Question...Anyone tried out this -

[ssgteverett]

Here's one for the 'Community', at large -
Going through my paints and painting supplies, apparently my 'oils' for figure painting and such, are no-where to be found since this move [ooops...] and are in need replacing.
Originally, it has been Winsor & Newton oils [tube] for this area for me [and 'yes' I've used and use acrylics].
However, since those days, I see we now have "water-based" oils for painting with - HAS anyone out there tried using these newer [more friendly?] water-based oils for painting endeavors???
I ask, because I have never tried this medium before, having always painted in the traditional 'oil' based paints for figure work. - Just curious and pondering this, prior to purchasing replacement tube paint and any impute would be greatly appreciated. Thx, -Ed

 

[urumomo]

Yes , I have some on hand .
Specifically the Winsor&Newton Artisan .

Meh .
they have utility for sure but I personally don't see an advantage in the bulk of applications concerning scale builds .
I never found their water compatibility to be advantageous within this genre .
Obviously my opinion only .

 

[ssgteverett]

Yes , I have some on hand .
Specifically the Winsor&Newton Artisan .

Meh .
they have utility for sure but I personally don't see an advantage in the bulk of applications concerning scale builds .
I never found their water compatibility to be advantageous within this genre .
Obviously my opinion only .

Appreciate the feedback - Since you've used them, is their coverage/ability to 'lay' and 'blend' comparable to 'true ' oils or more towards the acrylics. Oil's I use for the facials/hands/skin - Acrylics and enamels for nearly everything else [some oil]; however, over the last few years, for enamels [petroleum based] I've had to move away from. And I love the Winsor & Newton's.

 

[urumomo]

They have the same characteristics as conventional oils .
It does allow you to avoid using mineral spirits / turpentine and the concomitant odor .
They work with both water and min spirits .
These have been around for decades so they're really not all that new . -- prior to the modern version there was oils mixed with egg tempera , making them water mixable .