Is it absolutely necessary to use a medium?

[Jean Kelly]

Hi Renee,

Neo Meglip is on my list also. Marvin, you use this don't you? No need to answer, I'll look it up. I remember some long threads on this issue. According to what I've read about Bougeureau, he used the technique of applying paint then scraping it off with a palette knife in multiple layers to achieve the very soft depth and texture in his paintings. I want to try this on my next painting. The resulting very thin layers should work well with very little medium.

Does anyone here paint using this technique? Maybe Chris Saper, Chris are you out there?

Jean