I've only just started using oil paints as we are using them this semester at college. We are using oil paint all term so it would be nice if i could enjoy using them, it just makes painting a chore with all the cleaning and waiting for dry. I was wondering if anyone had any techniques they use or just any helpful hints in general would be great..just any handy hints please :).
2007-05-09 22:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by CP 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
Galkyd painting medium from Gamblin will help drying time speed up alot. Their paint products at Gamblin are great and their quality is superb. Their paint colors are very vibrant as well and of high quality. That said, as far as technique is concerned, after drawing your image on your canvas, use a light wash of turp and a little paint to make a tonal wash. Let it dry and then paint over it. Just remember the rule of fat over lean. But technique is something you have to figure out for yourself. Each artist does. Just take your time and LET yourself enjoy it or switch to acrylic which is water based and dries much faster. There are alot of books about techniques for both mediums. Go to Amazon to look some out, see if any interest you and then go to your library to see if they carry the same books. There just are too many techniques to describe on Yahoo Answers. But let the library be your resource. Experiment and see what technique works for you.
2007-05-10 11:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many advantages to using oil paints, aside from its hardwearing property. They can also be left open for long periods of time, and in fact, they can often be left exposed to air for several weeks without drying. This characteristic makes it possible for an artist to work on a painting over several sessions without fear of the paint drying up too early. Of course, this trait can be looked at as a disadvantage by some, because it takes weeks for a project to be finished, and the slow drying process can make it difficult to move on to the next stage of the painting.
2014-10-16 22:29:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Most of the painting i've created dry enough to safely be moved in as little as three weeks and none has taken more than forty-five hours to complete. Planning out a painting i found is perhaps the most important, i paint on the kitchen table so i had to get as much done before breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I use little if any linseed oil and paint wet on wet, getting at least 80 to 90% of the painting completed in one or two sittings and allowing the paint to set for at least a day or two, longer if needed, before going back to finish it off. I am a self taught artist and learned from the countless books i checked out from the library but you have the advantage of being able to get better info from your instructors. Clean your tools as you go but most importantly, have fun and experiment, you'll learn more that way. My work can be checked out at hellosanantonio.com under artist name ''Guerro''.
2007-05-10 10:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by GUERRO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go at it.
If you think it takes to long t dry, you can buy some medium to hasten that part. Just ask for it in an art store.
As to hints on painting...Though I don't care for his work, I truly admire his craftsmanship:
Bob Ross.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np5JeJeVWCk
2007-05-10 07:15:07 · answer #4 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cobalt dryer will make it dry faster. ALSO, certain mediums will help with drying time. Your teacher should be going over this with you. :)
2007-05-10 14:40:22 · answer #5 · answered by kermit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