Part 2: Understanding Oil Paints And How They Work

There are two types of paints which work well on canvas. One is oil and the other is acrylic. You need to choose which painting medium you will be using. Some people prefer the oils to the acrylics. There are several differences between the two paints. The oil can take days to dry completely. This allows the artist to continue with the painting for days after the original sitting. The acrylics are not so forgiving. These paints can dry within hours. If you think you can make a mistake and go back later to fix it, you are wrong.

Although the primary colors can be formulated into any other color in the spectrum, there is no need to try creating the same color every time you paint. Oil paints come in any shade or hue you can think of, from black to white. Each color can be blended with another to add even more combinations. There is literally no color you can not reproduce on the canvas with oil paints.

Creating Textures in Painting Using Different Mediums

Oil paints can be used to create textures in painting. They can be spread on thick or thin. One thing you will learn is the more thick you have the paint the longer it will take to dry. Also, a thick layer of oil paint will crack as it dries. This is not good for the painting. The best thing to do when working with oils is to create the work in layers. This will allow the paint to dry evenly and prevent cracking. This is one reason why some artists spend days creating an art piece instead of rushing through alla prima.

With acrylics, the artist can be assured of a straight line for horizons or other needs. You can actually apply masking tape to dried acrylic paint. When you peel the tape off, there is no danger of lifting the paint off the canvas. This ensures clean, precise lines every time. With oils, you would have to use an edger and still take the chance of smearing the paints.

Some artists prefer acrylics. Some prefer oils. There are those who go back and forth between the two, depending on the project. It is advisable to learn about each one. You should experiment with at least the primary colors to see which you prefer. Everyone should learn all there is to art. By experimenting with the different oil painting mediums, you can learn quite a bit.

Choosing Your Painting Brushes For Art Lessons

You cannot do very much painting without a brush. Although some people would argue with that statement, for now we will assume you will be using a standard artist's brush. There are as many brushes on the market as there are paints. Some are made better than others. Do not fall under the misconception that more expensive is better.  his is not always the case. I have spent $20 on a brush to have the bristles fall out during my first session. I have one brush I have used for four years now that I paid $3.00 for. It is actually the best brush I own, in my opinion.

The first thing you need to know is there are many different types of brushes for oil painting. Each one is made from different materials for the bristles. You can order sable brushes or hog bristle. There are squirrel brushes. You can buy the synthetic bristle brushes also. 

You will get a feel for your favorite type of brush the more you paint. There are certain brushes which will give you a particular flow to the paint. You will either like this or you won't. Until you practice with them, you will never know.

The style of the brush can make all the difference when it comes to painting. A fan brush is the perfect instrument to add leaves to distant trees. A liner brush will allow you to paint in the perfect tree limbs on dead trees or winter trees.

It can become overwhelming when trying to determine which brushes to buy. There are brush sets which give you a good selection to start with and are also inexpensive. You may just want to start with two or three good brushes until you further your experience with painting on canvas.

You will definitely want to buy a fan brush, a liner brush, and a flat brush. You will also want to have an angle brush. Each one of these brushes can give you a certain stroke which makes it easier to paint certain things.  One brush can be used to create flower petals, while another makes spectacular shrubs. The angle brush can create a perfect beard in quick time.

You should have a blank canvas available to just practice brush strokes. You will learn how to make each stroke so the effects are beautiful. Do not get discouraged if you do not get it right the first time. With practice comes familiarity. The more familiar you are with a brush, the better of a tool it becomes.

One technique which works well to help become familiar with how a brush handles is to try painting a picture only using one brush. You will quickly become familiar with what the brush can do and what it will not do. This is an old trick used by some teachers to help the student understand the limitations of each brush.

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