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r/Oilpainting it's a place to share your OWN paintings, we don't care if you are new or professional, all art are welcome.

we only allow real oilpaints, not digital or AI generated, both will get you banned.

For all oil paintings, tips, photos, everything about oils.


Useful Subreddits:


to identify paints:

/r/WhatIsThisPainting


Follow the rules or your post will be deleted and you could be banned

Link to full rules

Shortlist Rules

  • Only pictures of oil paintings made by you.

  • Pictures of persons (others than reference) aren't allowed, this include the painter.

  • Mark NSFW if apply sorry, this it's a Reddit rule

  • We allow pictures of paints from famous painters to discuss about their style.

  • Video post aren't allowed, only as reply to a tutorial video from a well known youtuber, btw: all videos are manually approved.

  • Don't post your social media links or handles

  • Don't post links to external sites.

Do you have any question?, please write us via modmail


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/r/oilpainting

920,394 Subscribers

8

Morning Cafe, My oil painting 24x30 cm

1 Comment
2024/04/02
20:02 UTC

9

Latest oil paintings in progress

2 Comments
2024/04/02
19:35 UTC

2

Recent plein-air, La Major, Marseille, France

0 Comments
2024/04/02
18:35 UTC

19

9x12" bust study

0 Comments
2024/04/02
18:25 UTC

2

Who's the artist?

I am currently doing an art project, and we are to analyze some images that inspired our current paintings visually that we are working on. Well, I love this painting, but I cannot find who the artist is other than some religious website using it, but there is no reference. I have also don't a reverse Google image. Although my teacher said I could reference the websites as unknown artists, I want to see if you could help. I know it's a Jewish oil painting when the people go to Mount Sinai.

Thanks!

1 Comment
2024/04/02
18:01 UTC

43

My master study of John William Godward's

1 Comment
2024/04/02
17:54 UTC

37

I painted this in one session

There’s some issues with the proportions, but I’ve decided to not worry about it

3 Comments
2024/04/02
17:45 UTC

1

Scam? Or is this legit

I’m very skeptical of this… why would I respond with an email when she can contact me directly in the app?

7 Comments
2024/04/02
17:18 UTC

9

Portrait of Friend

0 Comments
2024/04/02
16:45 UTC

14

Ember, Bacriswell2, oil, 2024

0 Comments
2024/04/02
16:23 UTC

24

Where's my Canadian friends? ☺️

6 Comments
2024/04/02
16:19 UTC

93

I finally decided to stop after 10 days

I stopped after working on it for days because I was scared whether it's complete or not. I feel satisfied and unsatisfied so it's better to stop than continue and ruin it to point where it's hard to recover

6 Comments
2024/04/02
15:19 UTC

2

Painting on primed wood panel without brush marks?

I've been painting on sanded and primed wood panels but struggling to get a very smooth surface when applying paint. How do I get a smooth surface that doesn't show very fine brush marks?

10 Comments
2024/04/02
15:00 UTC

44

8x8 canvas panel Beach

2 Comments
2024/04/02
14:50 UTC

1

How should I mount wallpaper to use as a canvas?

I have a roll of vintage wallpaper that is quite heavy and has almost a vinyl-like finish. The print on it is perfect for a painting I’d like to make (integrating the painting itself into the print), so I’d like to mount a small/medium cut of it on something like Masonite or stretched canvas, followed by a couple coats of clear gesso before painting.

What would be the best way to go about doing this? I’ve mounted fabric before and just treated it like canvas, stapling it over a frame. However, the wallpaper obviously doesn’t stretch. Should I use adhesive and stick it to Masonite? Still treat it like fabric/canvas and wrap/staple it over a frame?

TIA for any help!

2 Comments
2024/04/02
14:44 UTC

31

Under the Bridge, 10x10 oil on linen

0 Comments
2024/04/02
13:56 UTC

12

Dreamy roses done with oils :)

0 Comments
2024/04/02
13:45 UTC

34

No Worries, 2024

0 Comments
2024/04/02
13:27 UTC

12

Sunset, oil on canvas, by me. Feedback is welcome!

0 Comments
2024/04/02
12:00 UTC

8

Territory, Oil on canvas, 24”x36”

0 Comments
2024/04/02
11:26 UTC

18

My first try at oil painting. Critique appreciated

1 Comment
2024/04/02
09:18 UTC

223

Kitchen series 2/4.

Oil on canvas, 50x40cm.

5 Comments
2024/04/02
09:06 UTC

1

Mediums non toxics?

Suggestions for mediums that do not give headaches

Hello everyone, I hope you are well

I have been painting with oil for many years but lately they have been giving me very bad headaches.

Could you recommend mediums or oils that are not toxic?

I am also considering starting to use water-based oils, are these healthier?

I would greatly appreciate your help. Thank you

4 Comments
2024/04/02
08:38 UTC

227

What do you think so far?

Still in the “ugly phase”, but after an hour in I think I’m starting to get the likeness. What do you think?

36 Comments
2024/04/02
07:53 UTC

39

Something a bit different.

1 Comment
2024/04/02
06:45 UTC

32

4 hour challenge 24X24

7 Comments
2024/04/02
06:39 UTC

3

Oil for beginner

Hello, i would like to know if there is a good brand for beginner, im used to take winsor & newton for markers but the price for the oil is expensive, can you guide me to a friendly beginner brand and what should i know / take to use oil paint ? (Specific brush or things like that)

Thanks.

11 Comments
2024/04/02
06:12 UTC

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