Well, you’re in good company. Degas did the same thing for the “dry look”, before he switched to pastels. However, the conservators will hate you; oil and paper don’t get along together. You need to seal the paper first, such as with acrylic gesso, if you want the work to last. (Well, either that, or become as famous as Degas so they’ll knock themselves out to save the work Or, you could try pastels, which start out dry and matte.

I like the texture of paper better than canvas myself, but I always gesso it first.

Cardboard is generally extremely acid, and will destroy itself without any encouragement. I’d avoid it as a support.

if the matte look is what you’re after, di’s answer is the best. that clay board stuff will suck the juice out of watermelon.

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“he who thinks he know all and knows nothing is king in a kingdom of one,,,,,or a critic” – the kobe

Hi Ditzler,

Here’s a recipe that was given to me by another artist.

PVA (white craft glue)
Whiting (fine chalk like powder, or plaster)
White Paint (cheap, water based)

Mix 2parts PVA, 2 parts Whiting, and 1 part White Paint. Paint thickly with a broad brush on a piece of hard board (keep board flat). Make 4 to 6 coats letting it dry between coats.
The glue prevents the penetration of the inks, the whiting gives body, and the paint makes it white. If you experiment you will find the combination that suits you. Sand it
smooth and add inks for scratching or paint on it. I guess you could create texture as well.

I haven’t tried it yet. I have a supply of pre made board and I can’t afford the investment right now. If you try it let me know how it works.

i’m not so sure that unprotected paper is good. it should at least be sealed,,,like with shellac

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“he who thinks he know all and knows nothing is king in a kingdom of one,,,,,or a critic” – the kobe

I have several oil sketches/paintings I did on paper, the oldest of which is 24 years old and there are several I did 21 years ago and some a few years later. Besides the paper being the color of oil on the back, they are in the same shape they were in when I painted them. I don’t yet see any paper or painting degradation.

The paper was “heavyweight paper for drawing” , ACADEMIE DRAWING PAD. I painted right on the paper.

-Randy

I have an oil on paper that i did, also from about 25 years ago..My report is the same as Robinsn..the oil and a slight bit of color can be seen on the back side of the paper..no obvious deterioration..and the front looks as good as it ever did (ha!!,*grin* one of my earlier attempts at oils).. I have no idea what type of paper it is..something of a cardstock weight..

enjoy yours, it should last at least a lifetime or two