Oil paints are the most commonly used paints in paintings. Every artist loves the appearance and texture of this and an innumerable results that can be got from using them. Some of the most famous works have been done using oil paints and we all know how they have lasted for centuries. Let us now discuss few points that can help us paint better using oil paints.
1) First and foremost they take a lot of time for drying. Any artist would find this good as this gives them more time to edit and repair any mistakes but this is not the same if you have a commissioned work to be completed on time!
2) Using this paint sometimes is a disadvantage for some as there are chances of pets showing their true love while you are painting! Children and pets, winds and rains all are factors which make you regret the decision as they take more time for drying.
3) Keep rough materials and cleaning tissues always handy as oil paints also spill like other paints.
4) They mostly need a medium or solvent for the colour to form the correct mix. We get them in tubes and they need a separate liquid solvent to dissolve in before they are ready for using. Thinners are used to bring the consistency required by the artist.
5) Blending also sometimes becomes a big issue when the colour is required in large quantities to cover a large area. One has to plan beforehand other wise we end up with different patches of the same colour. This gives a very bad result unless you are painting for joy and you will definitely get an abstract work!
6) They are costlier than the other types of paints. Whenever you go to purchase paints there is a noticeable difference in costs in water based paints and oil based ones. So whatever you are planning to do in oil paints do take into consideration your budget. No wonder oil paintings are costlier than water colour works though there are exceptions of some sketches of very famous artists that have a good price value.
7) Using canvas for painting or oil sketch paper as plain paper will absorb oil and stain. For any painting to be good the correct base is required to give good results. Oil paints require special bases on which these paints can be used.
8) Oil paints are shinier and most of the times reflect light hence an artist must remember this while making shades and hues of any colour.
9) It is advisable to avoid doing oil painting during winter and rainy season as the time for drying is very long and the chances of colour drying in parts may leave some patches in the final result.
10) Special brushes are required for using this paint. They also need solvents and turpentine to be required for cleaning the brushes. More care is required and brushes of good quality would last longer than cheap ones that go bald with a single use.
Any artist would like to have their works remain for many years and oil paints are definitely here to last. Whatever the requirements and issues with them many artists love the texture, feel and result got from using oil paints and it is definitely worth it!
1) First and foremost they take a lot of time for drying. Any artist would find this good as this gives them more time to edit and repair any mistakes but this is not the same if you have a commissioned work to be completed on time!
2) Using this paint sometimes is a disadvantage for some as there are chances of pets showing their true love while you are painting! Children and pets, winds and rains all are factors which make you regret the decision as they take more time for drying.
3) Keep rough materials and cleaning tissues always handy as oil paints also spill like other paints.
4) They mostly need a medium or solvent for the colour to form the correct mix. We get them in tubes and they need a separate liquid solvent to dissolve in before they are ready for using. Thinners are used to bring the consistency required by the artist.
5) Blending also sometimes becomes a big issue when the colour is required in large quantities to cover a large area. One has to plan beforehand other wise we end up with different patches of the same colour. This gives a very bad result unless you are painting for joy and you will definitely get an abstract work!
6) They are costlier than the other types of paints. Whenever you go to purchase paints there is a noticeable difference in costs in water based paints and oil based ones. So whatever you are planning to do in oil paints do take into consideration your budget. No wonder oil paintings are costlier than water colour works though there are exceptions of some sketches of very famous artists that have a good price value.
7) Using canvas for painting or oil sketch paper as plain paper will absorb oil and stain. For any painting to be good the correct base is required to give good results. Oil paints require special bases on which these paints can be used.
8) Oil paints are shinier and most of the times reflect light hence an artist must remember this while making shades and hues of any colour.
9) It is advisable to avoid doing oil painting during winter and rainy season as the time for drying is very long and the chances of colour drying in parts may leave some patches in the final result.
10) Special brushes are required for using this paint. They also need solvents and turpentine to be required for cleaning the brushes. More care is required and brushes of good quality would last longer than cheap ones that go bald with a single use.
Any artist would like to have their works remain for many years and oil paints are definitely here to last. Whatever the requirements and issues with them many artists love the texture, feel and result got from using oil paints and it is definitely worth it!
| Rizwana A. Mundewadi is a freelance Healing Artist and writer. Using her experience in the last decade she has been writing articles related to art, art investment, feng shui, symbolism, prosperity and good luck and has also added to this list her practical experiences with banking, loans and investments. Simple knowledge on art can be found at http://razarts.blogspot.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rizwana_Mundewadi |  |
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