How Do I Dry Oil Paint on Canvas FAST?

One of my students started working on a painting for a contest last week and she said she could finish today... however, she used oil instead of acrylic and it's due tomorrow afternoon! I had no idea she was doing this and although the layers aren't REAL thick, I am sure it won't be dry to the touch by tomorrow. How can I speed up the process? I know daylight helps and blow dryers don't... do you think a UV light overnight and all day tomorrow would work?How Do I Dry Oil Paint on Canvas FAST?
she should have used liquin not linseed oil to paint with, as it dries very quickly, however , since she has already created her work, if you place the painting in a warm area, and use a circulating fan towards it, it will speed up the drying process. If it is still very damp there are different products out there at your local art supply store that can be sprayed on and are classified as a ';retouch varnish'; or similar. This product will protect the painting when being handled gently, and still allow the canvas to ';breath';, as complete drying takes months (long after the work has gone to the gallery ), and that is why they say not to use a direct varnish for one year.How Do I Dry Oil Paint on Canvas FAST?
Liquin should have mixed in with the paint for a fast drying effect on the surface of the paint. Really it takes years for an oil painting to truly dry. Nevertheless, put it in a warm dry spot with a fan on it. I wouldn't move it at this state. Snap a photo and explain the situaton, don't ruin it in haste.
Yea, next time use Winsor%26amp;Newton's Liquin medium, it decreases drying time, not like linseed oil.





Try leaving it out in the sun, or sun light, but make sure no flies get stuck in it.