Oil vs Water Mixable Oil Paint: A Guide
Discover the difference between water mixable oil paint and regular oils, the pros and cons of each and how to use water soluble paint.
Oil Painting
Oil Painting for Beginners: A Guide
Oil painting for beginners: 12 tips to help you improve and make sure you get the best results from your painting.
Oil Painting on a Budget: How to Get Started
Learn oil painting on a budget without scrimping on quality.
Plein Air Painting Tutorial: 9 Tips for Painting Outside
Plein air, or painting outdoors is an invigorating experience. Read these 9 tips so you can feel prepared when you next take your easel out.
The Glazing Technique for Oil Painting
Learn how to use glazing in oil painting. Discover what glazing is, the supplies you need and how to use the technique to get the best results.
Impasto Painting Technique
Learn how to use the impasto technique to create paintings with oil or acrylic that have brilliantly vibrant, textural effects.
How to Tone a Canvas for Oil and Acrylic Painting
Learn how to tone a canvas or any other type of surface to prepare it for painting. Discover what the benefits of this technique are and how to apply it.
What Colours Do You Need for Oil Painting?
This guide outlines a limited primary palette that will help you create the greatest range of clean colour mixes possible.
The Blocking In Technique for Oil and Acrylic Painting
The blocking-in technique is used as the very first step in the painting process by many artists. Learn how to use this method to start your painting.