There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to oil painting. If you’re new into the world of oil paintings, these rumors can put you off. Somehow, this misinformation has taken very deep roots. This article will help disprove some of the most common oil painting misconceptions.
In recent times, there’s been a lot of buzz about preconditioning paintbrushes on the internet. However, there is still little information available as to what exactly it means, why you should do it, and, most importantly, how you should do it.
It is important to precondition your paintbrush as it ensures minimal damage to the bristles. Furthermore, it also enables you to clean the paint out of the brush faster and in a secure manner.
Oil paints are one of the easier mediums to apply. Hence, learning painting and exploring this art form using oil paints is highly recommended. However, beginners may be presented with the biggest question: where to start?
To answer this and aid you in starting your journey without feeling overwhelmed, we have come up with these few tips and techniques that are essential for beginners.
What is it that makes certain art pieces have texture and others lay flat on the surface? Why is it that one can have the slightest of washes of color, while the other is full of thick strokes and paint that doesn’t dry for days, or even months?
It’s the different mediums of paint. As beginners, we may not realize the impact it may hold to use oil paints to create a certain piece as compared to using water paints. However, it is vital to know the difference between the two and how it can impact an art piece.
Although there is a lot of controversy surrounding whether art and painting can really help uplift your mental health, this article will help you understand this topic better. Let’s begin.
As a new painter, a lot of things can overwhelm you when you are just trying to get started. The sheer number of choices in the types of brushes, paint, or even paper can confuse you, and you’ll keep repeating the same question: Where do I even begin?
Today, we are going to answer that question; specifically, for paints.
As an artist, exploring different materials and mediums can be quite intimidating. This is especially true if you have just decided to start painting, for example, in watercolor or acrylic color -- the sheer variety of brushes can overwhelm and demotivate a beginner artist.
But don’t fret, as we are going to look at some types and shapes of brushes that are used for painting, and hopefully remove some of the mystery surrounding all these different brush types.
