#beginner oil paint

[mxkitchimera]

it's called fashion

oil paint on archival craft-toned card, pigments PW6, PG36, PG7, PB29, PR122, PY151xPY74

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[ella-the-eevee]

Boom finished another painting

[shrawanij]

“Amethyst”

Oil on primed paper

21x29 cm

On sale

[natsherman]

Chimney. Oranges, 2024. Oil on canvas.

[seiffer55]

I am a bit obsessed with adventure time. I've been working on this for like... 3 days. I think it's the one I'm gonna frame first. Oil on canvas:

[stasimorphosis]

Dream here and now / love here and now 💓

[kittenkes]

I keep my head above water with various arts and crafts.

[unoundrwrld]

tokyo bay memories

oil on canvas

30x46

[fuckthisshitimin]

Having to pack as a materialistic artist is terrible. What if I'm suddenly overcome by the need to do calligraphy ? Should I bring my supplies? I'm away for two weeks. How many fountain pens do I need.

[cj2accountlost]

Here have this oil painting I did

[ella-the-eevee]

Oil painting of a mop by the sea.

[abrokeartist]

my first oil painting

I just started learning oil painting ( not sure if the grammar is right)

If you have any oil paint techniques please tell me

I hope you like it

[natsherman]

Chimney. Orange, 2024. Oil on canvas.

[rozemarii]

TUMBLR KILLED THE QUALITY OMG painting of a deer i did today ^_^ i used oil pastels and gouache!!!! i literally never paint ever but this was sm fun

[raynicole]

How to Prepare a Canvas/Surface for Painting

If you are an acrylic or oil painter, listen up! I know it is tempting to dive head-first into a new project, but if you want to have more control of your paints and have a smoother look to your paintings, you should first complete these steps to prep your canvas or painting surface.

(NaturalEarthPaint.com)

Introduction to Gesso

Gesso is a primer that is applied to canvas or other painting surfaces before painting. It creates a smooth and even surface to work with. Because canvas is a fabric material, it has many bumps and ridges in its design. Other materials like wood and paper also have this issue. The textures of these surfaces can interfere with the painting process, which is where gesso comes in.

You will want to get an acrylic gesso, which will work for either acrylic or oil painting. Liquitex is a very popular option, which can be found at almost any art supplies store.

How to Use

To apply your gesso, first clean off your canvas. There can be dust and particle buildup on the canvas, so take a clean and dry brush to the canvas to brush it down.

Then, take a large brush or roller and coat the entire canvas in a thick layer of gesso. Don’t forget the edges here.

Next, use a scraper or flat surface of some kind to run over the gesso to smooth it out. Have a light touch here, but also apply enough pressure that you are hitting the top ridges of the canvas. The thickness of the gesso is up to your personal preference; if you do want more texture, then press harder when scraping.

Finally, let the gesso dry. How long this will take depends on your environment and how thick your layer of gesso is, but I recommend letting the gesso sit for at least 2 days. Take it from me, trying to paint on half-wet gesso is no fun.

This simple addition to your process will help you elevate the feel and look of your painting. Just remember, it is a good idea to have canvases prepped for when inspiration strikes!

[goth-miss-piggy]

painting is the first thing in a really long time that I’ve actually put effort into getting better at and it’s so crazy for me to actually see my progress! The eye in the upper left corner is the one i just finished and the eye in the bottom left corner was my very first attempt