Light Oils

A light oil consists of a transparent application of color on
a sepia toned fiber based print. This style of oil painting is
best requested when a delicate or soft look is desired. It is
often used to duplicate the tinted images prior to color
photography and is suitable for babies, baby panels, or
when an almost watercolor effect is desired. The oil is
applied with lambs wool or polyester and does not have
any brush strokes. A "perfect negative" or file is needed
as the application is 100% transparent.

This is the selective application of color on a B&W or Sepia
toned print. This style also duplicates some of the of pre color
photographs. It has been used since the days of adding a touch
of color on ambrotypes and tintypes.