The Culprit

Oil paint is a type of slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil, commonly linseed oil. The viscosity of the paint may be modified by the addition of a solvent such as turpentine or white spirit, and varnish may be added to increase the glossiness of the dried film. Oil paints have been used in Europe since the 12th century for simple decoration, but were not widely adopted as an artistic medium until the early 15th century. Common modern applications of oil paint are in finishing and protection of wood in buildings and exposed metal structures such as ships and bridges. Its hard-wearing properties and luminous colors make it desirable for both interior and exterior use on wood and metal. Due to its slow-drying properties, it has recently been used in paint-on-glass animation. Thickness of coat has considerable bearing on time required for drying: thin coats of oil paint dry relatively quickly. Cam Rackam is a resident of Southern California. He received a BFA from Cal State Fullerton and in his senior year was voted President of the Fullerton University Artists. In 2009, Cam became the gallery director at the Congregation Gallery in Hollywood, where he both curates as well as participates in the events. Cam is also the owner and founder of Blood Oil entertainment group and merchandise. He has made lots of art for many bands, clothing and skateboard companies, record labels, and private commissions over the years, which recently include Avenged Sevenfold, The Dirty Heads, and guitar god John 5. Cam’s focus has always been gallery shows. In 2006, he headlined his first event, Marked for the Kingdom of the Dead at Cafe Tu Tu Tango, in Orange CA. In 2007, he also headlined South of Heaven at Gods Heros in Costa Mesa and “...the message in blood” art show at the Syndicate in Long Beach, where to his surprise, people began flying across the country to see his work. A month later, he was the the very first featured artist at United C.A.T.’s grand opening at the Koos Art Center in Long Beach. In November of 2008, Cam premiered