OIL PAINTING

The demands for a safe and clean environment when motherhood happens sometimes put a damper on our own creativity. Here was my solution to continue a love of painting using water colors to simulate the creative act of oil painting.

Professional cleaning for an oil painting may be difficult to come by, as well as a bit pricey. This article lists various simple methods and techniques of safely cleaning an oil painting. Some methods include using a soft brush, buying a vacuum attachm

If you've ever wondered what .007 was actually packing, now may be your chance to find out. An oil painting of Sean Connery nude at the age of twenty-one was recently discovered in the home of a former art teacher.

This article has information on selecting an oil painting palette for amateur and professional artists.

Ten tips for improving upon oil painting with the wet on wet technique.

This article gives you a general guide on oil painting supplies.

Many programs now offer a 'painting' effect to turn a digital photo into an oil painting. Unfortunately, most do not do an adequate job, and the results aren't something....

Art supplies for oil painting can be very expensive. Save yourself some money in the long run by caring for them properly, especially if they are not going to be used for a while.

Do you own an oil painting but don't know how to care for it? Read this basic primer of the dos and don'ts of caring for oil paintings.

The brushes that you use to create oil paintings will have an impact on the quality of the painting. There are a few things you need to consider when buying an oil painting brush. Some of these things include shape, hair, and stiffness. This article will...

Do you have a favorite photo? Most of us do, whether it is because of sentimental value or you just like it. Wouldn't it be cool if you could turn that picture into an oil painting? No talent required.

A close examination of Dewing's famous oil painting "Portrait in a Brown Dress", looking specifically at the meaning behind his colors, iconography, brush styles and more.

If you are looking for a new hobby, perhaps oil painting is for you. There are many pluses involved, including hours of pleasure and perhaps some beautiful new pictures to hang in your home.

A short "fake news" story about an image of the Virgin Mary miraculously appearing in a painting of the Virgin Mary. Written in the style of a typical newspaper.

Oil paint is usually mixed with pure linseed oil and turpentine, and brushed on but it can also be applied thick with painting knives, poured or dripped on, or even squeezed on straight from the tube...

For a long time those with money and taste have been collecting timeless pieces of artwork to decorate their homes; however, every individual is not blessed with enough resources and money to splurge on expensive fine art

Reselling oil paintings is a great opportunity to make money. What's good in this is that it is possible to do so just being at home. You can earn up to 25% of your initial capital.

Oil Painting is an excellent hobby but you should consider many things before you begin. These considerations will help your experience be more enjoyable.

You can use a simple large family portrait and make it look like a painting using thee simple steps.

Think you need to take a class in order to learn acrylic abstract painting? You can begin acrylic abstract painting with no instruction and without spending a lot of money on class fees or on materials.

Color palette guide for painting realistic portraits with acrylic or oil paints.