Oil painting represents painting at its most sincere: elegant, luxurious and the medium of the old masters. But it can be as contemporary as it can be classical, with the help from leading brands like Winsor & Newton, Michael Harding and Daler Rowney catering to both aspiring artists and professionals. Artist oil paint is valued for its viscosity and gloss, it does take a longer time to dry than acrylic or watercolour, which means oil painters are practised at painting in layers. Oil paint isn't water-soluble so is used with white spirits, linseed oil and other minerals instead of water when mixing. Vary your impasto with different brush strokes and pair your oil paints with our high-quality oil paint canvases, designed to complement the unique properties of oil-based mediums. Our range of oil paint colours offers endless possibilities to paint with, enabling you to create vibrant artworks with depth and luminosity.
Oil painting is a medium steeped in tradition and technique and so understanding its fundamentals is crucial. Discover why canvas is the preferred surface and how it interacts with oil paints to produce vibrant, long-lasting art.
Many artists are hesitant to use additives due to the delicate nature of oil painting. But mediums can enhance your work. This blog explains different types of mediums and their benefits.
Oil painting mediums can be confusing. What do they do? Which one should you use? Our blog answers these questions and explains the differences between linseed oil, stand oil, cold press, and refined.
Before choosing a canvas to paint on, consider your intended use, medium, and desired outcome. This blog will compare cotton and linen characteristics to help you select the ideal canvas for your art.
Artists often work with toxic materials. Protect yourself, others, and the environment by following safety guidelines. This includes wearing protective gear and properly disposing of hazardous waste.
ARTIST GREGORY MASON SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON CASS ART ARTISTS' OIL COLOUR
Artist Gregory Mason shares his thoughts and experience on Cass Art artists' oil colour, and his experience painting with them in the heat of Italian Summer.
