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Learn How to Oil
Paint
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How I Discovered
Oil Painting If you
are wanting to learn how to oil paint, then this
webpage is meant for you. My name is Heather Price
and I thought it might be helpful to share my story
on how I discovered the great pleasures of oil
painting, with others who may be thinking about
taking up painting.
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Oil Painting
Lessons
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Learn to Oil
Paint
Most people will admit that they are
somewhat nervous and reluctant about taking oil painting
lessons. Many will also say that they felt overwhelmed once
they did get started. This happens because people go into it
with unrealistic expectations. Learning to paint is an
ongoing process, and you shouldn’t expect to learn
everything in a few days or weeks. Andre Grobler taught me
many of my techniques.
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Selecting
Your Oil Paints
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Basics of Paint Selection
When painting with oil paints, it is wise to learn
the different aspects
of oil based paints. Oil paints dry quite slowly and
therefore it is very
easy to correct errors, or change the direction of
your painting.
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A Nice Easel Makes a Big Difference
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Choosing the Right Easel
Having a
secure mechanism in which to support your canvas
insures you that your canvas is not moving about
while painting. An easel that allows you to
adjust the angle in which your canvas sits will also
aid you in bringing the correct lighting to your
canvas.
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Prepping the Canvas
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Getting Started
The first thing to do is prep your canvas. Coat the entire
canvas with a product called Gesso and allow it to dry to
the touch. The time it will take to dry will vary depending
on the environment within which you are painting.
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