Oil painting has been around for centuries. Some of the
greatest painters are recognized by their remarkable oil paints. There are a
couple different oil painting techniques which will be discussed here.
Alla prima is one of the oil painting techniques known
today. The term translates to “in one go”. This oil painting technique
therefore involves starting and completing the painting at a go as opposed to
other techniques which can take days even weeks to complete. This oil painting
technique is usually associated with beginners who want to learn the art of oil painting.
The impasto oil painting technique involves the application
of thick paint onto the surface. This technique is used in the creation of expressive paintings. This technique is excellent for the creation of the
element of texture and movement within a painting. It however can result in the
use of large amounts of paint.
Glazing is an oil painting technique which involves
application of translucent layers of paint over existing paint layers. The translucent
layers are used to modify the hue of the underlying layer. It’s commonly used
by advanced painters. Linseed oil is the most commonly used oil painting medium
for glazing. Since a glaze (new layer) should only be applied once the
underlying layer is completely dry, a drying medium such as liquin is also
used. Learn how to do it by Thomas Kinkade.
Sgraffito is an oil painting technique usually practiced to add
movement and texture to an oil painting. This technique involves etching off an
overlying layer of paint usually to reveal an underlying layer usually of a
contrasting color. The etching can be done with any mark making equipment such
as combs and scissors.
Tonking is yet another oil painting technique. Rather than
involve the addition of paint to the surface, tonking involves removal of
unwanted parts of a painting without disturbing the surrounding area. To do
this, you simply place a newspaper on the unwanted area allowing it absorb the
paint.
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