This post on “How to Paint a Sunset with Clouds” offers three tutorials across three mediums: oils, acrylics, and watercolor. Each video focuses on the techniques and approaches required for its respective medium, providing viewers with clear, step-by-step guidance on capturing the visual essence of sunsets and clouds. The oil painting tutorial explores techniques for […]
Why is my Oil Painting Taking so Long to Dry?
In this post, we answer a common question, “Why Is My Oil Painting Taking So Long to Dry?” We’ll talk about how factors like paint composition, thickness, and the environment impact drying times, and practical tips on speeding up the process. Why is my oil painting taking so long to dry? Oil paint takes longer […]
Acrylic vs Oil Paint for Beginners: Which is Easier and Better?
Introduction: Acrylic vs Oil Paint for Beginners In art, beginners face a choice: oil or acrylic. Each bears its marks, strengths, and weaknesses. This guide, focusing on ‘Acrylic vs Oil Paint for Beginners’, aims to clear the fog, addressing questions like “Is oil painting easier than acrylic?” and “Acrylic vs oil paint on canvas.” Understanding […]
Oil Painting Sunflower Tutorial
Learn how to paint one of the most beautiful flowers in the world with these awesome oil painting sunflower tutorials by two very talented artists. Please be sure to support the artists below by subscribing to their youtube channels. Links below. Hey guys Here is another full-length oil painting tutorial of Sunflowers in a blue […]
Alla Prima Oil Painting Techniques
Hello fellow artist and welcome! In this post we will be highlighting several excellent videos on the topic of alla prima oil painting techniques. Enjoy! I have provided links below each video to visit the artist’s youtube channels. Please be sure to subscribe to their channels and support their work! Materials for Oil Painting – […]
Colour Mixing in Oil Painting – Solutions for the Beginner
Great lesson here on colour mixing with oil paint by artist Andrew Tischler. Enjoy!
What do you Need to get Started with Oil Painting?
Hello future oil painter! Glad you found me! So you want to become the next Vincent Van Gogh and need to know: What do you need to get started with oil painting? The good news is you don’t need dozens of tubes of paint, dozens of brushes, and and a large assortment of mediums. Now […]
Oil Painting Landscape Demo Step by Step
In this Oil Painting Landscape Demo, Jon Houglum shows how to paint a beautiful lily pond scene in two videos. He covers everything from basic sketching to advanced color mixing and brush techniques, making it perfect for artists wanting to improve their skills. Visit his YouTube channel here! Landscape Tutorial for Beginners Part 1 The […]
Do I Need a Medium for Oil Painting?
The quick answer is no, you do not “need” a medium for oil painting. You can paint with oils right out of the tube if you desire. The main reason people use a medium is because oil paint straight from the tube tends to be quite thick and may be difficult to move around with […]
How To Clean Oil Paint Brushes Without Paint Thinner
If you are an oil painter like me that is allergic to harsh chemicals and solvents like paint thinner and turpentine, then you are probably searching for ways to clean your artist oil paint brushes without paint thinner using safe methods like baby oil, pink soap, dish soap or perhaps cleaning products that you haven’t […]