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WHAT IS A PAINT MEDIUM?

A paint medium is an additive, usually an oil or a paste, that can be mixed with your paint to alter the properties of it in some way. It should not be confused with references to the different types of “painting mediums”, which are the types of paint, such as oil, watercolour, gouache and acrylic.

WHY ARE THEY USEFUL?

Paint mediums give artists greater control over the application and finish of the paint. Different

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