Oil Painting Supplies – Guide For Beginners

Oil Painting Supplies – Guide For Beginners

I remember my first trip to my local art supply store when I began painting ten years ago. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium, and canvas known to man, far too many choices...
Oil Painting Tips – Organizing Your Palette

Oil Painting Tips – Organizing Your Palette

Having a clean and organized palette is an essential part of a good painting. If you are just starting with oil painting, these tips will help you get a good start. You should have the right kind of palette to start with. Your palette should be non-porous to prevent...
Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques

Introduction to Oil Painting Techniques

Oil paint is an amazing and versatile medium. It can be applied in a thick buttery fashion or thinned down to a watery consistency. This versatility opens the door to several different painting techniques. My personal preference is to begin my oil paintings by first...
Painting In Oils

Painting In Oils

If you’ve thought about doing oil paintings, here are some basics to get you started. The first step in your production of oil paintings is to make sure that the painting area is well ventilated. You need a window or door that you can open as you work, a good...