We’ve put together some of our most popular articles with oil painting ideas and techniques for all levels of artists. Bookmark this page so you can come back often, and share it with a friend who could benefit from this!
1. How Joseph McGurl Paints a Landscape in Oil
Preview Joseph McGurl’s newest art video workshop in this exclusive announcement on how to paint better landscapes. [read “How Joseph McGurl Paints a Landscape in Oil”]
2. Step-by-Step: How to Paint Like Van Gogh
Dena Peterson had the honor of being one of 125 international artists selected to work on the new movie “Loving Vincent.” Here, she shares what she learned by studying Van Gogh’s work. [read “How to Paint Like Van Gogh”]
3. Four-Step Plein Air Oil Painting Demonstration
Anthony Salvo shares a step-by-step plein air oil painting demonstration, explaining the four basic stages for creating a landscape. [read “Four-Step Plein Air Oil Painting Demonstration]
4. Three Supplies For Your Plein Air Oil Toolkit
Think you’ve got your plein air oil supply list nailed down? Think again. Landscape painter John Crump takes the myth out of some plein air oil painting conventional wisdom. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in plein air painting, you might be surprised by some of his hard-won findings. [read “Three Supplies For Your Plein Air Oil Toolkit]
5. Paint Light, Not a ‘Bunch of Things’
See how Georgia artist James Richards strives to paint the essence of his subjects by breaking their appearance down to pleasing shapes revealed by the light, and by painting those essential shapes without overworking unnecessary details. [read “Paint Light, Not a ‘Bunch of Things’]
6. Oil Painting Demo: Irises by Lynn Dunbar
To help market her artwork, Lynn Dunbar summarized her approach to plein air and studio painting and emphasized her response to the spirit, vitality, and beauty of her home state. [read “Oil Painting Demo: Irises by Lynn Dunbar”]
7. The Kitchen Tool That Can Help Your Next Painting
Robin Cheers admits that this might sound strange, but this tool can actually help you make correct marks from the start. [read “The Kitchen Tool That Can Help Your Next Painting”]
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I love these oil painting ideas! The suggestions to capture the beauty of nature especially resonate with me. I can’t wait to try out the landscape techniques shared in the post. Thanks for the inspiration!
I loved this article! The variety of outdoor painting ideas is so inspiring. I can’t wait to try capturing the beauty of landscapes and the play of light. The tips on choosing the right location and time of day were especially helpful. Thank you for sharing!
I love these oil painting ideas! The tips on capturing different lighting effects outdoors really inspired me to try new techniques. Can’t wait to get outside and put them into practice!
I absolutely loved this post! The ideas for outdoor oil painting are so inspiring—especially the suggestion to capture the changing light throughout the day. I can’t wait to try painting landscapes at different times and see how it transforms the scene. Thank you for the motivation!
These oil painting ideas are so inspiring! I love the suggestion to paint en plein air; there’s something magical about capturing the beauty of nature in real-time. I can’t wait to try the reflections technique on water—such a great way to challenge ourselves as artists! Thank you for sharing these tips!