Oil Painting Plaza http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com A blog dedicated to painting with oils and oil paintings. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:21:18 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 “Sunlight and Shadows” by Keith Huey http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/sunlight-and-shadows-by-keith-huey http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/sunlight-and-shadows-by-keith-huey#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:21:18 +0000 OilPainting http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/sunlight-and-shadows-by-keith-huey
This is a Trip-tych 20×10, 20×30, 20×10 by Artist Keith Huey and framed by Steven Barnhill of AU Frames , Sugar City ID. Copyright Keith Huey and AU Frames 2010

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Cleaning oil on canvas paintings requires using an emulsion cleaner, a varnish remover and Q-tips to gently remove accumulated dust and dirt. Clean oil on canvas paintings with tips from an artist in this free video on painting. Expert: Lars Eric Robinson Contact: www.aaart-tainment.com Bio: Lars Eric Robinson graduated from Ringling School Of Art & Design where he received his BFA in Illustration in 1994. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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Oil painting of Africa as the sun is going down on textured canvases

]]> http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/african-heat-part-1/feed 6 Latest How To Oil Paint Auctions http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/latest-how-to-oil-paint-auctions-85 http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/latest-how-to-oil-paint-auctions-85#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:21:46 +0000 OilPainting http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/latest-how-to-oil-paint-auctions-85 Hey, check out these auctions:
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How to paint the Still Life, oil painting Video Leffel
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Most oil pastels are a combination of wax, oil and pigment, and the harder oil pastels are usually placed onto paper first. Find out how to use oil pastels, and how to create additional effects through the use of knives and wet brushes with help from an experienced artist in this free video on oil painting. Expert: Lisa Wright & Laura Pace Contact: www.AselArt.com Bio: Lisa Wright and Laura Pace are a part of the staff at Asel Art in Austin, Texas. Filmmaker: Todd Green

]]> http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/oil-painting-techniques-using-oil-pastels/feed 15 Oil Paintings Reproductions on Canvas http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/oil-paintings-reproductions-on-canvas http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/oil-paintings-reproductions-on-canvas#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:46:45 +0000 OilPainting http://www.oilpaintingplaza.com/oil-paintings-reproductions-on-canvas Have you ever watched one of those movies in which the villain has a secret collection of stolen art and other masterpieces? I’ve often watched movies like that wondering what it would be like to own an original piece of art, painted by hand from one of the masters of our time. I can’t help but look at the Mona Lisa or The Last Supper and wonder how they would look in my Dining Room, but the truth is that most of the great works of art are locked inside of a gallery or museum and will only be seen under lamp in large crowds of people. However, what if I told you that there was another way, one that didn’t require you to pull off the ultimate heist and lift a Da Vinci from the Louvre? Thanks to dedicated artists and online storefronts, it is not possible to get legitimate oil paintings reproductions on canvas that are painted not by machine, but by hand. There are a variety of online storefronts that carry these art reproductions by hundreds of famous masters. You can find Starry Night by Van Gogh or the Mona Lisa by Da Vinci. You can find many versions of The Last Supper, including the very strange piece painted by Dali. You can even find paintings created by more obscure artists, such as Degas, Monet, and Raphael. If you aren’t a fan of those artists, then you can always submit a custom painting from a lesser known artist and have it recreated for you. Oil paintings reproductions on canvas can help you create your own art gallery from scratch, without having to spend thousands or hundreds of thousands. You also won’t have to leave your home, as you can buy these reproductions online. This means you won’t have to travel from art show to art show hoping to find a piece that you enjoy. Simply go online, browse through the selection of oil paintings, and buy the ones you want. They’ll be shipped to your door in days! As an art collector, I enjoy visiting galleries and museums from time to time, but I hate the crowds and chaos that ensues. I’d much rather have my own collection that I can study under whatever lighting I prefer. Being that I like to paint my own works from time to time, I try to study the strokes of the masters in order to perfect my technique and learn how to improve my shading methods. Even if you aren’t a painter, you’ll enjoy being around greatness. How inspirational it would be to have the work of Da Vinci over your dining room! The great thing about experimenting with oil paintings reproductions on canvas is that they are inexpensive, often under one hundred dollars. This means you can buy several without breaking the bank. You’ll have your own collection in no time! I’ve purchased several for my home, a few for my office, and have sent others as gifts. Spread the joy of an art masterpiece to your friends and family, it really does make a difference!

Art Revived is the Leader in Affordable Oil Painting Reproductions on Canvas. Painters include Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, and Picasso.

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i continue to demonstrate how i create the illusion of fur with oil painting

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Nautical Ships oil painting Fred Henderson
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Framed Huge Art Hand Landscape Trees oil paintings-hp41
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Art Hand Painted Green Landscape Set Oil Painting-km471
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How to Paint Draw~Harrison~Oil~Acrylic~Watercolor~Book
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How to Paint a Portrait in Oil DVD, Good DVD, Artist No
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