Galkyd is designed to be mixed with oil paints to increase their transparency, glossiness, and drying time. It is great for enhancing or changing the medium without compromising the vibrancy of the oil colors. It also helps to smooth out brushstrokes and create a more even finish. When using Gamblin Galkyd, it is important to […]
Pthalo blue, pronounced “thal-o” is a popular blue hued oil paint. Although there are many other blue oil paints, such as ultramarine or cerulean, there are some characteristics that makes pthalo stand out. These differences are important to know for taking advantage of your paint mixing skills. For reference, I have been oil painting for […]
Primarily, I paint my portraits with oil paint. This is because I am very familiar with the consistency. However, If you use acrylic paints, it’s important to understand some distinctions in how the medium functions and how to make acrylic portraits to your advantage. Painting portraits is a skill that most artists should have. Some […]
Oil paint has been in use for centuries and is one of the most popular forms of paint for fine art. It is commonly used for painting on canvas, wood, or metal surfaces. In this case, canvas is my surface of choice. Here are seven tips you need to know that will help you in […]
I love oil painting on wood for a few reasons. One of the main ones being the smooth surface that it offers, and the pigment that it displays. I will highlight some of the differences in oil painting on wood vs oil painting on canvas: Preparation before painting When you are painting on canvas, there […]
Gouache is one of my favorite mediums and is actually one of the first mediums that adapted me into painting regularly and developing a skill set. There are a few types of gouache (like Winsor and Newton), from tubed to jelly cup (like Himi Gouache). It has unique properties compared to acrylic and oil paints […]
Oil painting is a practice that has been longstanding in the art community for hundreds of years. Here is a breif history/timeline on oil painting and how it started. The oldest oil paintings to date are found to be from the 7th Century. While there are only theories of what mixture was originally made for […]
Contemporary art is simply artwork made by artists today. Contemporary art styles are not to be confused with painting styles. Contemporary art styles have deepened past just visual art forms, and have developed into something much more with the passing generations. They are painting, sculpting, drawing, printmaking, digital artwork, collages, photography, videography, installation, music, and […]
Oil paint is a key instrument in a painter’s artwork journey. Mixing of color and understanding complementary elements on a canvas’ color scheme can create further realism and balance to a cohesive palette. As a painter, an essential step in using your core five paint shades (blue, brown, white, red and yellow) is understanding what […]
What is Verdaccio Underpainting? The Verdaccio technique is an underpainting method traditionally used in oil painting. Underpainting is the practice of creating layers of shading and colors under your painting to accentuate different components. Verdaccio involves the application of a greenish-brown or grayish-green underpainting to establish the tonal values of a composition. The term “verdaccio” […]