For those that love oil painting,enjoy reading our free interesting and insiteful articles with oil painting lessons, tips and techniques aimed at the beginning to advanced oil painter.

Oil Painting Lessons - Tips On Color Mixing And Theory (451 views)
By Ralph Serpe
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I recall how intimidating it all seemed. With all of the various colors, mediums, brushes and other tools available, it was enough to make my head spin... read more

Oil Painting Supplies - Guide For Beginners (405 views)
By Ralph Serpe
When I first began painting some 10 years ago, I remember my first trip to my local art supply store. I recall my feeling of utter confusion as I perused the aisles. This particular art store had every tube of paint, brush, medium and canvas known to man, far too many choices for a confused beginner. After several moments, a sales person came by and began to assist me in finding the supplies I needed. To make a long story short, I left the store 30 minutes later with a box full of supplies, half of which I had absolutely no idea what to do with. I wish I knew then what I know now. I could have saved myself a lot of money... read more

Oil Painting Tips - Organizing Your Palette (421 views)
By Ralph Serpe
Having a clean organized palette is an essential part of good painting. If you are just starting out with oil painting, these tips will help you get a good start... read more

Oil Painting Tips – All About Oil Painting Brushes (376 views)
By Ralph Serpe
Oil painting brushes come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes and this can sometimes overwhelm a beginner. This article will provide you with an overview of the various oil painting brushes available and help you decide what kind of brushes you should invest in... read more

The Art of Graceful Oil Painting (543 views)
By David Hoyles
As with most things, an oil painting begins with good planning, and the art graceful oil painting is the same. Start with plenty of good brushes, #1 to #10 (round kolinsky brushes are a good choice) together with one or two #20 brushes to cover larger areas, and not forgetting turpentine to wash the brushes afterwards... read more

Painting Like The Masters (784 views)
By Sandra McKeever
Oil paintings began in the Mediterranean during the era of the Greek and Roman civilizations. The Egyptians also used paint techniques that were rich in bees wax, pigments of such minerals as copper, iron and manganese oxides and tempera. While.. read more

Oil Painting Tips - Feeling Uninspired? Here Are Some Ways To Fight Painters Block (585 views)
By Ralph Serpe
The next time you find yourself staring at a blank canvas, don't get discouraged. Sometimes our minds need a little break from painting. I would like to share how I find inspiration for those unproductive moments. Take a walk or drive to the.. read more

Landscape Painting Tips For Beginners (628 views)
By Ralph Serpe
There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel comfortably secluded with nature having an almost spiritual connection when I paint a landscape. Landscape painting is a passion of mine. I would like to share some tips and techniques that.. read more

Oil Painting Lesson - Frequently Asked Questions About Oil Painting (869 views)
By Ralph Serpe
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 hav.. read more

Understand the Techniques behind a Good Oil Painting (571 views)
By Anna Josephs
Are you having problem beginning your oil painting? If you can hold a paintbrush you can discover how to oil paint any subject you want. Oil painting is straightforward, far simpler than etching or even watercolor painting. If you can see something, you c.. read more

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