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An exciting and enjoyable aspect of painting with oil paint is the artist's ability to produce various textures. Depending on what you want, various factors may influence the texture of oil paint, from watery drips to thick impasto brush strokes. The consistency of the paint you use is the most critical factor in achieving texture in oil painting.  Thick paint creates impasto texture, while thin paint reveals more canvas grain. You may also create different textures by varying how you apply the paint and the kind of surface you utilize. While many oil painters begin with the goal of using...

When you’re learning how to paint, you probably want to capture the beauty of the scenery around you. If you wish to recreate the lush green trees, tall mountain peaks, or the clear blue sky, you’re likely wondering how to mix and match colors to achieve the unique, rich hues of the vista in front of you.  There’s a lot that goes into painting a landscape filled with trees and foliage. With enough practice, you’ll become fluent at mixing paint and applying it to create a beautiful painting. Here’s a guide to get you started: All About Composition First, you’ll...

Rules are both a boon and a bane. They are not, as the intellectually lazy would have you think, "meant to be broken." They can also create startlingly unnecessary obstacles and restrictions that stifle growth and innovation when painting. When accepted and obeyed without inquiry or critical thought, rules can also hinder creativity.  Learning the Traditional Watercolor Ways There are hundreds of hues in the realm of Brown, Black, and White. With white alone, there is Lead White, Eggshell, Barite, Titanium White, Zinc White, and many more, each with its unique flair. Using them can add depth to any watercolor...

Although there are many forms of art that have evolved and come to life throughout the years, nothing can beat a classic oil painting. This type of art was developed in the 1400s, and it has remained one of the most popular forms of art to this day. Artists love how they can create a seemingly infinite number of colors and shades to give their paintings the right hue and tone. While there is not very much distinction between oil paint and other forms of paint, there are some precautions that an artist may want to take if they use...

The mere act of creating an artwork takes a lot of commitment and perseverance. This is perhaps why most people are intimidated by producing works of art, especially when beginning with a rather formidable form of material and technique—oil painting. However, with the right help and tools, it shouldn’t have to be all that complicated to take on.  Sometimes, oil painting for beginners can be simplified with a few tips and tricks.  To begin, choose a subject, pick up a paintbrush, set up the rest of your tools, and enjoy the process through and through. Here are a beginner’s essential...