Oils

These common and uncommon additives aid in drying of oil paints. Learn why and how in this article.

Learn the process of completing a still-life oil painting in one session. Watch the video that shows the painting process and delves into how I chose the colors of my limited tetrad palette. Alla prima is a direct painting technique, also known as wet-on-wet.

The 8 basic oil painting supplies artists need to get started. The answers to the common questions of all beginner painters. Gift ideas for oil painters. What you need to get started with oil painting: paint tubes, brushes, canvas or board, palette, easel, paint thinner, rags, and more information.

In this beginner’s guide to oil painting step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to turn a blank canvas into a finished oil painting.

Learn how to prepare the canvas, choose a subject, and transfer a sketch from a drawing pad to your canvas.

If you’d like to learn how to paint with oils, this three-part series will show you what supplies you'll need, how to prepare a canvas, choose a subject, and get started on your first oil painting.

Oil painting tools and materials for beginners. Which are the best oil painting materials and tools to buy for a new artist? How do you choose the best art supplies? How do you avoid buying art materials that you don't need? This guide will help you get started with oil painting - economically.

Oil paints generally take a long time to dry. If you're in a hurry and want oil paint to dry faster, then try this tip!

The Bob Ross Joy of Painting series is a tutorial for beginning oil painters and a very good one.

Quickly learn the basics of painting drapery with a step-by-step painting exercise.

Water-Soluble-Oils have come to the rescue of people who love to paint with oils but are allergic to many of the components of traditional oil painting. Here's some help to make the transition easier.