How to Draw with Oil Paints

The artist always tries to show his connoisseur what his soul feels, strives to convey how he sees the world around him. This feature is not only what the artist depicts, but also in what technique he works. An important material is the material used by the master. Oil paints, unlike acrylic, gouache and watercolors, have a long drying property, since a layer of oil paints can remain wet for a long time. When drying, if any detail in the future picture did not suit the artist and there was a need to fix something, a thick oil layer can be removed with a special knife - palette knife. Then a new layer of paint can be easily applied to the canvas! In addition, the oil has one more specific feature: due to its slow drying, the artist can mix colors, turning them into an incredible palette of color variety and smooth color transitions.

How to draw oil paints? First of all, you need to choose the paint itself. In this matter, the main criterion in the selection of the material is its quality. Oil paints, having the class "AA", are quite resistant in comparison with paints of class "C", as the latter quickly fade and lose their saturation. Drawing oil for beginners should start with an introductory theory, because first you need to know the material with which you work and be able to choose it correctly and apply it. This situation occurs when when applying a re-oil layer on the canvas (without first drying the first layer), the color of the image changes. In this regard, it is necessary to familiarize yourself in detail with the features of the composition of paints and the nuances of their application.

How to draw with oil paints and how to mix them? Representing the image of the artist, on a subconscious level there is a picture of a man with a scarf in the "French" beret, which holds a large palette with brushes. It is the palette that is the main element of the artist's image. Mostly, the palettes are made of wood and have a shape that is convenient for holding them in the left hand along with the brushes. Such have a hole for the thumb. It should be noted that a good wooden palette is processed and impregnated with oil, after which it is dried. This procedure is necessary to ensure that the oil contained in the oil paints is not absorbed by the palette, as otherwise the paints are prone to rapid drying.

How to draw oil paints and which brushes should I use? Oil painting requires a separate approach to the selection of materials. Brushes for oil painting should be chosen flat bristles. An important point is that the oil painting can not be painted with a single brush. In the process of creativity, the brush is not washed (only at the end of work), so using one brush for light and dark colors can lead to improper mixing and "contamination" of the primary color.

How to draw oil paints on canvas? Canvas is the basis for the future picture. In order for the picture to turn out to be realistic and saturated, it is necessary to choose the right material from which the canvas is made. For oil painting is suitable hemp or linen. The fabric of your canvas should be without knots, smooth and dense. Important point: it is necessary to prime the canvas! In specialized art stores, you can purchase both ready-made primed canvas, and make this procedure yourself.

How to learn to draw a person who does not know how to do this? Drawing a person with oil is a complex, multi-stage process that requires certain knowledge and skills. In addition, that you need to know the proportions of the human body perfectly and be able to competently and correctly compare them, the writing of such a portrait with oil involves additional information about the preparatory stages of work with materials, the stages of application and mixing of paints. Therefore, a young, beginning artist should initially accustom himself to thoughtful, systematic, serious work and the right attitude to the material with which he works.