Category: Oil Paint

You're new to painting with oil paints, and your paint is clumping instead of mixing smoothly. Is your paint ruined? Why is this happening, and what should you do? Your oil paint could be clumping...

Any artist knows that the cost of art supplies — like outlining pens, paints, or canvases — can add up. Good quality oil paints can be quite expensive, so it makes no sense to waste hardened...

Oil paint is usually not used straight from the tube for practical reasons. It is too thick to apply and can take too much time to dry. However, if you have a clear vision of your painting, nothing...

Paintings can give a room life and character while making you smile every time you walk by, but you should never hang them where the risk of damage is high. The “perfect” spot to hang your oil...

When it comes to art, there are a lot of different styles and mediums to choose from. But, if you’re considering taking up the hobby or purchasing an oil painting, you might wonder why oil...

You know you should always apply gesso before starting an oil painting, but you might not know why. Plenty of artists do this without ever questioning it. However, is it okay to skip on the gesso if...