Artists have many choices of mediums or additives to change the way paint is manipulated and the way it appears when dry. One choice I discovered recently is Dolands Cold Wax. It is basically a wax product that can be used for abstraction and impasto effects. It also leaves the finished painting with a beautiful matte finish. When totally dry, it can be rubbed with a soft cloth to add a sheen.
The attached painting, Point, is done totally with cold wax medium, oil paints and a palette knife. The strokes are buttery soft. The medium also allows for gradual value changes. I did three paintings with the wax before I got the hang of it. I hope you enjoy seeing this unique medium at work.
8 x 10 inch cold wax and oil painting on linen board - for sale at Etsy shop.
