Category: Oils
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Painting with Linseed Oil: What you need to know
In this article with details, information, images and FAQ’s, we will give you a behind the scenes look into the foundation of oil paint, Linseed oil.Written by: Mot Tuman What is Linseed Oil? Created from Flax seeds, Linseed oil defines the features of an oil paint. It works as a binder, holding the pigments together,…..
Jerry's -- 07/06/2024
How Real Oil Paint Was Made
The Legacy of Traditional Oil Paint Making and Why Tusc & Pine Artists’ Oils are True To That History When artists wanted to make paint before the 18th century (1700-), they made their colors or had apprentices make colors by using a stone slab to grind pigment with medium with a muller made of glass,…..
Jerry's -- 04/06/2024
The Newest Breakthrough in Oil Paints for Artists
Tusc & Pine Oil Paints…and It Just Might Be the Best Featured: Tusc & Pine Artists’ Oil ColorsBy: Mot Tuman Join us for this article as we delve into the Tusc and Pine oil paint line created in partnership with Jerry’s Artarama. While it’s not uncommon for new brands of oil paint to pop up…..
Jerry's -- 16/05/2024
Water Mixable Oil Paint vs. Traditional Oil Paint
Which is Right for You? Welcome to the world of oil painting! In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating differences between water-mixable oil paint and traditional oil paint, helping you make an informed choice for your artistic journey. Understanding Water Mixable Oil Paint: Let’s begin by discovering the magic of water-mixable oil paint. These innovative…..
Jerry's -- 18/07/2023
Synthetic vs. Natural Brushes for Oil Painting
Exploring the Differences: Synthetic vs. Natural Brushes for Oil Painting As a painter, you know how important fine art brushes are in achieving the desired effects in your artwork. However, with so many options available in the market, it can be difficult to decide between synthetic and natural hair brushes. In this blog article, we’ll…..
Jerry's -- 02/06/2023
Creating a Lean Underpainting for Your Oil Painting
You all know the rule – Fat over Lean – but how do you start an oil painting abiding by this rule? A lean underpainting is an essential technique in oil painting that involves applying a thin, transparent layer of paint to establish the basic structure and values of your artwork. This initial layer serves…..
Michael Marchetta -- 06/01/2023
The Best Oil Paints & Brands
A Guide To The Best Oil Paints Before we get started discussing and outlining the best oil paints and the best oil paint brands, it is important to understand that every artist has their own unique wants and needs when painting in oils. Oil Paints are a pleasure to paint with and have many benefits…..
Jerry's -- 07/01/2022
How to Varnish Your Oil Paintings
Varnishing Oil Paintings Let’s talk Varnishing! Jerry’s LIVE crew are going to go over everything you need to know when it comes to varnishing your artwork, specifically oil paintings. What are the best practices.. apply the first varnish, dust free area, which brush is best to use. Varnishing Oil Paintings ; Dust and grime can…..
Jerry's -- 18/10/2021
Meet Arizona’s Self-Taught Impressionist Palette Knife Oil Painter
Artist Tessa Nicole Her painting style, techniques and materials Self-taught artist, Tessa Nicole, began painting for the first time in 2015. While it first began as a “new hobby”, she has tirelessly worked her way up to creating full-time and selling her work all around the world working solely with palette knife since January of…..
Jerry's -- 12/08/2020
Create An Oil Pastel Painting: Step By Step & Video
Create An Oil Pastel Painting, Step-By-Step How To Video Featuring: Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels Did you love that feeling of crayons in your hand as a kid? That freedom and feel of smooth application of color in your hand, where tight detail isn’t a thought seems just a lovely memory, right? Well what if you…..
Jerry's -- 13/03/2019
Solvent-Free Oil Painting w/ Water Mixable Oil Paints: Video & Article
Water Mixable Oils: An Introduction to Solvent-Free Oil Painting – Jerry’s LIVE Episode #92 Featuring: LUKAS Berlin Water Mixable Oils! So you’ve always wanted to try oil painting, but you have asthma, a compromised immune system, or other health issues that have kept you from it? The water mixable oils revolution can change all that!…..
Jerry's -- 20/02/2019
How To Thicken Your Oil Paints with Impasto Medium
In this article written by our expert in house artists on Impasto Medium, its uses, benefits and why use it, oil painters will now know hoe to properly thicken oils paints for thinker, impasto style paintings. Lets delve into understanding the medium of impasto, thicken oil paint, its applications, advantages and reasons, for utilizing it…..
Jerry's -- 12/09/2018
Natural Turpentine Alternatives & Healthier Options
A Safer, Natural Alternative to Turpentine The Chelsea Classical Medium, Lavender Spike Oil Essence has a distinctive, sweet lavender scent, and is a safer, natural alternative to Turpentine and does not cause chronic health problems that are often associated with turpentine or odorless petroleum mineral spirits. Non-toxic alternatives to turpentine! Made in the USA from Old…..
Jerry's -- 13/08/2018
Painting a Portrait Painting in Oils
Brian Neher is an award-winning portrait artist who has captured the likenesses of clients of all ages. His work has been shown at the Portrait Institute in Manhattan, N.Y., as well as in American Artist magazine. He has received recognition in the National Portrait Competition as well as the West Coast Society of Portrait…..
Jerry's -- 25/07/2018
Oil Paints Explained for Traditional Oil Painting
Learn more about traditional oil painting and what different oil paint on the market can offer the oil painter from the beginner to the seasoned professional. Jerry’s LIVE Episode 55, VIDEO Details Oil painting came to favor with artists during the 14th century, where it quickly replaced egg tempera as the primary painting medium. Originally…..