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Painting A Still-Life with Quang Ho

by OilPainting on Jun.30, 2010, under Oil Painting Techniques


“Arrangement with Amaryllis: Painting the Still Life with Light and Shadow takes viewers through his entire thought process for painting a still-life arrangement: from setup, to lighting, to systematically breaking down the painting as logically as possible from block-in to finish.

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Latest Oil Paintings Auctions

by OilPainting on Jun.30, 2010, under Oil Paintings

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Original Oil Painting Forest Mountain Road Autumn b21
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Art High Quality Framed Oil Paintings Vinyard Tuscani
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Why Create An Oil Painting From A Photo?

by OilPainting on Jun.30, 2010, under Oil Paintings

If you are looking for the perfect gift, the artists at Your Art Now specialize in the creation of oil painting from photo. Your job is simply to send them a photo through e-mail or snail mail, and they will do the rest! Additionally, If you want your oil painting to be customized, your artist will meet your needs free of charge. You pay one price which is locked in based on your painting size, and your artist will develop and tweak the photo until you are completely satisfied with the work.Some of the most beautiful, famous paintings on the planet have been oil-based. Imagine if Leonardo De Vinci had never painted the “Mona Lisa,” or Michelangelo had never produced “The Creation of Adam.” These are just two of many well known examples of oil based paintings which have been studied and critiqued for years. Art can truly have an enormous effect on the lives of many individuals. Now you can have your own masterpiece created at an affordable, low price.So why choose oil painting over another form of art? Oil paintings can bring photographs to life through the use of vibrant, glossy colors. In addition to being enjoyable and artistic, oil paintings can become the topic of some awe-inspiring conversational discussions.The oil painters at Your Art Now have decades of experience, and have received extremely high praise for their work. Oil paintings, which are created with colored pigments and subsequently bound by drying oil, are among the most vibrant and unique types of artwork. Making the decision to have that special photograph oil painted onto a canvas can also make for a wonderful gift for any special occasion. Whether the image is of you, a loved one, a special place, or a pet, these paintings are sure to make a lovely addition to any home or office.Essentially, Your Art Now can create an oil painting from photo using any type of image the client desires. Clients are encouraged to make suggestions as to how the finalized painting should look, including changes in original clothing, colors, and background. Is your original photograph in black and white? Well then you’re in luck! The artists at Your Art Now may be able to bring a little color into your life. Simply request that your photo be turned into a colored portrait, and the art staff will work with you to determine what colors will work best in the portrait. Furthermore, if you are not completely satisfied with the finalized artwork, you will not have to pay a cent. At Your Art Now, the number one goal is to make the client happy. This business stands fully behind both its artists and its clients.One of the best reasons for choosing to create an oil painting from photo is for the purpose of holding onto memories. When you turn your memories into timeless pieces of art, they may just become family heirlooms which are passed down a multitude of family generations and kept within family lineages for hundreds of years. So what are you waiting for? Make your mark today.

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Speed-Painting *Winter Theme* Bob Ross Style

by OilPainting on Jun.29, 2010, under Oil Painting Techniques


SO MY CAMERA DECIDED TO BE STUPID AND SHUT OFF A FEW TIMES. So it cut out some parts…I NEED A NEW CAMERA. Anyway here is a pretty winter theme that i painted useing Oil Paints and Bob Ross Techniques. IM STILL PRACTICING SO I CANT GO AS FAST AS BOB ROSS. He gets it on like the first try. He’s Jesus. But ya, maybe more will come soon! Idk when tho….lol….ENJOY!! :D DD

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Latest Oil Paintings Auctions

by OilPainting on Jun.29, 2010, under Oil Paintings

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Framed Huge Art Deco Hand Great Tree Oil Paintings-p468
US $189.99
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Deep Thought Abstract oil painting bestbid_mall C321
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painting, environmental art, nature,wilderness, meditation, relaxation video

by OilPainting on Jun.29, 2010, under Oil Paintings


A short visual/musical meditation. Relax for a few minutes with the man of the mountains and the gentle soothing natural guitar of Chuck Lange.

