Genesis Heat Set Artist Oil Colors

No, you cannot mix traditional oil paints with Genesis heat set oil paints. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns.

The carrying medium and pigments were developed to give Genesis® Oil Paints strong archival qualities. Most pigments used in Genesis Paints are of Pigment Rating I, and there are some colours such as Dioxazine Purples which are of Pigment Rating II. Genesis® Oil Paints do not require a varnish. Use Heat Set Varnish if a varnished surface is desired for protection. You can view the varnish and mediums available here http://www.jerrysartarama.com/genesis-heat-set-artist-oil-color-mediums

Yes, this paint can be used as part of a wet on wet method. STARTING TO PAINT Scoop a small amount of paint out of the tub onto your palette. Mash the paint with the palette knife until it is soft. The paint is now ready to use. Apply the paint to your canvas the same as you would oil or acrylic paint. USING MEDIUMS - scoop the medium out of the tub, mash it into the paint and away you go......... Thinning Medium This can be used in a ratio of 3 parts paint to 2 parts Thinning Medium. Thinning medium will 'soften' the paint but not make it runny. Do NOT exceed the ratio of paint to medium - if you do then your painting will never dry. Extender Medium Use the Extender Medium for impasto work or just to make the paint go further. Glazing Gel Use this to make very transparent layers. DRYING The paint needs to be heated to 135 degrees using either a heat gun or in an oven. See the clip for a drying demonstration. Clip coming soon..................... CLEAN UP Hands Either baby washcloths or dish detergent makes good hand cleaners. Brushes For quick clean ups just wipe them on a baby washcloth or paper towel. To give them a thorough clean either use odorless solvent or a good quality undiluted dish detergent. If using the detergent rinse the brushes well with water and dry thoroughly before using again. Palettes The easiest way to clean up is to scrape any unwanted paint into a jar and then wipe any residue off with a baby washcloth. UNUSED PAINT Unused pure paint can easily be returned to the jar. Mixed colors can either be left on the palette for use on another painting or stored in glass jars. If storing mixed colors on the palate it is a good idea to put the palette in a dust/pest-proof storage container or drawer. If you have mixed Thinning Medium into the paint make sure you make a note of that so you don't accidentally add later.

You can use the same brushes you use for any other paint. The best surfaces to use would be canvas,masonite, MDF board or other wood.But do not use Pine because every time you try to heat set your paint the sap will bubble out.