Oil

Oil paint is a versatile medium that suits both amateur and professional painters. It can be applied in many ways - thin, glazed, impasto and more.

Learn the basics of oil painting with our ultimate guide and go on to discover and enjoy a whole host of tips, techniques and demonstrations from top artist tutors.

Media
- Acrylic
- Mixed media
- Oil
- Other media
  - Charcoal
  - Digital art
  - Graphite
  - Ink
  - Printmaking
- Pastel
- Pencil
  - Coloured pencil
- Water mixable
- Watercolour
Subjects
- Animals
  - Birds
  - Insects
  - Pets
- Figures
- Landscapes
- Nature
  - Flowers
  - Trees
  - Weather
- Portraits
- Seascapes
  - Boats & harbours
- Seasons
  - Autumn
  - En plein air
  - Spring
  - Summer
  - Winter
- Still life
- Urban & buildings
  - Buildings
  - Urban
Tutorials & features
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How to switch from watercolours to oils

Martin Taylor explains how and why he made the switch from watercolours to oils.

How to prepare MDF boards for oil painting

Dawn Jordan shares advice for painting MDF boards for oil painting

How to paint an historic priory in oils

Alan Bickley shares a step-by-step demonstration to paint a Vision Wenlock Priory.

How to paint shiny objects

Lotta Camilla Teale shares her tips for painting still lifes that include shiny objects, such as silver or iridescent ceramics.

How to paint noses in oil

Kathy Barker takes you through the basics of how to paint a nose

How to paint hair

Learn how to paint hair in different media with Ann Witheridge as she shares her top tips.