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.
How to paint a landscape using cold wax and oil
Barbara Curry explains her process for painting landscapes using cold wax and oil techniques.
How to paint blossom in oils and acrylics
Loosen up your brushstrokes as you paint pink cherry blossom against a bright blue sky with Valérie Pirlot.
How to paint a bluebell wood in oils
Martin Taylor explains how to explore the colours of spring in oils as he paints a bluebell woodland scene en plein air.
How to paint red roses in a silver bowl
Sandra Corpora experiments with her collection of red oil paints in preparation for a still-life painting of red roses in a silver bowl, and includes her top tips for exploring colour .
How to paint a snow-laden street scene in oils
Learn to paint a snowy scene in six easy stages with Richard Holland
Create a good oil portrait painting
Learn the skill of portrait painting with Scott Bridgwood as he shows that the ability to paint a good likeness in portraiture, is a skill which can be acquired.