There are so many variations of Oil Painting techniques that it would take volumes to cover them all. However, a short basic list will cover much of the work taught in a beginning oil painting class. Don’t expect to master …
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We’ve come a long way from boar bristles tied to a stick with a rawhide thong, but painters will try just about anything to get paint on the canvas. If there’s anything an artist likes to collect as much as …
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Unlike watercolor, there’s a huge array of surfaces you can use for oil paintings. Anything you can slap a coat or two of gesso on is a likely target for a starving artist. Extreme Painting Surfaces are a topic we’ll …
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If you walk into an art supply store, you will probably find two, three or four brands of Oil Paints on the shelves. This is confusing enough, but it is only the tip of the iceberg. Shopping on the Internet, …
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Oil paints can be the most costly medium for an artist to choose. However, with a little careful shopping and good judgment, an art student can find Oil Paints that will fit his budget and be of reasonably good quality. …
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There’s just something about painting with oils that encompasses your senses. It’s the feeling of the buttery textured paint as you blend it on your palette. It’s the smell of the paint thinner and the slight taste of it on …
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Artists spend their whole lives learning. That’s one of the amazing things about painting. No matter how much time you’ve spent or how many things you’ve learned, there’s always something more to discover about painting. As you grow in your …
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Watercolor is like a comfortable friend. It’s a friend who doesn’t require a great deal from you. The kind of friend you don’t need to dress up for, and when money’s short it’s okay to just hang out and relax. …
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Once you’ve mastered the basic skills of paint application, you’ll want to expand your repertoire with some advanced techniques. This will include paint flinging, abusing your paper and exposing your paint to the effects of alcohol. Watercolor is one of …
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Watercolor painting is easy and difficult at the same time. It is a pleasure to allow the paint to flow in its own time and rhythm or guide it in painstaking detail to express an object with utmost realism. A …
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A car mechanic has a wrench, a cook has a spoon and an artist uses a brush. Brushes are one of the basic tools of the trade, so it pays to be knowledgeable about which styles and sizes you need. …
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A support is the surface on which you paint. For oil or acrylic painting, an artist uses gessoed Masonite, canvas or other firm, non-porous surfaces. Watercolor requires a porous surface to absorb the paint, and paper is the main support …
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Shopping for paint is similar to buying groceries. Sometimes it just makes sense to stick with national, name brands. You know the quality is good, it’s widely available and you’ll encounter no surprises. However, sometimes you pick up an off-brand …
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As with most paints, watercolors are produced in two qualities and are called Student and Professional or Artist’s grade. Student grade paints are economical and available in a wide variety of colors. While more costly, professional grade paints are available …
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Those juicy, translucent, jewel-like tones have caught your attention and sparked your interest. If you could only capture that shimmering, sun-drenched feel of light glancing off the water or the warm glow of flowers peeking out from a fallen log. …
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Welcome to The Beginner’s Guide to Painting – An Introduction To Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic Painting. If you’re reading this Free Guide, you’ve probably had an interest in art for some time. Maybe you’re in school and looking for extra …
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If you’re in the mood to start an artistic hobby this summer, acrylic paints are a great way to test the waters. Acrylic paints can be inexpensive, and they have the ability to mimic both watercolor and oil paints. You …
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