“How long does oil paint take to dry?” is a question every beginner oil painter will ask โ and probably more than once. And here’s the honest answer: it depends. Oil paint can take anywhere from a few days to a few months to dry. In the case of very thick impasto paintings, it can […]
How to oil paint on paper (and 4 reasons why you should)
Can you use oil paint on paper? Yes, you can! There are 3 ways to paint on paper with oil paints: Please note that some oil papers look just like watercolour paper, while others mimic the texture of canvas. Also, it’s hard to tell watercolour paper from oil paper, so keep them separate in your […]
The only colours you need for oil painting [just 7 tubes!]
Are you stumped by all the colors available at the art supply store? Not sure which colours for oil painting you should buy? Or which are best for beginners? Then you will love the split primary colour palette. This amazing oil painting palette works for beginners as well as masters. And you only need to […]
[time-lapse oil painting] Mini painting of Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland
Hereโs a little landscape time-lapse oil painting of Quidi Vidi, Newfoundland. Quidi Vidi is the sweetest little fishing village on the outskirts of historic St. Johnโs, Newfoundland. Itโs one of my fave walks because itโs just a 5-minute drive and you feel miles away from everyone as you scamper about the hills and cliffs. [ […]
Why you should tone your canvas before painting
Let me say right off the bat, that you donโt have to tone your canvas before oil painting. As long as your canvas has gesso on it, you are good to go. But even though you donโt have to do it, you absolutely should TRY toning your canvas, at least once. Why? Because you wonโt […]
Waiting list to Intro to Oil Painting course is OPEN
IRENE DUMA TEACHES ART Ready to Try Oil painting? My itty bitty Intro to Oil Painting course opens Thursday, July 29, 2021 Everything you need to paint your first MINI PAINTING in just 3 hours! And to fall fast in love with oil painting. Put me on the waiting list What Founding Students are Saying […]
Types of brushes for oil painting
When it comes to the types of brushes for oil painting, there are plenty of brushes to choose from. The traditional oil painting brush is a natural bristle brush. Painters like them because they are stiff and leave nice brush marks in the paint. But you can paint with other brushes and tools, too. Brushes […]
Plein air vs plein chair painting?
It was as if a veil was torn from my eyes; I had understood. I grasped what painting could be.” ~ Claude Monet when introduced to plein air painting. Do I paint en plein air? Not yet. This week, I painted this 12″ x 12″ in my studio over 3 mornings before going to work. […]
FREE Oil Painting for Beginners Guide [step-by-step]
IRENE DUMA TEACHES ART Ready to Try Oil painting? My FREE itty bitty QuickStart Guide to Oil Painting makes it easy. Everything you need to paint your first MINI PAINTING in just 3 hours! Yes! send me my FREE guide! Get my Free Oil Painting for Beginner’s Guide Introducing the Duma Do Art Process. A […]
