Yesterday I mentioned I was trying a new process of "oiling out" my finished and drying oil paintings.  So today I had to share the results with you because I always enjoy sharing new things I learn.  The first photo is before and the second is after.  I was curious just how much of a difference would show up in the photographs and I do think it is quite noticeable.  Of course I'm sure there were some differences in lighting, etc., but the procedure I think really enhances the colors of the painting.  Just look at her shirt, for example.    I will still be following the paintings up with a coat of varnish as well.

I think I'll be going back through to take new photos of all the paintings this way over the next few days.  Including the painting I posted yesterday.  I just did the oiling out on that later in the day and it really made a difference.

To read more about the "oiling out" procedure I used, go here.   Some of the paint can tend to rub off a bit I assume because half the mixture is solvent, but it is minimal and I just took care which areas I wiped it off first.