Oil painting tricks

This post is all about how to paint the illusion of detail. That is, how can we trick the eye into thinking there's more going on than what's actually there. I'll cover: What It Means and Why It’s Important First, let's go over what exactly the illusion of detail means and why it's important. A

Julie and Tony share their knowledge and approaches to this very exacting artform. Lots of demonstrations via slide shows and examples – step by step.

Oil paint cleaning basics: With the right cleaning techniques and tools, you can make your paint brushes last longer and safely dispose of waste. Includes: supply list breakdown, steps to clean a paint brush, and steps to clean a paint palette.

Learn new painting techniques with this oil painting glazing tutorial by artist Julie Duell.

Learn about common mistakes beginner oil painters make, to help you save materials and improve more quickly.

Acrylic vs. oil paint… have you tried both? 🎨 Which do you usually like painting with? 🧑🏼‍🎨

Add a touch of magic to your oil paintings with underpainting techniques. Learn how to do an underpainting oil to create luminosity and depth in your artwork.

Waiting for your paintings to dry can be frustrating. This article will discuss techniques on how to dry oil paint faster and the best additives that speed up the process.

As some of you already know, I ventured on the Overland Track in Tasmania recently. The scenery there was stunning and of course I managed to take many reference photos to paint back in the studio. I recently put the finishing touches on a painting based on the following reference photo. Here is a step-by-step

How To Start Your Oil painting Journey