Have you ever wanted to learn how to oil paint? If you have some experience with other painting mediums, this can be a fun thing to learn. Oils are fun to work with because you have such a long time to work with them before they dry. They can produce stunning pictures which are almost life like in color and detail. A truly skilled painter can put out stunning works that can be enjoyed by all.
Becoming a skilled painter takes time and knowledge that is why I would not recommend oils for the beginner. Having said that if you really want to learn oil paintng, you should consider finding a good technique book such as The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques to learn as much from. You will need some painting tools to begin experimenting with.
Having an easel is very handy when you do oil painting. This safely holds your canvas both when you are working on your project and while you are not. A palette is another must have. Some people prefer to work off of a wood palette while others prefer plastic. You will find arguments for both, but it comes down to your preference.
As far as brushes go, get a few different style brushes to play with. You will want to purchase a variety of shapes to play with. This will help you to learn how each of your brushes work. Some people swear by natural bristle brushes such as hog or sable, but there are a number of synthetic brushes that work well also. You will need to play with each to figure out your favorite.
Oils are not able to be cleaned with soap and water like acrylics. You will need a solvent such as turpentine to remove the oil paint. As you work towards mastering them, oils can be challenging but quite fun and enjoyable.
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