Wet on wet oil painting

Discover the art of wet on wet oil painting with our in-depth guide. Learn how to blend colors directly on canvas, choose the right oils for vibrant hues, and use bristle brushes for effective paint application. From Bob Ross’s alla prima technique to tips on composition and texture, enhance your skills with our expert advice.

Here is a great resource for learning all about how to paint alla prima. Get started with these great tips for alla prima (wet on wet) painting techniques.

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

Artist Charlotte Gridley on Instagram: "Glazing 🫧 One of the best benefits in painting I start by oiling out a painting with as little linseed oil as possible, I take my time to really rub it in. This gives a smoother surface but it shouldn’t feel too wet. I then glaze with transparent paints, using liquin & linseed oil as mediums. A little goes a long way at this stage, an easy mistake is to use too much paint & medium PS I’m in the process of making an oil paint mixing guide for you…

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Original fine art painting by Anastasiia Borodina (United Kingdom). This one-of-a-kind oil on cardboard painting measures 7W x 8.3 H inches, and is framed. The portrait painting ships in a box directly from the artist's studio and is covered by the 14-day satisfaction guarantee from Saatchi Art, so you can buy with confidence.