THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO OIL PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS

LEARNING ABOUT OIL PAINTS

LAYERING OIL PAINT

TINTING STRENGTHS OF OIL PAINT

DRYING TIMES OF OIL PAINT

HOW TO MAKE OIL PAINTS MANAGEABLE

WHAT IS FAT OVER LEAN?

SOLVENTS FOR OIL PAINTS

HEALTH AND SAFETY WHEN USING SOLVENTS WITH OIL PAINT

WHICH MEDIUM IS BEST FOR OIL PAINTING?

WHAT TO AVOID WHEN STARTING OIL PAINTING

GETTING READY TO PAINT IN OILS

WHAT TYPE OF BRUSHES ARE BEST FOR OIL PAINTING?

DO I NEED A PALETTE KNIFE FOR OIL PAINTING?

CHOOSING AN OIL PAINTING PALETTE

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT I NEED TO GET STARTED IN OIL PAINTING?

HOW TO SET UP A STUDIO FOR OIL PAINTING

GOALS FOR DEVELOPING AS AN ARTIST

THE OIL PAINTING PROCESS

PREPARATION FOR AN OIL PAINTING

ADDING TONAL VALUES TO ACHIEVE A 3 DIMENSIONAL FORM

COLOUR TONAL OIL PAINTING

Pre-texturing

Applying modeling paste

Using a bristle brush to create soft transitions

Pre-texture

Painting a forest scene

Using oil paint for pre-texture

Covering the area with a smear of paint

Drying the painting

Applying texture to the painting

Conclusion

Intro

Why Oil Paint?

Oil is pleasant to handle

Is oil painting toxic?

Cleaning the brush

Tips and tricks for safety

Brushes

Solvents

Summary

Is Oil Painting Complicated?

Intro

Paint colours

Mixing the colors

Painting the sunset

Mixing and applying reds

Painting the clouds

Clouds

Stars

Painting the trees

Final reveal

Intro

Sky

Clouds

Underpainting Tips

Roof

Working with color

Shadows

Rocks highlights

Leaves

Conclusion

Intro

Painting feathers

Oil painting efficiency

Painting Water & Reflections

Painting Reflections

Using photo reference for composition

Intro

How to paint texture on a surface

Demo

Prepare your brush

Neutral palette

Matching your colors

Covering the canvas

Don't fix until canvas is covered

Translucency in oil paint

Varnish and consistency

How many layers were applied?

Oil paint viscosity and transparency

Oil paint and modernism

The heroicism of paint

Oil Painting Tips

Use an angled surface

How to clean your brushes

Don't Be Nervous

Troubleshooting lifting paint

Detailing

Varnishing

Softening edges

My favorite oil paint colors

Wrap up

Light Fastness

The Painter's Handbook by Mark David Godzigan

Examples of Palettes

Intro

Clean and dust-free environment

Why use a rag?

Retouching

Allow to dry overnight

Cleaning with Ammonium Hydroxide

Final Varnish

What is blooming?

Use the right varnish for the job

How to subscribe to my website

Intro

Adding a glow

Painting trunks

Adding light

Wiping the palette

Painting the ground

Defining the shoreline

Painting the grass

Adding highlights

Conclusion

Introduction

What Is Artist Oil Paint?

The History of Oil Painting

How to Tell the Difference Between High Grade and Low Grade Artist Oil Paints

Understanding Transparency and Opacity in Artist Paint

What Does Permanence Mean in Artist Paint?

What Is the Difference Between Hue and Genuine Artist Paint?

What Does Staining Capacity Mean in Painting?

How Do Drying times Differ from Paint to Paint, and Colour to Colour?

What Is the Fat Over Lean Principle in Oil Painting?

What Tube Sizes Are Available in Artist Oil Paints?

How Oil Sticks Can Bring a Textural Drawn Element to Your Painting

How Can Alkyd Artist Oil Paints Help Speed Drying?

How to Keep Your Artist Oil Painting Sessions Safe

How to Choose the Right Solvent for Your Artist Oil Painting Session

How to Choose the Right Artist Oil Painting Palette

What Are the Benefits of Using a Melamine Palette for Artist Oil Painting?

Alternatives to a Purpose Made Artist Oil Painting Palette That You May Already Own

How to Keep Artist Oil Paint Wet for Longer

The Benefit of Wearing an Apron for Artist Oil Painting

How to Choose the Right Surface to Paint on for Artist Oil Painting

What Is the Difference Between Gesso and Primer?

How to Choose the Right Artist Oil Painting Brushes for You

How Using a Brush Egg Can Help Keep Your Brushes 'as New' for Longer

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