How to paint with oil paints

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The artist always tries to show his connoisseur what his soul feels, strives to convey how he sees the world around him. This feature lies not only in what the artist depicts, but also in what technique he works. The material used by the master is also important. Oil paints, unlike acrylic, gouache and watercolor, have the property of long drying, since the layer of oil paints can remain wet for a long time. When drying, if any detail in the future picture did not suit the artist and there was a need to fix something, a thick oil layer can be removed with a special knife - a palette knife.

Next, a new coat of paint can be easily applied to the canvas! In addition, the oil has another specific feature: due to its slow drying, the artist can mix colors, turning them into an incredible palette of color diversity and smooth color transitions.

How to paint with oil paints? First of all, you need to choose the paint itself. In this matter, the main criterion in the selection of material is its quality. Oil paints,having class "AA", are quite resistant compared to class "C" paints, since the latter quickly fade and lose their saturation. Oil painting for beginners should start with an introductory theory, because first of all you need to know the material you are working with and be able to choose and apply it correctly. This situation occurs when, when applying a second layer of oil to the canvas (without first drying the first layer), the color of the image changes. In this regard, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the features of the composition of paints and the nuances of their application.

How to paint with oil paints and how to mix them? Representing the image of the artist, on a subconscious level, there is a picture of a man with a scarf in a "French" beret, who holds a large palette with brushes in his hands. It is the palette that is the main element of the artist's image. Predominantly, the palettes are made of wood and are shaped to be held in the left hand along with the brushes. These have a thumb hole. It should be noted that a good wooden palette is processed and impregnated with oil, after which it is dried. This procedure is necessary so that the oil contained in oil paints is not absorbed by the palette, otherwise the paints are subject to rapid drying.

How to paint with oil paints and which brushes are best to use? Oil painting requires a separate approach to the selection of materials. Oil painting brusheschoose flat bristles. An important point is that an oil painting cannot be painted with one brush. During the creative process, the brush is not washed (only at the end of the work), so using the same brush for light and dark colors can lead to improper mixing and “contamination” of the base color.

How to paint with oil paints on canvas? Canvas is the basis for the future picture. In order for the picture to turn out realistic and saturated, it is necessary to choose the right material from which the canvas is made. For oil painting, hemp or linen is suitable. The fabric of your canvas should be knot-free, even and dense. An important point: be sure to prime the canvas! In specialized art stores, you can purchase both a ready-made primed canvas and carry out this procedure yourself.

How can one learn to draw a person who does not know how to do it? Painting a person with oil is a complex multi-stage process that requires certain knowledge and skills. In addition to the fact that you need to perfectly know the proportions of the human body and be able to correctly and correctly compare them, painting such an oil portrait requires additional awareness of the preparatory stages of working with materials, the stages of applying and mixing paints. Therefore, a young, novice artist must initially accustom himself to thoughtful, systematic, serious work and the right attitude to the material with which he works.