What painting medium to learn beside oil??

Question

I like in oil paint its vivid and realistic colors, and I am looking for a medium that can complement it in my paintings.

Any idea?

Answer 1

Many oil painters complement their 'arsenal' with a 3d kind of art. Sculpting is stone, clay or plaster are the obvious choices.

Now why do they find it complements instead of.. say.. watercolor? Because of the extreme contrast you get the opportunity to view your painting in a whole new light. Yes painting, not paintings.

Even one course of sculpting in clay is of great benefit to any painter, not to mention a very lovely experience to get your hands dirty.

Answer 2

I was in art education for many years. One of the things that I always taught my students was as follows, "A good artist is a versatile artist." Do not be afraid to try all medias. Watercolors are of course a challenge, and acrylics are of course different than oils, etc. You may find however that you have a knack for something yet unexplored.
I had a young native american in my class many years ago. He was adapted to drawing and drawing only. I encouraged him to try watercolor. At long last he finally picked up the brush and "Presto", I could not get the brush out of his hand. Eventually he explored other medias until he became very successful and very versatile as well.
My point being, try all the medias that you can. Painting, drawing, sculpture, etc. Good luck and God bless.....Nomadic

Answer 3

ok, so if you want to use a medium that is similar to oils and has vivid and realistic colors, water color is your best deal. you need to learn how to use it first, but the realistic and vivid colors and effects you can acheive with it is amazing! oh yea, i would stay away from acrylic, it drys waaay to fast and is so dull in color its no match for water colors or oils.

but there is realy no other medium you can use in conjunction with oils IN THE SAME painting.

Answer 4

You can go one of two ways (or both) for another medium to learn:
1) Watercolour has amazing possibilities if you learn the technique, use the right paper, brushes etc.
2) For your "vivid" taste, acrylic has strong character.
On the other hand, if you mean you want something to use in association with oils, in the same work - dunno - maybe someone else can help

Answer 5

Do a lot of scteches with drawing pencil that really helps in any kind of media u work with .guaches r fine too ...even more shiny than oil color but let water color for the last stage as it is very hard to work with but the most exiting media I have ever worked with .

Answer 6

oil pastel.. buy the good ones then spray it with fixative afterwards, the oil pastel will melt... its the best compliment for oil paint besides acrylic...