First oil painting

Stage 1 - Reference The whole process begins with a reference photo. I usually offer to meet a client at their own home, which I find puts them more at

Follow along as I take you through a video painting lesson of how to paint spring flowers! Learn the secrets to painting flowers while painting a tulip!

‘Fat over lean’ is one of the first rules you will encounter when you learn how to oil paint. Learn what it is, why it's important and how to use it. #oilpainting #oilpaintingtechniques #oilpainter #artist #learnoilpainting #oilpaintingbeginners

Hi, I am about to do my first portrait in oil painting. I am wondering if someone can enlighten me on what is the under painting that […]

For those who are weary of my videos, here are a few still shots of a recent painting. It was a double grisaille with a color layer (or two). I’ve never done two grisaille layers first before, so it was an interesting process. @valentineben is always changing things up a bit in class, so there is something new I learn each time. The great thing about oil painting is there is always more to learn. My biggest challenge is trying to remember all the things I have already learned while adding...

In this guide, find eleven easy oil painting ideas, with step-by-step tutorials on how to try them for yourself.

The blocking-in technique is used as the very first step in the painting process by many artists. Learn how to use this method to start your painting.