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Can I add pencil on top of my dry brush oil painting? Reason being it's easier to draw darker hair colour. Will pencil lead and oil paint interact and cause something horrible?

Last Updated: 21.06.2025 05:56

Can I add pencil on top of my dry brush oil painting? Reason being it's easier to draw darker hair colour. Will pencil lead and oil paint interact and cause something horrible?

Yes, you can add pencil on top of a dry brush oil painting. The pencil lead will not cause any harmful interaction with the oil paint. Ensure the oil paint is completely dry before applying pencil. For more tips, check my Quora Profile.