Aaron Holland Fine Arts

"We use linseed oil because it makes the strongest, most flexible, longest lasting paint film.

We choose refined linseed oil rather than cold pressed because refined linseed oil will yellow much less over time.

We recommend the use of refined linseed oil for this reason in all aspects of oil painting.

Be careful not to add too much of any natural oil to your oil colors, as this makes the color too "fat." A simple mixture of one part refined linseed oil and one part Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirit makes a great, general-purpose painting medium. Oil paintings have the potential to last for many hundreds of years if the materials are permanent, and if the artist constructs the painting with established painting techniques."

Thank you for choosing our materials.

Sincerely,

Scott Gellatly

Technical Support Representative

Gamblin Artists Colors Co