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Sinking is the most common problem for oil painters. It is usually down to one or both of the following; a) a too absorbent ground, typically household emulsion, b) too much solvent or a lack of medium. Make sure you use Winsor & Newton primers to prevent sinking and use medium in addition to solvent as you work.
