Tips on choosing oil painting supplies

June 14, 2011 - PRLog -- At some moment in our life, we may that we would like to creat art works. And may be the visual art is most people would like to creat. There are so many forms such as sketching, sculpture, animation, and, of course, oil paintings. Canvas oil painting is one of the most popular, it is also one among the most difficult ones, especially if you have not been trained. The first step, though, is to get necessary supplies. Oil painting might seem difficult to learn, but the process can be simplified with the right information.

If you have make up your mind to paint with oil, you have chosen a medium that has several advantages. First, oil paints takes time to dry. This will allow for ample time to work and figure out what color blends you want to make. Secondly, oils can be paint on thin or thick, so there is a wide range of choice. Finally, oil paints were used in several famous oil paintings of the past and also oil painting reproductions nowadays. This may be an enjoyable thought when you are painting your own art works.

What you wish to paint often result in what materials should be bought. If you going to do a lot of under layers (layers underneath what are the main objects of the picture), then paint that dries quickly can be beneficial. Such paint often contains manganese, lead, and/or cobalt in its pigment.

Another factor you need to take into consideration when shopping for materials is the amount. This may seem obvious, but it is quite important to remember. You might wish to buy everything you need at once instead of at different times.

Oil paints are, of course, essential to oil painting. Many experienced painters recommend beginners buy a large amount of paint at first. There are colors that are considered standard, which include: Ivory Black, Titanium White, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow, Pthalo Blue, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, and Cadmium Yellow Light. 200 ml (milliliters) of each of these might be a good choice.

Secondly, oil painting rushes are just as important. It could work well to have 2-3 small, medium and large natural bristle brushes each. A palette is the "companion" supply item to the brushes. Your preference determines what you use for a palette. But it should be large enough to fit all the colors on it and leave space to mix them together.

The other supplies you will need relate to what you will be painting your piece on. The first is canvas. Whichever kind of canvas you buy is up to you, but some oil painters, and artists in general, advise that paper is used when you first begin. A painter’s easel is the stand used to hold the canvas in place. It may be beneficial to find an easel that is adjustable to your height. Take into account whether you would rather stand or sit while painting.

Finally, it could be much easier to create a canvas art if you know with certainty what you want to paint. Because of this, might want to buy a charcoal pencil, or even a few. With a charcoal pencil you can start the outline of your subjects before you paint them.

Although it might seem difficult initially, choosing art supplies or buy oil paintings can be quite simple with some direction. Enjoy painting!

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