In this post, we will explore ten essential tips for those who are taking their first steps into the fascinating world of oil painting. Whether you are completely new to this technique or looking to improve your skills, these tips will help you get started on the right foot. 1. Acquire the right materials: To…
Which were the five most influential artists in oil painting? Oil painting has been for centuries one of the most revered forms of artistic expression, and behind its greatness lie artists whose works have left an indelible mark on the history of art. From the Renaissance to the contemporary era, these five masters have dazzled…
In this post, we bring you a new technique and mixture to form skin color easily, avoiding beginner mistakes. Let’s prepare a light skin tone. We’ll start with Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow, and Cadmium Red. We’ll mix them and see if it needs more white or any other color. I don’t want to…
In this post, I’ll explain to you a super EASY trick or technique to avoid smudging the canvas when making your charcoal sketch. We’re going to sketch a seascape. It’s a fairly simple drawing, not so much the painting. With this sketch, you’ll realize how SUPER EASY drawing can be. We’ll work with a 2B…
In this new post, we will analyze some of the best works of the American painter Frederic Church. Frederic Church’s landscapes are radiant, showcasing his mastery in this discipline. Not only did he focus on landscapes within his own country (the United States), but he also traveled to South America. In this new analysis, we…
Rembrandt van Rijn, one of the greatest masters of Dutch Golden Age art, left an indelible legacy through his masterful works. His ability to capture the human essence, light, and shadow with unparalleled mastery continues to captivate viewers and artists alike centuries after his time. What were the techniques that made Rembrandt a virtuoso of…
In this new analysis, we will discuss the following work by the artist Guido Borelli. A gallery filled with incredible landscapes. He was born in the quaint town of Caluso, Italy, where he spent his entire life nurturing a passion for painting since his early years. With a keen interest in the arts, he pursued…
In the following paragraphs, I’m going to teach you 3 techniques that you need to know if you want to paint a work that looks and feels realistic. I call them the 3 KEY TECHNIQUES because they are the most powerful ones in my entire library of realism techniques. Using just these 3, you can…
In this new post I will show you step by step the FORMULA to contrast Faces in your works. When considering painting a portrait, it’s crucial to carefully consider the background you’re going to create. If the focus of the artwork will be specifically on the face, the background should be kept very simple so…
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In this new post, I’m going to explain three oil painting techniques ideal for you to apply in your artwork. I hope they are very useful for you. 1- Star Technique We have an almost finished Night Landscape. But as we like a bit of adrenaline, let’s give it one last touch. With the brush…
