Oil paintings are a superior technique of painting that requires hard work and patience. Though there are other kinds of paintings such as water color, sketch and charcoal works, oil painting stands apart from the rest because it looks very real and is extremely durable. In case of an oil painting the artist will paint on canvas which is stiff and durable. The base is oil as the name signifies and this helps the painting to have a unique feel and look. The best mediums for oil painting are linseed or walnut oil. The canvas has to be prepared before the artist can start painting on it. It is fitted on the drawing board with clamps and then stretched lightly. The paint and oil are left to blend well before use. The most popular oil paintings are none other than Van Gogh paintings because of the fact that these works of art are superior masterpieces. After the completion of painting a clear varnish coat is applied. This process is called varnishing.
It can be time consuming and expensive to create a good oil painting. These can look great for decoration purpose and can last a lifetime when done with care and patience.
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