tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post8044430339786869099..comments2023-06-25T08:30:20.335-06:00Comments on Mary Maxam - paintings: At Home On The Range, more solvent-free paintingmary maxamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04721510735181325751noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-32339123385701608872016-02-10T10:07:52.982-07:002016-02-10T10:07:52.982-07:00Oh my!! I LOVE this one! That foreground with its ...Oh my!! I LOVE this one! That foreground with its upward sweep and bits of color leads my eye right up to the cows. Beautiful composition. Superb rendering!Carol Flatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280091225563623507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-16443002244866879132016-02-09T14:17:08.057-07:002016-02-09T14:17:08.057-07:00Really nice painting. I love the color harmony!Really nice painting. I love the color harmony!Susan Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477255071586624476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-30380563192356803852016-02-05T13:53:14.158-07:002016-02-05T13:53:14.158-07:00I just had these same questions about Zest-It and ...I just had these same questions about Zest-It and posted them yesterday to a facebook page called "Painting Best Practices". If you go there, you can see the responses I had (original post, 2/4/2016). Seems like the longevity of paint films made with citrus-based solvents is unknown, but the thought is that there may be future problems because they don't evaporate or oxidize like traditional solvents. I purchased a couple of bottles from Rosemary and really like the way it works (and the smell, which is like oranges). However, now I think I might go back to using Gamsol for the initial thin block-in. After that, I usually have no problem just using paint straight from the tube, adding only a little linseed oil if it seems too stiff. Might have to use the remaining Zest-It for washing brushes :(Jan F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07034900859550489927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-27402312223793399482016-02-04T10:01:49.403-07:002016-02-04T10:01:49.403-07:00I commented on your other post about Zest it, I...I commented on your other post about Zest it, I've been using for a year now so I am not sure that is "long term" enough. Haven't had any problems yet.... I learnt about Zest it from Dreama Tolle Perry, I am sure she has a lot more experience with it than myself. :) Curious to know more about your research though. Marcela Strasdashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780099508575389048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-51897866229722571222016-02-03T05:28:42.590-07:002016-02-03T05:28:42.590-07:00Nice painting Mary. The Cows are wonderful. All th...Nice painting Mary. The Cows are wonderful. All the best.<br />Vic.Victor Erringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09374323225965910201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-73216865511786988152016-02-02T22:16:57.758-07:002016-02-02T22:16:57.758-07:00Hi Julie, Thanks much. You have named the exact is...Hi Julie, Thanks much. You have named the exact issue I am concerned about, it will be hard for me to be really confident but more research might help..... I'm trying to be patient with it all.... mary maxamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721510735181325751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959888201948478852.post-42834372709389709352016-02-02T21:50:59.602-07:002016-02-02T21:50:59.602-07:00I enjoy the way these two look "best friends&...I enjoy the way these two look "best friends" and I like the joyful colors very much.<br />Please let us know about the Zest-it stuff. I am interested but admit to I being concerned about it not having a good binder action (long term) if thinning the paint too much.<br />juliefordoliver.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186754679744000743noreply@blogger.com