How to choose a frame for a picture is short and clear.
How to choose a frame for a picture, this question puzzles artists and their clients. The picture itself should fascinate and attract attention, but its obligatory attribute is the frame (or as they are also called baguette). Agree, a picture without a frame is not a complete work of the master. While the canvas, framed […]
Which palette to choose for oil painting?
Which palette to choose? The palette for the artist is an integral assistant in creating a masterpiece. Indeed, thanks to the palette, you can create not just colors, but shades of paint. Palettes are used to mix oil, watercolors, tempera, acrylic paints… Most likely, if you are fond of painting you know what a palette […]
Dictionary of the art
What do artistic terms mean? Underpainting, sketch, maulstick … What other terms do artists have? In this article I will tell you everything. Underpainting Underpainting in oil painting is called a kind of sketch in which you outline (color spots) the entire composition. Beginning artists often do not underpainting and try to write everything gradually, […]
What to choose brushes for oil painting?
The first thing that comes to mind when it comes to the artist and his attributes is brushes and paints. About what paints are and how to choose them is written in the article “How to choose the best paints for oil painting.” But what are brushes for oil paints? Having come to an art […]
Choosing zinc white or titanium white.
White is most often used in oil painting. It will come as outstanding surprise to learn that there are zinc white and titanium white. ‘So what? As long as a white paint is white”, maybe you would like to tell. It has its nuances just like anything else. After reading this article, there will not […]
Choosing an Oil Painting Thinner
Actually, an oil painting thinner has a primary role in painting process. Not everything concerning oil paints is as simple as watercolor painting, gouache, acryl thinned with water. There are different types and functions of paint thinners for oil-based paints. There are many thinner bottles in an art store, but what should we choice? First of all, let’s […]
How can we choose the quality paints for oil painting.
This is not the first time this issue is being raised among young artists. There is a wide choice of various manufacturers, prices of oil paints in art stores. All look the same: metal tube with a lid. There are the same colors and the same titles. You will be able to choose the best oil paint after reading […]
Mixing paint colors
Full standings color mixing oil paints with examples and instructions for mixing.For many artists, especially beginners color mixing problem can be very important.How to get a color that is not at hand? Of course mix paints on the palette! A color mixing table below will help get the necessary colors for oil painting. The table […]