This tutorial aims to demystify the world of oil painting, proving that it's not as intimidating as it may seem. You'll be creating a small yet charming painting featuring a single daisy, using genuine oil paints and a real palette knife.
The primary goal is to take that initial step into impasto painting, acquainting yourself with the palette knife and the materials while enjoying the process. Even though we're working on a small scale, the experience will provide the confidence to venture into more complex subjects using this technique.
These paintings aren't meant to be serious artworks but rather a means to connect with the materials and the palette knife. Consider them as stepping stones, and once you feel comfortable, we can progress to another painting featuring a daisy meadow.
For this tutorial, you'll need the following materials:
Oil paints (Van Gogh, Cobra, or another brand of your choice):
Titanium white
Ultramarine
Cadmium Yellow/Azo yellow
Burnt Umber
Olive green/Viridian green
Azo red medium
Palette: I recommend a tear-off palette for its convenience.
Palette knife: Opt for a soft one; you can test it on a canvas, and it should bend. A curved shape is versatile and highly useful.
Small canvas, oil paper, or panel (8 x 8 inches, 20 x 20 cm)
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Hello everyone! I'm Julia, an artist and architect. I followed the typical path, studying at the institute and working as an architect in my field.
Like many architects, I'm also a creative soul. At a certain point, I discovered that painting is my true calling. I've mastered the art of painting with a palette knife, a modern and trendy technique.
People appreciate my work; I create both large and small oil paintings, capturing scenes from photos and the outdoors. Nature and cities are my main sources of inspiration. The oil impasto technique opens up a world where you can express the depths of your heart.
I share my creations worldwide through the Etsy website. You can find the link to my shop in my profile.
Recently, I've started sharing my expertise through master classes on the Udemy website. I offer free lessons in Russian, and there are also some free English lessons.
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