repairing damaged oil painting

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  • I am an artist with a damaged area in my oil painting. Can I sand the damaged area (with sandpaper) and paint over the sanded area with new oil paint, or does the new oil paint require a barrier layer? I am not interested in acrylic paint information. Thanks


  • there are some notes on technique here http://www.noteaccess.com/MATERIALS/Pentimento.htm


  • Obviously the painting is dry, or you could not sand it. But very little sanding is required. Simply painting over the area will adhere to the dried paint. If a varnish has been applied, THAT needs to be removed (using turp) before adding a new layer of paint. BTW, did you know that many famous paintings were 'repainted' over until the artist was satisfied? Mona Lisa and Guernica are a couple.







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