Corvallis!
@impish22 Жыл бұрын
Sandi, Sandi, Sandi.. yay..!! You hit 25,000 . So happy !!
@sandihester Жыл бұрын
Yes 🙌 thanks for noticing!
@bibbetrobison1596 2 жыл бұрын
I love watching your experimental videos! Loved this one. I started with oils but fell in love with gouache & Flashe paint (I love me a good tactile painting). I have to tell you, one thing I love about your videos is hearing your thoughts through the process as you decide what to do next, what's not working, what is working ... If anyone wants to know what creation sounds like, all they have to do is watch one of your process videos. It's so familiar & comforting for some reason. Thanks as always for sharing.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you- that’s really good to know that my processing out loud is helpful!!!! And yes to Flashe paint!
@gailwynn3637 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE M.Graham paints, I use their watercolors. The watercolors are made with honey and if I go for a time and don't paint I always know when I come back to painting that the M.Graham paints never dry out and always look vibrant. I'm so glad you like the oils. Love your videos, your art and your humor, stay sweet! Hope your holidays will be super special.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you like the videos - thank you!!
@pennybeer2073 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you found an oil paint that works for you!
@Julie-vy3oz 2 жыл бұрын
I have drawn the line on getting into oil paints but this was so fun to watch. Also, if you find a brain at Blicks, could you do a review? Menopause has broken mine…. ;)
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Their brains were TOO EXPENSIVE 😂😂😂. We’ll just have to be ok with being brainless 😆
@madelynsmith8281 2 жыл бұрын
Look forward to the video on Friday. Love your new oil paints. That composition was put together nicely. ❤
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Madelyn!!
@phillblake6829 2 жыл бұрын
The intro music got me bopping I had to rewind the video a couple of times 👍
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
😂 glad to hear that!
@beckybaker3549 2 жыл бұрын
I mix the Pthalo green with burnt umber and deep yellow all the time as my go to green and it makes the most amazing realistic earthy green. Thought I’d share that if you haven’t ever tried that you will be amazed.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great mix! Thanks Becky!!
@dianelodico2166 2 жыл бұрын
Miss Sandi, thank you for the video. I left oil painting behind a couple of years ago, and it pulls at me. I am going to give this a good think before starting up again, but your demo and testing helps. If I decide to give it a go, I think those paints will have to be on my art supply list, which by the way, seems to get longer and longer! Hugs!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Editing this video made me want to pull them back out too 😂😂😂
@janeandclementine 2 жыл бұрын
At least once while watching your Friday videos I burst out laughing. The dancing jars did it for me this week.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Soooooo glad to hear that Jane!!!!
@CreatingCuteArt 2 жыл бұрын
I actually loved the end result, and I felt so bad for you about that footage! Congrats on over 9k subs!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! 🤗
@christinebarone2151 2 жыл бұрын
Better to be safe Sandi. You’re smart trying to find a healthier version of oils. I am a watercolor artist, startled out using acrylics. Got away from them simply because I hated what it was doing to my drain and my nails! LOL . I also stay away from the CAD colors as well. BTW, you give us all inspiration and always a highlight of the day when you share what’s going on in the life of Sandi Hester artist! Stay well..
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christine!!! 🥰
@susanfantozzi4415 2 жыл бұрын
I loved your remix painting!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Susan!
@sandimarkwood5625 2 жыл бұрын
I love that oil ( the first one you didn’t like) it might be my fav!
@soniabrown1962 2 жыл бұрын
YAY! That’s my brand of paints!! 🥰 It works well for me since I am a tedious oil painter that a loooong time to finish a painting. Yes, I am at a total loss on how to use the alkyd medium and I bought a whole gallon of it too 😩 Its so slick and buttery I haven’t used medium at all for years.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Yikes - a while gallon 😂🤪
@Spiroffd 2 жыл бұрын
Wow a gallon. Yikes
@nancyloomis3046 2 жыл бұрын
I've always heard the best things about any paint that M. Graham makes. I'm slowly working my way to try all the big brands as I can afford to. M. Graham is on the list in watercolors and maybe oils too. Right now, I do more wc than oils, and I've got plenty right now. I did order a tube of the M. Graham Quinacridone Gold in oil sometime back. Wow, it's beautiful and a little goes a long way! Glad you found some oils you can use. 👍
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I found that a little went a long way too!!!
