I have used a number of different alkyd mediums including the res n gel. I have not used the galkyd gel specifically, but, it probably is similar to some of the others I have used. Most of the gels tend to be very fast drying and intended for impasto work, so, will be somewhat stiff and will hold textures. I’m guessing the galkyd gel will be similar to this. The res n gel is different, however, and has a very smooth silky texture that works very well in glazing and working small areas wet in wet. I use the res n gel for this purpose. It does not hold texture like the other gel. Cas also makes a couple of heavy texture gels that have sand in them for added texture, so, there are different properties to the different gels out there to experiment with.

Example of ‘textured’ gel use on small work. (2.5×3.5 inch)
s and tends to level out slightly.

example of res n gel use on the mane only to get the look of individual hairs. The rest of this painting used Liquin impasto gel or none at all.

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I think if you are taking a course that lists both, it is best to take them and learn to use them if you really want to get the most from the course. If it was listed as an either/or, then just pick one, but otherwise, you might miss out by not having it. Just my thoughts on the matter. Thanks for the compliments on my art!

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