Painting Vibrant and Fun Oil Portraits - Fast and Easy

Learn to paint stunning oil portraits with confidence! This course breaks down the process into manageable steps, making oil painting accessible to beginners of all levels, regardless of your workspace size. We'll focus on fundamental oil painting techniques to help you create vibrant and engaging artwork.

Here's what you'll discover:

• Essential Supplies: We'll cover the necessary oil painting supplies, including affordable alternatives, so you can get started without breaking the bank. Learn about oil paints, brushes (like Kolinsky or Pro Arte options), and suitable canvas or oil painting paper (Arteza is a great resource!).
• Understanding Color: Gain a solid grasp of color theory and how to effectively use color mixing to achieve realistic and expressive results in your portraits.
• Value and Light: Master the art of value in oil painting to create depth and dimension in your portraits. We'll explore how to approach painting with a focus on light and shadow.
• Layering Techniques: Learn how to build up your oil painting in layers, following a reference image for accurate and compelling results.
• Finishing Touches: Discover the crucial steps after painting is complete – including varnishing and understanding proper drying time for long-lasting artwork.

This course aims to dispel common myths about oil painting, addressing concerns about toxicity, drying time, and accessibility. We'll show you that oil painting can be a fun and rewarding experience, not something to be intimidated by!

Recommended Supplies:

• Artist Grade Paints: GAMBLIN
• Solvent: Gamsol (for thinning paints)
• Medium: Galkyd (for faster drying)
• Varnish: Gamvar

Surface Options:

• Any oil painting canvas paper
• Arteza Acrylic and Oil Paper

Brush Recommendations:

• Oil Brushes (Kolinsky, Pro Arte)

Inspiration:

• Pinterest for reference images
• Music: UppBeat ATM - Follow Your Heart, Zoo - Perspective