MATISSE MM2 250ML IMPASTO

MM2 Impasto Medium is a full-bodied texture paste and modelling compound. It may be thought of as a heavy-bodied paint, free of colour pigmentation (however, it is not clear). This medium dries to a low subdued sheen which is similar to the sheen on a dried paint film of Matisse Colours and it is equally water-resistant. 

How does MM2 Impasto Medium interact with Matisse Acrylic Colours?

MM2 Impasto Medium allows for free intermixing with Matisse Colours in any proportion. There is little visual colour loss when up to equal volumes of a Matisse Color and MM2 Impasto Medium are intermixed. The presence of MM2 Impasto Medium on the canvas does not alter the richness of Matisse's Colours or cause any light reflection distortion.

Incorporating MM2 Impasto Medium into Your Creative Process

MM2 Impasto Medium can be used with Matisse Flow Formula and Structure Formula colours, with Structure Formula colours being particularly well-suited to complement the thick MM2 Impasto Medium. MM2 Impasto Medium can be used two ways to enhance your painting technique. You can either intermix it with Matisse Colours in any proportion, with little visual colour loss or apply it directly to the primed canvas and then fully over-paint it with Matisse Colours once dry.

What should be avoided when using MM2 Impasto Medium?

MM2 Impasto Medium should not be used as a transparent glue or size, as its slightly milky opacity could cause some "cloudiness." It should also not be used for glazing effects, as it will cover and distort the work with a slightly opaque effect; for thick transparent glazes, use MM8 Spreader and MM4 Gel Medium with water in various proportions.