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How to Start Oil Painting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to oil paint in this comprehensive guide created by an artist for beginners. Tips include how to clean oil paint brushes and more.

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There’s a certain old-school cachet associated with oil painting, largely because the medium was used and popularized by many European Renaissance masters. But, that doesn’t mean oil paints can’t be used for fresh, contemporary art, or that artists should feel intimidated by them. In fact, they’re one of the most popular types of paint because they’re so rich and versatile.

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How to Oil Paint in 5 Steps

First things first: What are oil paints? Oil paints are made of pigment powder and oil, usually linseed oil. They take longer to dry than most other paints and require special care when using and cleaning. Here are the five steps you should follow when beginning oil painting.

Step 1: Gather Your Materials

To create an oil painting you’ll need oil paints, brushes, canvas, and a few other supplies.

To get started with oil painting you’ll need the following supplies:

Paintbrushes made from hog hair (preferable) or synthetic fibers

Oil paints

Canvas or another surface to paint on

Solvent (preferably odorless) and/or linseed oil, to thin your paints

A palette to mix your paints on, such as a piece of thick card, and a palette knife for mixing (don’t use your brushes themselves)

Paper towels and/or old rags

An easel

When beginning oil painting, start with just a few basic colors. This will allow you to experiment more with color mixing, which will give you a good feel for oil paints’ qualities. Start with the primary colors plus white and black, and add others once you’ve mastered the oil painting basics. Starter sets provide a good range for beginner oil painters.

Most quality paint brushes will specify whether they’re suitable for oil painting. As with paints, you can get a starter set or choose individual brushes. Gather a combination of round, square, and fan shapes in different sizes. Like with paints, it’s a good idea to start with a smaller collection and then add to it once you’ve had a chance to experiment.

The best surface for oil painting is a stretched canvas or canvas board. Whichever surface you choose, you will need to prep it with gesso (see Step 3, below).

Step 2: Set up a Safe Work Space

Set up your workspace properly so you have the freedom to focus on creating with oil paints.

Some people are under the impression that you can’t do oil painting at home. This isn’t true, but you do need to take care. Oil paints themselves can have a strong smell, and the solvents needed to thin the paint and clean your brushes are toxic. Find a spot outdoors or in a room with lots of ventilation. The use of latex or nitrile gloves is also advisable when handling paints, as some contain dangerous chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin.

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