A Painting surface or support is the surface on which paint is applied and it depends on the kind of painting media (i: e paint) you have chosen to use. There are different types of painting surfaces or supports that can be used for painting e: g canvas, hard board, paper or even a wall.
Read MoreLearning to paint is a richly rewarding and versatile skill which once mastered, can be a source of endless pleasure and satisfaction. Everyone is a born artist. The art of painting is not reserved only for those who have been taught. It is for those who are determined to paint.
Read MoreIt is always interesting seeing how a painting affects people and how people react to it. In the last few months I have taken it to Sherborne, Christchurch and Winchester where the interest it generates has only but intensified.
Read MoreUsing Oil paints can be quite daunting thus you need some tips to guide you. I have compiled some tips here which have helped me which I hope would help you too.
Read MoreOil paint is known as the medium of the masters and is the supreme painting media. Once you have tried oil paints with their individual textures and exquisite colors, even though you might stray into other media you are still likely to come back to oil paints again and again. Here are a few techniques that can be applied when using Oil paint.
Read MorePainting Palettes are made from different materials and there also some materials which are inexpensive and can be used as a palette including wood, wall tiles, glass, ceramic and paper plates.
Read MoreOver the years I have used several places/spaces as a painting studio. I started off by using the corner of the room I shared with my twin sister in the late 90’s. I had just discovered Oil paints and I was painting like crazy. I have used the top of the kitchen table, the dining table and a garage. The places used could change but the art stays the same because the artist does not change.
Read MoreA collection of oil portraits done by Nkolika Anyabolu
Read MorePainting is a very rewarding and versatile skill which can be mastered by anyone who’s determined to paint. I am in no way an expert in the field of fine art. As a medic I appreciate that I am a big stranger in this field but yet again I believe art is medicine and medicine is art. Still waiting for someone who can prove me wrong on that!
I have a passion for the arts and painting in particular. This has been the main motivating force in my life as an artist and painter. I have discovered that the more I paint, the better I get; and I know this can apply to anyone else.
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