MATERIALS

• Where can I find the Materials List?

• What are the equivalent colors of the Art2life CVP paint set?

• Do I need to seal my panels before applying gesso?

• Can we use gesso in place of white paint?

• Does matte medium work the same as gloss medium?

• What kind of palette are we using?

• How do I manage all the brushes full of paint when they're not in use?

• What is the best way to clean my brushes after painting?

• How should I dispose of acrylic paint and rinse water?

• Aren't some acrylics toxic because they're made with heavy metals, like cadmium?

• Why do I need to paint with thick paint?

• How do you know if a layer of paint is completely dry?

• How do I prevent my panels from warping?

• My panel has warped. How can I straighten it?

• Do I need an easel to work on my paintings?

• How do I thin my heavy body, tube paint to get the right consistency?

• What is matte medium? (173)

• What is gloss medium?

• Can I paint on top of the slick surface of gloss medium?

• How do I apply gloss or matte medium?

• Can matte medium be used on top of gloss medium?

• How can I change the sheen of gloss medium?

• What are OPEN Mediums?

• What are glazing mediums?

• What’s the difference between a gel and a medium?

• What is an isolation coat?

• What kind of wax is Nick using?

• What is Dorland’s Cold Wax Medium?

• How long does the wax need to set up?

• Does the gloss medium have to dry overnight before applying the wax?

• Can I use Drywall mud/Joint Compound for texture? 

• Should I varnish my painting?

• What is Clear Leveling Gel? (formerly called Self-Leveling Clear Gel)

• How long does it take for clear-leveling gel to dry?

• What is soft gel gloss?

• Can I use matte medium to seal a painting if I don’t want the glossy sheen?

• Can I use a wax varnish or medium on works on canvas as well as wood?

• Once you apply the wax finish, can you go back and paint on it?

• How do I remove a cold wax varnish for further painting?

• What is a varnish?

• How do I install a panel into the Art2life Frame?

• How do I attach a warped panel to the frame?

• How do I fix a warped panel?