Italian Varnish by Rublev Colours

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Achieve the Perfect Consistency with Italian Varnish

Italian Varnish, a gel oil painting medium made with linseed oil, litharge, wax, and gum turpentine, is the perfect solution for artists seeking a thicker painting consistency and faster drying time. This medium, first mentioned by Jean-François-Léonor Mérimée in his 1839 book, The art of painting in oil and in fresco, has been improved upon by Rublev Colours to provide artists with a versatile and high-quality painting medium.

The Advantages of Italian Varnish

Italian Varnish offers a range of advantages that make it an essential medium for oil painters. Its ability to provide translucency and body to oil colors when mixed with them in glazes allows artists to achieve a level of depth and luminosity in their work. Additionally, its thicker consistency and faster drying time make it ideal for artists who prefer a more rapid execution.

Improving Paint Consistency with Italian Varnish

Italian Varnish can be mixed with light pigments, such as Lead-Tin Yellow, Naples Yellow, and Yellow Ocher, to give them more body and a thicker consistency. This allows artists to build up the lights in their paintings and add translucency and impasto to the brightest passages. The result is a painting that is rich in texture and depth.

The Benefits of Wax in Italian Varnish

The inclusion of wax in Italian Varnish sets it apart from other oil painting mediums. The wax gives the medium a thicker consistency, making it ideal for artists who prefer a more substantial paint consistency. Additionally, the wax helps to speed up the drying time, allowing artists to work more quickly and efficiently.

Experience the Quality of Rublev Colours’ Italian Varnish

Rublev Colours is renowned for its high-quality art supplies, and Italian Varnish is no exception. Made with the finest materials and crafted with care, this medium is designed to meet the needs of discerning artists. With Italian Varnish, you can trust that you’re getting a product that will help you achieve your artistic vision.