Posts by Ines

If you are starting to dabble in oil painting or have been doing it for a while, you might wonder if wearing gloves would be a good idea. After all, there’s always the worry that too much exposure...

Showcasing and maintaining an art piece are both processes that often expose the brittle oil paints to water-related contact. Therefore, even if you care for your paintings with the utmost caution,...

Oil painting is beloved for its rich colors and smooth blending, but one persistent challenge frustrates artists: oil paint’s slow drying time. Whether you’re eager to add another layer or...

While not generally considered compatible, mixed media paper is a viable option for oil painting. However, for oil paint to set properly on mixed media paper, you need to prime the paper first with...

While oil paints can be toxic in close quarters, like a small bedroom, there are ways to repurpose leftover oil paint. Oil painting would not be appropriate for your bedroom walls, but you can create...

Here are some ways to tell if your acrylic paint is moldy: Odd-colored film around the top layer. An unpleasant odor may indicate mold. Change in the paint’s consistency. The paint...