What is the fat-over-lean rule in oil painting? 🖌️Paint with a high ratio of oil to pigment is called “fat,” while paint with less oil is “lean.” Painting fat over lean keeps top layers more flexible as paint dries and cures. And while this rule doesn't need to dictate your process, it’s good to keep in mind as a guide. 👨‍🎨 Presentation by Todd from our Outreach Team 🫶🏽 Special thanks to artist frank_ordaz_jr whose work we included here 🎥 Filmed at Blick Studios in Chicago, Illinois #OilPainting #PaintingProcess #ArtMaterials #PaintingTechniques #FatOverLean