/r/oilpainting
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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!
There’s some issues with the proportions, but I’ve decided to not worry about it
I’m very skeptical of this… why would I respond with an email when she can contact me directly in the app?
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
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?
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!
Oil on canvas, 50x40cm.
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
Still in the “ugly phase”, but after an hour in I think I’m starting to get the likeness. What do you think?
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.