Oil Colour Hints, Tips & Techniques
Oil colours have been used in various forms from before the fifteenth century. The popularity of oil colour can be attributed to its extraordinary versatility. It offers the artist excellent results from the traditional painting techniques of blending and glazing, impasto and scumbling. Originally, oil colours were prepared by the master painter’s apprentices on site in the studio.
Winsor & Newton began making colours in 1832, swiftly developing and subsequently maintaining a reputation for unparalleled excellence and consistency.
Manufacturing oil colour on the triple roll mill
In this hints and tips section you will find in-depth information about how to use oil paints along with all you need to know about working with this medium; from colour palettes to how to frame you work along with creating special effects, you will find something new to try.
Browse through the headings below to find in-depth and illustrated information.
Surfaces – find out what surfaces suit your style
Colours – discover palette recommendations to help you with portraits to landscapes
Solvents – find out what these are
Mediums – discover how mediums can alter your work
Varnishes – how to protect your painting
Brushes – find out how your brush choice affects your work