The Start of my First Alkyd Painting

This is the start of my first painting using Alkyd Oil Paints. So far, I really enjoy using them. It is amazing how much faster they dry than regular oil paints. I started another painting just using the Liquin Medium with regular oil paints. While it dried a little faster than regular oil, I decided to jump in and get alkyd paints as well. (That is what I am using here.) They are dry to the touch in about 18-24 hours. I have been using more glazing techniques since the layers take less time to dry.


This photo was taken when my husband and I traveled to Beaufort, NC. It is facing Carrot Island across the sound. The painting should be patterned after the photo for the most part.