There are many forms of art, but not many are equal to the stunning creations that master-painters put down on canvas and if you have the urge to pick up a brush and have a dabble at a portrait, you have come to the right place, as we introduce the basics of oil painting.
Getting to know oil paint
It makes complete sense to become very familiar with oil paints, which is the medium you are going to use. Top grade oil paints are made from two main ingredients; pigment and drying oil. It comes in aluminium tubes of around 40ml, while you can get it at 17ml and 60ml in some art stores. Consistency is critical and you will find resources online to help you understand colour mixing.
Canvas
The best is custom stretched canvas which you can find online and it is important to use quality canvas if you want your work to stand the test of time. Indeed, you can find everything you need from a single online store, your go-to place for all art-related items, so you won’t have to hunt down brushes, easel, canvas, colour palettes and paint.
Experiment
This is the only way to discover your true talents, have an open mind and be creative and you should find your path and develop as a painter. You might prefer portraits or inanimate objects, a bowl of fruit or even landscapes, let your inner self express on canvas and your technique can be refined over time.
Oil sticks
Relatively new, oil sticks allow you to draw with oil, which many artists prefer; for some, holding the brush feels alien, as they graduated from charcoal and are therefore familiar with holding a stick.
Choose a tranquil space with good lighting and this will help you get in the mood, if you are already proficient with easel work, so much the better, otherwise, you need to experiment with height and angle to find the right position.
You will get a lot of enjoyment painting and if you don’t make it to the top, you can hang your work in your home. When a visitor complements your taste in art, you can casually mention that you are the artist.
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