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.
Essential oil paint colours for artists: A beginner’s complete guide to building your palette
Discover the foundational oil paint colours every artist should know. Whether you’re a beginner or expanding your collection, understanding oil paint colour basics is key to mastering mixing and creating expressive artworks.
The essential beginner’s guide to choosing the right oil paints
In this beginner-friendly essential guide, we’ll break down the different types of oil paints, their benefits, and what to consider when selecting the best oil paint for your oil painting needs.
The essential beginner’s guide: What is oil paint?
This guide will walk you through the basics of oil paint and oil painting, how it works and why it remains one of the most versatile and rewarding mediums for beginners.
Painting allotments in the snow
Make the most of the transformative effects of snow and paint impressionist winter landscapes with Haidee-Jo Summers.
Painting garden scenes with Haidee-Jo Summers
Haidee-Jo Summers shows that there's a subject to be found in every garden as she demonstrates an oil painting of a table of pots and plants beside a potting shed.
How to paint Christmas baubles
Learn how to paint shiny baubles, looking at light, shadows, reflections and highlights, in water-mixable oils