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One action you can do right now to improve your oil painting technique

One action you can do right now to improve your...

One thing you can do right now to improve your oil painting technique is to focus on creating smooth transitions between colours. It's okay to blend two colours together on...

One action you can do right now to improve your...

One thing you can do right now to improve your oil painting technique is to focus on creating smooth transitions between colours. It's okay to blend two colours together on...

My oil painting materials list

Here are my favourite materials for oil painting. I arrived at these choices through a lot of trail and error, and my advice is to find the tools that suit...

My oil painting materials list

Here are my favourite materials for oil painting. I arrived at these choices through a lot of trail and error, and my advice is to find the tools that suit...

5 steps to prepare a canvas for oil painting

Prime the canvas with a gesso layer to create a smooth surface for paint application. Sand the surface of the canvas to remove any rough texture or bumps. Apply a...

5 steps to prepare a canvas for oil painting

Prime the canvas with a gesso layer to create a smooth surface for paint application. Sand the surface of the canvas to remove any rough texture or bumps. Apply a...

How to know when your painting is finished.

Best pearl of wisdom I ever heard was 'if it doesn't look good yet, it's because you haven't finished.' Just keep going and going and going until it looks how...

How to know when your painting is finished.

Best pearl of wisdom I ever heard was 'if it doesn't look good yet, it's because you haven't finished.' Just keep going and going and going until it looks how...

3 rules for creating (photo) realistic artwork

3 rules for creating (photo) realistic artwork Pay attention to details: Observe the subject matter closely and try to capture all the intricate details in your artwork, such as texture,...

3 rules for creating (photo) realistic artwork

3 rules for creating (photo) realistic artwork Pay attention to details: Observe the subject matter closely and try to capture all the intricate details in your artwork, such as texture,...

Tips on how to light your oil painting

3 ways to light up your oil painting Natural light: Hang your oil painting in a room that receives ample natural light. This will bring out the richness of the...

Tips on how to light your oil painting

3 ways to light up your oil painting Natural light: Hang your oil painting in a room that receives ample natural light. This will bring out the richness of the...