oil

First used in the 14th century, oil painting is a technique which has been in wide common use since the 17th century. Siccative (drying) oils are used as binders.

 The oils (linseed, poppy seed or walnut) do not dry by evaporation but by an oxidation process which causes them solidify.

 Oil paints allow brushstrokes to be placed over and next to each other without any danger of the paint running. It is therefore possible to make corrections.

By using the paints very thinly, it is possible to make them shine through each other (glazes) or to run lightly into each other.

Oil paints maintain their fresh intensive colours even when dry and are considered to be of the best colour quality.

Their high quality guarantees them a long life.

 Large amounts of paint, oil and solvents are needed for the production of a mural using oil paints. These are very expensive to buy.

 In addition, it must be pointed out that the drying time is at least 2 weeks and that the escaping essential oils produce a pungent smell.