Attention oil painters

I would let the painting dry completely and then I would dry brush the letters. I would use a horsehair paintbrush for the lettering. This is just my opinion. I hope this helps.

 

You can let the background dry, then paint the letters to get the look that you want, then let the letters dry. After the letters dry, use the color mix to glaze over the letters. Use a very thin mix of the color so that the letters will show through. (Actually a very little color in your painting medium.) This takes awhile because of the drying time.

The great thing about letting each stage dry is if you don't like the application, you can just wipe it off without destroying the background or the letters. This way you can paint the refection also.

There are some painting mediums that you can use to speed the drying time.

Have fun!

 

I use tupernoid (not turpenoid natural) for a brush cleaner, but some people will not use it. Baby oil can be used as a cleaner if you are afraid of the cleaners that are on the market.

I use Dorothy Dent's painting medium instead of linseed oil.

I think the important thing is to have a well ventilated room. I have never used tupertine and would not let students use it.

Retouch Varnish and other varnishes are not user friendly, but they sure make the paintings look better and last longer.

My favorite paints are Permalba. They are not as expensive as Grumbacher or Winsor&Newton.
Since Permalba was made user friendly, it doesn't last as long in the tube, but does not have the harmful chemicals that the old oil paints had.

Winsor & Newton's student grade paint winton is inexpensive, but if a person paints professionally, she would want the professional paint.