>>5937023Yeah, I've been discussing with them a bit; quite insightful. I've tried myself to make paint, I often prepare surfaces to some degree to get something closer than my ideal, but that's definitely a job in itself; maybe later, when I'll have more time.
>>5937140Not them, I agree on the general tone of your message (the
handprint.com's author has extensive technical knowledge regarding paint, but his art is far, far, far lower).
Though, there are various reasons to do so: historical research, increased permanence, no access to lead-white (lead white has interesting properties in oil paints), selling argument, etc.