Paint styles

Oil painting is among the most well-known and respected types of art. Oil paint has been used to create some world-famous pieces, like The Starry Night by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and The Mona Lisa portrait painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci.

Mark Menendez shares secret painting techniques of the world’s most famous artists, from Leonardo da Vinci to Van Gogh, in this insightful demonstration.

Try your hand at these six abstract painting prompts to get started once again in the studio after time away, or if you are up against a creative block.

If you are willing to give oil pastel drawing a chance, this article is for you. I recently received a set of oil pastels as a gift...

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In this post, fine artist Dan Schultz describes the three characteristics of color and shares tips for understanding color intensity.

The process is very easy. You need only:…

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Paint is a simple and cost-effective way to dramatically change the look and feel of a room. Aside from changing the color of the walls and ceiling, the painting techniques you use can give the illusion that you have changed the size of the room. If you are looking for an easy way to transform your space and are not afraid of using color, choose a painting technique and see what it does for you. Make your space work better for you!

Simple Strokes by Shruti | Krishna in Kerala style inspired mural painting 🌼 Materials used: Acrylic on stretched canvas (10x8 inches) Paints… | Instagram

Dutch Boy® Paints reveals “Cypress Garden,” a beautiful, muted olive green, as its 2022 One-Coat Color of the Year.

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This one truly took so long to paint 😭The video recording of the process took 10 sessions instead of the usual 3. But I'm really happy with how it turned out! I've always loved the impressionist art style above all other oil painting styles, so it's been a blast studying the works of Monet and modern impressionists, and adding my own touch to the skies as well. The full res image, painting process, and photoshop files will be part of July's Patreon rewards!