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Oil Painting: Tips on Glazing
Author: Robert PittsJun 5
Van Gogh in the City of Light
Author: Robert PittsMay 27
In March of 1886 the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh moved to Paris to study in the studio of Fernand Cormon. Cormon, a former pupil of the famed French academic painter Alexandre Cabanel, was one of the leading history painters of the time. While there, van Gogh lived with his brother Theo, his most ardent supporter.
Less is known about van Gogh's time in Paris than other periods of his life, since he and his brother had no need to correspond during this time. However, it is known that van Gogh frequented the circle of the Australian impressionist painter John Peter ...
Choosing The Right Easel
Author: Robert PittsMay 24
Choosing the right easel is a very important, if not often considered, part of painting. Regardless of how you paint, it is very important to have an easel that is steady and firm. It should hold the canvas without shaking, especially if you paint in a heavy-handed, impasto style. Nothing is more annoying than a poor easel, and while you could pay a lot of money for a really nice easel, there are quality easels available that won't break the bank.
Along with the quality of the easel, you also have to consider the style of the easel. Do you paint ...
How to Paint Like Rembrandt
Author: Robert PittsMay 23
Rembrandt van Rijn was born in Leydn, and later moved to Amsterdam to study in the studio of Peter Lastman. Lastman, who had traveled to Italy and was familiar with the works of Carravagio, likely instilled a love of chiaroscuro in the young Rembrandt. Rembrandt's early paintings, however, were done in the Dutch seventeenth-century style, consisting of thin layers.
With age came the development of Rembrandt's signature style. His use of impasto in the light areas grew heavier and heavier, while his shadows became increasingly transparent. His series of self-portraits document the evolution of his technique, offering an invaluable glimpse at ...
Oil Painting Is Not As Hard As You Think — Really
Author: Robert PittsMay 23
I began drawing as a child, and quickly mastered graphite, charcoal and colored pencil. Eventually, I gave water colors a try and found them to be a relatively easy medium to work with. The same went for Pastels. But what I really wanted to try was oil painting.
For some reason, though, the thought of oil painting intimidated me, despite my prior success with other mediums. I had dipped my toes into the pool a few times, and it only confirmed my fears. It wasn't until I finally dove in that I discovered what a versatile and forgiving medium oil paints ...
Choosing The Right Brushes For Oil Painting
Author: Robert PittsMay 23
Paint brushes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and costs. Determining which one is right for you, and when it is the right one, depends largely on how you want to use it. The main types of brushes are china bristle, soft hair, and synthetic bristle.
China Bristle Brushes
China bristle brushes, also called hog bristle or Chungking bristle, are made from natural pig hair. They are tough, durable brushes, able to stand up to the oil while still cleaning up nicely. They can hold a lot of paint, making them ideal for alla prima painting or impasto.
Soft Hair ...
Creating Realistic Flesh Tones In Your Oil Paintings
Author: Robert PittsMay 23
Creating realistic flesh tones in your oil paintings can often run the gamut from a little difficult to downright maddening. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to rendering human flesh. However, there are a few tricks you can learn to make the job a little easier.
For starters, keep in mind that human skin is composed of reds, yellows, and blues, also known as the primary colors. When you mix these three colors in the right proportions, you get a nice shade of brown. Add some titanium white to bring out the contours and highlights and you are on ...
Featured Author Robert Pitts
I'm an artist and art lover. I also enjoy art history, where a lot of my inspiration comes from. My chosen medium is oils, though I do enjoy drawing in graphite and color pencil from time to time.
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