[Karin Wells]

Regarding chemical properties and color stability of Genesis, I have spoken to their chemist and he assures me that this product is archival and very stable. I am certain that the company will provide you with detailed and technical information about aggressive testing of the paint.

I have used these colors and they have certainly passed my tests of durability so far. Genesis makes a product called "varnish" especially for their oils and recommends its use.

I am experimenting with Genesis in underpainting and really like it as it is opaque. However, I can't get that "glow" in the top layers with Genesis that I can with regular oil paints and medium.

There is a book that I ordered from Genesis that gives formulas for nearly every color of paint on the market by brand. It has the mixing formulas for all my paints and this makes using the Genesis colors very easy.

I have been searching for an inert barrier so that I can layer oil paint on top of Genesis paint safely...and hopefully I have found it.

There is an acrylic varnish called "JW's Right-Step Matte Varnish" and this product seems to be the perfect inert barrier that I have been looking for! I'll post later to confirm if this really works in making this paint more versatile by allowing us to mix media.