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Latest How To Oil Paint Auctions

by OilPainting on Jun.28, 2010, under Oil Painting Techniques

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LEARN HOW TO PAINT REALISM IN OILS, Ebook on CD, NR
US $7.97 (1 Bid)
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The Yellow Rose, oil painting DVD, learn how to paint!
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PatPaints5min

by OilPainting on Jun.28, 2010, under Oil Paintings


Oil paintings from the studio of Pat Kelly in California. Fine art painter Pat Kelly describes her Plein Air painting background. Kelly’s art is represented in galleries for fine oil original paintings. See how Kelly creates her fine art oil paintings in this video.

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The Charm Of Original Oil Paintings

by OilPainting on Jun.28, 2010, under Oil Paintings

Original oil paintings have always been the most popular pieces of art, either displayed in museums for visitors and admirers, or as a decorative piece in our homes. There are many people around the world, who are avid collectors of oil paintings, spending from small amounts of money to entire fortunes in order to obtain the object of their desire, both for personal pleasure and as investment.Most people nowadays consider oil paintings as the most essential art piece for decoration since they can easily set the tone in your space, personalizing it according to your particular style, taste and artistic orientation. Oil, compared to every other painting media, has the ability to add warmth and liveliness in any room: every oil painting, no matter what the subject is, has a very unique way of presenting a reality that is always vivid and descriptive, speaking in a very graphic and life-like way.It is not surprising that most of us have found ourselves at least once in our life staring at an oil painting for some time, since they have the ability to grip the viewer and lead him in their “world”, due to their liveliness. Especially when it comes to original oil paintings, the result is even more captivating, intriguing and charming.Of course, finding an original oil painting can be a very hard task, since these art pieces are copied a lot. Most of us cannot afford buying an original oil painting made by the masters of Art, like Vermeer or Van Gong; however, there are numerous artists around the world who produce impressive and beautiful original pieces of work; looking online can help you choose an original oil painting for your home, office, or simply your collection, among the plethora of less and more known artists and original artwork available.When you hear about antique oil art, probably the first thing that comes to your mind is a marvelous antique oil painting, made by one of the great masters of art of the previous centuries. Not accidentally, since antique oil paintings possess a unique charm and beauty that makes them classic and timeless, capable of captivating our look and imagination at all times.A wonderful original oil painting can become the focal point of your decor, setting a totally personalized tone in your home or office; it can also be the final touch in a special room and space. Antique oil paintings are always in vogue and can be an excellent gift to yourself or others of nonpareil beauty and uniqueness.The timeless fairness and vivacity of antique paintings can make a remarkable difference in any kind of room, as they are a link with the past combined with a diachronic aesthetic interest.There are endless numbers of subjects painted, including landscapes, portraits, scenes from mythology and history, depiction of romantic moments, realistic or imaginary objects and scenes. Almost everything has become a theme in original oil paintings; every piece is a unique representation of that artistic conception and observation.

Al Smitty is a writer who loves to discuss many topics ranging from antique oil paintings to American football. Thanks for reading!

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High Energy Time Lapse Oil Painting created

by OilPainting on Jun.27, 2010, under Oil Painting Techniques


Come inside the inner sanctum of a professional artist’s studio where a masterpiece seascape is created in rare Fine Art Techniques and shown in time lapse for you. Over 3 months work in 6 minutes. Thrilling mad experience and some serious art on YouTube. It is painted in 9 stages. Each of those stages has been carefully edited and made into an exciting DVD available at our website artbytv.com. By way of interest, artist Robert Bosler sometimes paints in over sixty stages, which is quite rare in today’s ‘fast food’ world. Thankfully, these techniques originating from the time of Titian will go on through time for many centuries to come. Available also at the site are Premium Quality DVD products to help you obtain thrilling results for your own painting. Foremost of these is the Fine Art Techniques DVD, which gives you the tools you’ll need to create masterpiece paintings. We hope you enjoy our time lapse film of this painting, and look forward to having you as satisfied painters through our products at artbytv.com. Distributors welcome.

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