Rublev Oil Medium Wilson’s Medium (150ml) is a clear, gel-like oil painting medium inspired by the 18th-century formula used by British landscape painter Richard Wilson (1714–1782) and reportedly by Sir Joshua Reynolds. This modern version is carefully improved using the palest bodied linseed oil, pure distilled gum spirits of turpentine, and rheological castor wax in place of beeswax, offering superior clarity, stability, and durability.
Wilson’s Medium gives oil paints a buttery consistency that holds brushstrokes while drying to a beautiful satin finish. Its thixotropic qualities enhance handling, allowing smooth application, improved texture control, and even layering. Free from driers and resins, it is safe to mix directly with oil paints without risk of cracking or yellowing.
This versatile medium can be used in several ways:
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As a working medium – mix directly with colors to thicken paint and enhance brushstroke definition.
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For making your own paint – blend with pigments and oil to impart thixotropy, preventing slumping and settling.
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As an oiling-out medium – apply a thin layer to restore matte, sunken areas of dried paint to a fresh, even surface without excess gloss.
Rublev Wilson’s Medium provides artists with a historically informed, yet modernised medium that combines tradition with archival safety. Now available in Australia, it is a valuable tool for both professional and student oil painters seeking rich texture and refined control.