@megperry5586 2 жыл бұрын
I am not an oil painter but my favorite watercolor paint is M Graham! This may sound strange but you just look glowing and so beautiful in this video. Lots of love to you.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Awe - thanks so much Meg!!!!
@elliewithg 2 жыл бұрын
Yey! Thank you for this, Sandi. You're almost 10K. 😭
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Eeeeeeee - I know!! My goal is 10k by the end of the year - hope i can make it!
@elisabethsvendby 2 жыл бұрын
Oils are so delicious, but I have to agree with you, I am addicted to acrylics and the way they dry so nice and fast. I will just never have the patience, and that I accept 😅 Thank you for the lovely video!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I accept too!
@michl6688 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one, Sandi! I haven’t used oils for about 20 years, but nice to know you recommend these. Like you, I’ve learned to enjoy acrylics but I’m hoping to get back into oils once my kids are a bit older and not as prone to getting into my makeshift studio. 😏
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Good point about kids getting into your supplies. Acrylics are much more kid friendly!
@maartjefleetwood2253 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you THANK YOU for this video!!! These paints will never ever enter my studio, since I have a severe tree nut allergy. And I knew of the mediums like walnut oil, but I never thought of them being used in paints. So thank you Sandi!!!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Soooooo glad I could help 🙌
@cristinasway3915 2 жыл бұрын
As an acrylic painter I always wanted to paint with oils but , it gets pricey and I am a very fast painter so I can’t wait for things to dry , I think I would keep exploring more techniques for acrylic paint instead lol , thanks for the explanation if it wasn’t that pricey and if I dries faster I would try it
@susanwildt6535 2 жыл бұрын
Dear Sandi. I have seen many of your videos where you say people get upset when you paint over another painting. Well this time I loved the painting that you oil painted over! Lol. It made me cringe but I will get over it. 🤭😬😁❤️
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Ooooohhhhhh nooooo! I’m sorry!!
@WendyW123 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sandi, good to hear that alternatives exist out there 😊. Although, I have come to the conclusion, after years of painting in different mediums, that the quality of acrylics nowadays, makes them them, for me, the better option. I definitely find acrylics, particularly Golden, to be the most flexible, vibrant easier to blend. Hope you are feeling well Sandi, and please forgive me for saying this, but you don't seem your lovely jolly self in this video 🤗. I do hope that's not out of line to say and that you're just fine and dandy xxx
@WendyW123 2 жыл бұрын
Meant to say... Vibrant and easier to blend!! Dohhh, lol.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Not out of line at all!!!! I filmed that weeks ago so I can’t remember exactly but I think my allergies were really bad! Thanks for checking!
@bunnyrose9525 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Making the walnut oil bottles dance reminds me of my daughter correcting me for playing with my food. 🤣
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@GillianCrossArt 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you've found some oil paints which don't affect your allergies...and I see you're on your way to 10k subs! Yay xx
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for noticing Gillian!!!! Hope to reach 10k by end of year 🙌
@GillianCrossArt 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandihester Pfffttt end of the month more like! ;)
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
@@GillianCrossArt I don’t know - things have been slowing down big time - it’s that time of year when people are busy with other things. But it will come when it’s suppose to.
@jenniefrench1338 2 жыл бұрын
Safflower oil has helped some people. I wanted to ask you why not try the water soluble oil paint? They have in the Cobra brand their own safflower oil for thinning and glazing but the oil paints are engineered to clean up in water and soap no turps, no Gamsol. There also is a fast drying liquid but the products oils don’t intermix with regular oils.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
It’s the oils I’m allergic to and even the water soluble oils have oil in them
@Anonymoi 2 жыл бұрын
Yay, oil painting video!! Your channel is actually what brought soft body acrylics to my attention (and they’re the only acrylics I’ve ever really liked) but I still just LOVE oil paints. I have never tried the M.Graham oils, though I have their gouache and their walnut oil. Gamblin oil paints also have that soft smooth consistency and they have a number of safflower oil-based solvent-free medium options. I was going to say that many of their paint colors are safflower-oil based, too, but I was on their website clicking around on colors and every one I selected was made with refined linseed oil. I’ll have to go check my tubes. Either I’m wrong, or they changed formulas, or I just clicked on the wrong colors. So perhaps their paints are not an option for you. Random question - when you say “turps,” do you just use that as a general term and actually use odorless mineral spirits, or do you actually use turpentine?
