Oil Painting

Oil glazing is the secret behind the luminous, jewel-like color in Old Master paintings. Here is how to use transparent color layers to achieve depth and richness impossible any other way.

Water reflections look complex but follow simple, repeatable rules. Master these principles and you can paint convincing water in any medium and any setting.

Oil painting has a reputation for being complicated and messy. The reality is simpler than you think. Here is a complete, honest beginner’s guide to getting started with oils.