After two commissions failed to dry within my usual three-week time frame (much to my and the owner's frustration), I started a search for a faster dry-time solution for oil paint. I found...FastMatte by Gamblin! http://www.gamblincolors.com/artists.grade.oils/fastmatte/index.html
Thank you paint gods for creating this stuff! I mix my normal colors with a bit of FastMatte white and *poof* the piece is dry within the week. The only change is a more matte appearance to the painting but since I coat my work with a glossy lacquer, that is an easy fix!
On another note, the studio/gallery party coming up on Friday, October 7th from 6 - 11pm continues to grow in awesomeness. Two RSVPs today included mini-dogs!
I want to apologize to the big dogs again, only dogs that can be carried are invited because of the building's rules. My 60lbs+ pooches are bummed but I'm just not strong enough to carry them for that long! I suggest that if your dog is 15lbs or less, please bring them to the party!
