The Art of Oil Painting

Folk tales are a wonderful source of storytelling for contemporary oil painters. Unlike religious or classical myth themes, local folk… Continue Reading

Cotton canvas is widely used and affordable, but linen stays the top professional surface for oil painting, favored by classical… Continue Reading

Clean, sharp borders are not always the best choice for an oil painting. Many contemporary artists intentionally leave soft, unfinished… Continue Reading

Shopping for wall art, buyers often confuse handmade oil paintings with high-resolution canvas prints, but the two mediums hold fundamental… Continue Reading

Most landscape oil artists chase dramatic peak moments: full summer bloom, heavy winter snow or blazing autumn foliage. A smaller… Continue Reading

Glazing and scumbling are two foundational oil painting techniques that both use thin paint, yet they create opposite visual effects.… Continue Reading

Varnish is often overlooked, but it is the final critical layer that finishes most traditional oil paintings. It is a… Continue Reading

Still life oil painting focuses on ordinary stationary objects: ripe fruit, ceramic vases, folded cloth, old books, or simple kitchen… Continue Reading

A growing number of contemporary oil painters draw inspiration from old movie frames, creating cinematic oil works that feel nostalgic… Continue Reading

Many new painters complain that oil paint dries too slowly, but this slow cure is its greatest strength. Acrylic paint… Continue Reading