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Oil painting is a satisfying method of painting. It is, however, much messier than watercolor. The use of paint thinner or mineral spirits is best done with proper ventilation. There are odorless or low odor options which I highly recommend. This kind of painting is best taken up if you have room to leave everything set up. There is a certain amount of time that has to be allowed for drying of the paint. True oils takes years to totally cure but become dry to touch, depending on the thickness of paint, in a few days. The materials needed are similar to water painting, brushes, something to paint on (eg. canvas or board) and palettes to put the paint on and for mixing. Brushes: you need to be a little more cautious and get brushes that are specifically for oils or acrylics. Sizes are a personal preference but I suggest several different types, round, filbert, and flat. Paints: most oils come in tubes, until you get to where you may want to make your own. Get the best you can afford. One option I like is called “alkyds”. they are a true oil but have the addition of alkyd resins that allow them to dry much quicker, hours rather than days. Yes, they are true oils needing thinner for cleaning and thinning the paint. Canvases: you have the option of stretched canvas or canvas boards. You can also use a masonite art board or pretty much anything that will take the paint and not absorb it or degrade over time. There are canvas tablets that have cotton canvas in an almost paper type of notebook. These can be stretched at a later time or otherwise mounted for framing. One big advantage of oil painting is that glass is not recommended in framing as it will make the painting sweat and degrade. Canvas is ultimately a cotton material treated to take and hold the paint. |
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Contact Brandy: brandy@cougardesign.com |
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