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.

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How to paint a winter sunset in oils

Learn how to select the right colours to paint a winter sunset in oils with Alan Bickley.

How to move from watercolour to oil painting

Learn how to transfer your watercolour skills to oils with help from Martin Kinnear.

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Switching to oil painting made easy

Martin Kinnear shows how to make the switch to oil painting from watercolour, pastel or acrylics

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How to paint noses in oil

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

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How to paint hair

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

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How to paint mouths in oil

Kathy Barker shares her top tips for painting mouths in oil

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