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I mean odorless mineral spirits - I annoy myself that I say turps! 🤪
@SmillyDonut 2 жыл бұрын
It's interesting that turps don't bother you, but the Linseed oil does. I'm glad you discovered the M. Graham oils though and I hope they work for you. I use their Walnut Oil and I also like Gamblin's Solvent-Free Gel Medium. It uses Safflower oil and alkyd, but its non-toxic. Do share how the Alkyd medium works if you try it.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Sure meant to mention the alkyd- urgh! It left too glass of a finish for my taste
@SmillyDonut 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandihester Yeah. I don't care for the finish of certain alkyd mediums either.
@elysef9303 2 жыл бұрын
Yaaaaas!!
@pac2840 2 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful. I used to do oils but moved to acrylics for a number of reasons. Toxicity and fumes being a big factor. I had to laugh when I found out that these have walnut oil because I'm allergic to walnuts. What I really got out of it is an appreciation for the acrylics. I love the layering ability. I miss the naturalness of oil. To compensate for that with acrylics, I use Dorland's wax to finish. I use that to finish gouache as well. You talked me out of going back to oils.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found it helpful!!! I’ve used Dorland wax but I feel like it never dries!!!! Sooo are you using that as your “varnish”? Tell me more! I may have to try it!
@sheilahubbard4032 2 жыл бұрын
Hi @@sandihester, I want to know that about the Dorland’s wax too, for acrylic paintings. I recently learned it will keep your journal pages from sticking together. Please share that info. 🤗
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
@@sheilahubbard4032 maybe I just need to do my own test in my sketchbook. From my memory though is that it takes a long time to dry
@sheilahubbard4032 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandihester I agree with you testing your art, and I will do the same here. Maybe it takes a very thin amount at a time, and maybe layers 🤔 I really am interested in it for finishing rather than vanishing, So I better get it ordered. I'm in love with you & your channel!!! 🥰 And thank you for responding to my comment. 💕
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
@@sheilahubbard4032 thank you Sheila!!!
@KikiFu 2 жыл бұрын
First off you look fabulous in orange and that grey headband. So cute! Orange isn't a color I can pull of people will ask me if I'm ill 😂 but it's such a beautiful color. I really appreciate you sharing these paints and that you still had a bit of the "ehhehhe" throat clearing. I used to love oil painting, I worked in a huge ventilated space with air filters and still had issues. Never quite figured out what it was that caused the issue. I can eat flax with no issue... which is what linseed oil is made from. It makes me wonder if they add a filler or preservatives that aren't listed? I don't know if this idea will appeal to you or not. I know a lot of other artists that paint base layers in acrylic and then add luxurious oil details in their top layer. I've toyed with the idea of trying Holbein's water mixable oil paints but I haven't tried them yet. M graham makes amazing paint. I have their gouache and I love it!
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I have toyed with that idea but usually when I’m done with a painting I really like the texture that is already there. But I may play around with that one day
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Oh, and thank you for the kind words!
@SummerSunshineStudio 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! How long did the paintings take to dry?
@bunnyrose9525 2 жыл бұрын
My teacher uses a short jar (like marshmallow cream). It is tapered, so it is wider at the base than the mouth. We put a plastic dish scrubby in the bottom and pour about 1" of Gamsol in it. I've been using the same for ages. I told her I should change it, and she said it wasn't necessary. The weird thing is that the Gamsol evaporates in the plastic bottle, but not in my jar. So, if you have it in an open container or one that does not seal well, it may evaporate. I did notice that my plastic lid on my jar is buckled inward. I don't remember it being like this before, but I could be wrong. I thought it might be due to the type of chemical or a reaction and being sealed up for so long. We don't use oil since good paint normally has plenty of oil in it already. However, I do have some raw linseed and turpentine from the hardward store. Then again, the turp has mostly evaporated. I love the smell of linseed. :-)
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Good info!
@katpaints 2 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming that the Gamisol and the plastic is not a good combination. I was told to never use plastic with any type of solvent and to never leave any kind of rag you've used in a solvent in the open. When I was a kid, one of my neighbor's had a big fire in their garage because paint/turp rags were stuffed in a can and spontaneous combustion took over. A metal can sealed with a lid for things like that would have contained it.
