Brushes are the most important painter’s tools. Buying brushes is not just a random decision, but one that should be made carefully. Selection of brushes is personal and is based upon needs and level of investment desired. Because a brush will only last as well as it is cared for, proper cleaning and storage of [...]

A well executed portrait is expected to show the inner essence of the subject (from the artist’s point of view, of course) not just a physical likeness.
The term ‘portrait painting’ can also describe a painted portrait. Portraitists create their portraits by commission or are inspired by admiration or affection for the subject. If an [...]

In portrait painting there is the matter of representing the human features: notably the eye, ear, nose and mouth. Of these, the easiest to do are usually the ear and the nose. The ear is a complicated thing in appearance to be sure, but excepting for its size and general set and shape there is [...]

Nature has a way of soothing people and making them connect with their inner selves. Perhaps that is why landscape paintings are so popular. Beautiful flowers, trees, mountains, rivers, deserts and greenery all over nature֒s wonders are the best muse an artist can get to be inspired.
However capturing the beauty of an [...]

The materials needed by the beginner for portrait painting are but few, but these should be of excellent quality and carefully selected. The materials required are: a canvas, a selection of brushes, linseed oil and of course a wide selection of paints. Once you have these materials you are ready to go.
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Someone has to show you where to begin.
Putting paint to canvas is a desire many of us have. It seems like a calming way to spend a few hours. Imagine standing at an easel with a brush in your hand, creating a picture of a striking red flower you saw on a walk, not [...]

Oil painting is probably one of the more challenging mediums to master. There are many aspects of oil painting that often confuse and intimidate beginners. Many questions arise and this article will cover some frequently asked questions that beginners have.
What is “Fat Over Lean?” Fat over lean is one of the most fundamental approaches [...]

As with most products, there is usually a large selection to choose from and invariably you are unsure of quite where to start, and this is especially the case when choosing an oil painting.
Think of practically any object under the sun and there will be an oil painting of it somewhere.
You [...]

Start your oil paintings with an acrylic underpainting – When you start an oil painting using oils, it can take some time for that initial layer to dry. Starting your painting with an acrylic underpainting however is a wonderful time saver as acrylic paint dries quickly and oil paint can be applied over the acrylic. [...]

Well it is true that mastering the art of oil painting is not an easy one. Never mind, there are many shops and art galleries that offer you a huge variety of Oil Paintings. And to add to it there are a number of web sites too. These showcase a variety of high quality Oil [...]