I need a simply guide to oil paintig techniques,help?

Answer 1

The Artist's Handbook, by Ray Smith.

I've recommended this before. it's got great tips, and step by step illustrations of loads of different mediums, not just oils. Don't limit yourself! It's got tons of 'ideas' to spark you off. I found it inspirational when i was a student.

It's available quite cheaply on amazon.co.uk

Answer 2

Remember that oil paints mix very easily and dry very slowly. highlights and shadows can usually be created with just a line of a tint or shade of that color and then use the brush to bring the highlight/ shadow into the other color as much as needed. and remember that a little goes a long way! if you need to go over something and you do not want it to blend together, wait at least a week for it to dry enough to touch without smuging.

Hope these tips help you with your painting and check out some of the sites that the others mentioned!

Answer 3

Start out doing exercises with color mixing. Use white and a dark color, for example. Start with plain white and make a gradation to the darker color. Experiment with different color combinations. There is no one way to do things, but complementary colors are often used to make nice greys and remember that pure colors are not used very often if you're going for a more straightforward realistic painting, although there are other methods. Start out with dark colors and go to lighter colors for highlights later. Paint from back to front. I usually focus mainly on the location/proportion parts of the painting first and work on the details later. Work from something, a picture you've taken, arrange objects and and do some preliminary sketches to work out the composition, or paint on site if it's feasible. And try some of the guides that others have suggested they often give great ideas for exercises. Don't get frustrated if your unhappy with your first paintings. It usually takes a lot of practice. But, most importantly, get started and just try it. Have fun and stick to it!

Answer 4

Go to your local library and find the Joy of Painting series of books.....by Bob Ross.

Good starters for landscape painting techniques or watch Discovery Channel on Sky or Cable...usually on at about 9.00am and repeated at 10.00am.

Or go here - http://www.bobross.com/

Answer 5

have a look at my site. I paint using oils and have written a few articles, a how to paint a portrait quick tutorial with photo's, and done a couple of time-lapse videos which are on YouTube. If you have specific questions you can email me.

Hope you enjoy your painting!

Answer 6

kevin check out this site for starters then go to others like it until the advise suits what you are wanting to do

http://www.oilpaintingtechniques.com/paintingtechniques/extracts.html

Answer 7

Use a good butter knife and start spreading that paint.