@bunnyrose9525 2 жыл бұрын
@@katpaints The Gamsol came in a plastic bottle, but my marshmallow jar is glass. It’s also in a temperature controlled room (that’s about the only thing that’s controlled in there😂). The scrubby has been in the jar with Gamsol for 15 years and appears to be completely intact. BTW, my teacher has a break-your-fingers rule if you leave your paintbrush standing in bottle or jar (such as a water container). I have a million bent brushes so I try to be better about it. She’s all about tough love. 😁
@katpaints 2 жыл бұрын
@@bunnyrose9525 Yes. I understand. I've found that even though things come in plastic that they aren't always vapor/evaporation proof. I'm assuming they are hoping to prevent breakage. I know that back in the 70's and 80's when I was using oils, it was all in metal and I poured some into glass containers to use. I bought a Silacoil jar all those years ago which does the same thing. I know that I eventually cleaned it out. I wonder just where it is now! The metal coil on the bottom lets you scrub the brush a bit. I like the idea of using one of those plastic dish washing things - Scotch Brite? Interesting that it didn't dissolve, isn't it. It all depends on what things are made from. I have been very good about not leaving brushes in liquids - unless I'm trying to work dried paint out of them. When painting rooms, things dry out much more often than when painting um, pictures! LOL! I say good for your teacher! LOL! Her reaction is definitely memorable!
@bunnyrose9525 2 жыл бұрын
@@katpaints I looked up the Scotch Brite, and I think that's it! Or something like it. It's kind of rolled plastic mesh stuff, but, yes, I imagine it would work the same as the metal coils, so that could have been her inspiration (or whoever came up with that)! :)
@fuzzydragons 2 жыл бұрын
you know you have good friends when they dont bat an eye when you ask about borrowing their clothes for art lol 😀
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Yes 😂😂😂. Well, she batted an eye but still said yes!
@watchmanonthewall77744 2 жыл бұрын
I have avoided oil paint as because of the turp and solvents due to my asthma ...do you think the walnut oil and alkoid could completely replace solvents completely ??? Would basic walnut oil work or does that have additionaL ingradients ??.....welll....if i woild have waited to see tne whole video before writing....well...you covered all the bases. ❤ loved this video as I have been wanting to try oils. I have been adding Matt medium and liquid Matt medium to my basics acrylics ...It seems to take some of the plastic out of the finish and my paint stays wet for several days by just covering it with suran wrap. ...wish their was a way to share what I'm working on ...would love the feedback .
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I’m m glad I answered your questions!
@rebeccalewis2888 2 жыл бұрын
Please tell us about your head wrap/band. Did you make it yourself? I can never find them that look like this! They're usually too tight for my big ol' head.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I think I got it at Walmart ages ago
@jamiegossett 2 жыл бұрын
Don't use the Walnut Alkyd as it yellows badly. just use the Walnut Oil
@paint_freckles 2 жыл бұрын
Have you put together a Christmas wish list?? Working on mine. Spoiler its paint supplies 😅🤣😂 I'm asking for liquitex soft body and now maybe this oil kit. I've only used heavy body.
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Angie, you’re going to LOVE the soft body!!!!! 🙌
@Rosie1381 2 жыл бұрын
Liking before even watching
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
Awe - thank you!
@sarahhopkins577 2 жыл бұрын
aww love the kitty cat pats..
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
He loves them too!
@teresamazotti1315 2 жыл бұрын
I can't use linseed oil because I am allergic to it. So I am waiting to see what happens with you..
@wendytaylor1486 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandi,I worked with oils years ago,to me now they are too much like hard work,and I find that liquitex soft body acrylics do all I need.I have to tell you,my Grandkids now say redunkulous,your videos are far reaching 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂 I LOVE that Wendy!
@Spiroffd 2 жыл бұрын
hi I think that I accidentally deleted my comment. So here it goes again. M Graham paints are great, as well as their customer service and technical advice. As a way to avoid anything you may be sensitive to consider wearing Nitrile gloves and/or a barrier cream so as invisible glove. It’s not too expensive and doesn’t feel weird on your hands, Sorry for the repeat comment. I’m not sure what happened. I hope that you give oils a bit of time to get your “legs” back. They are worth it. Either way whatever best works for you and what you want to say with your work. Just give them a chance again :).
@sandihester 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve not tried Nitrile gloves - I’ll have to try them!