Oil paints are a favorite painting medium for a variety of reasons. They help create a more realistic painting, and it is possible to include impressive color and lighting effects. Here are some of the more enjoyable benefits of using oil paints:
Easy to work
Oil paints are one of the simplest mediums for an artist to use. Other more difficult mediums include pastels and watercolors. Due to the ease of use, many artists just starting out will use this type of paint. It does not run or move when applied to canvas, which means that a very accurate painting can be completed. In addition, there is the option to make corrections to the work on the canvas. Paint is easily removed by scraping it off with a knife or similar tool. This will leave a blank canvas area that can be repainted as desired.
Flexible application
Oil paints offer complete flexibility and can be applied using a variety of techniques, from thick and thick to fine and thinned with turpentine. This type of paint facilitates the creation of a full range of hues and tonal transitions, as well as a greater richness in the color scheme. Also, there are not likely to be many color changes once the paint is dry, which means that it is possible to create transparent and opaque effects, while glossy and flat finishes are also an option.
Dries slowly
They dry slowly so that artists have the opportunity to work with the paint for much longer. This makes it easier to complete a painting over a long period of time and increases the ability to mix and coat. In fact, it is possible to leave oil paintings outside for a few days without having to worry about the paint drying out.
Mixes well
One of the main advantages of oil paints is the ability to easily blend into the surrounding paint. This allows you to create distinctive features in an image, such as unique brush strokes. However, this is only an option when using the correct type of canvas.
Is there something negative?
Beyond the many benefits of oil paints, the only real drawback is the fact that the paint will stay wet for a long period of time. Wet paint is easy to damage, especially if the paint is touched or tipped over before it dries completely.
