Category: Oils
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Discover Daler-Rowney Brushes, Inks, and Georgian Oils
Touching the Lives of Artists Through Every Step of Their Journey Having been part of the art supply business for over 225 years, Daler-Rowney has been with artists every step of the way making quality colors and materials since 1783. Started by brothers Richard and Thomas Rowney in London, Daler-Rowney has always been known for…..
Jerry's -- 28/04/2015
Fat Over Lean For Oil Painting
What is Fat Over Lean For Oil Painting? Want Less Cracking in Your Oil Painting? Many oil painters will advocate “Fat over Lean” painting but not everyone knows exactly what that means. Today, we are going to explore that topic and share some of the best new mediums to improve your oil painting. Fat Over…..
Jerry's -- 07/10/2014
Williamsburg Handmade Oil Colors – A ‘Painter’s Paint’
Each color is ground to enhance the beauty and luminosity specific to that particular pigment. From the very beginning Williamsburg has been known as a ‘painter’s paint.’ The founder of the company, Carl Plansky, was first and foremost a painter by both temperament and training. Everything he made was infused with a painter’s sense of…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 04/09/2014
What is Underpainting in Oil Painting?
Underpainting with Oils: Why You Need to Do It Sometimes when starting a new oil painting, nothing can be more intimidating than a big white blank canvas staring you down. Each paint squeezed out on your palette looking more vibrant, vivid and intimidating. If you’re the type of person who see’s that blank canvas and…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 24/06/2014
Impasto Painting: Exploring the Masters’ Techniques
Which Masters Used Impasto and How You Can Too Impasto painting is a technique used in painting where paint is laid on thickly to give a painting texture and an almost 3D effect. It can be accomplished with paints such as acrylic, oil, or gouache as well as painting knives and of course the right…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 04/03/2014
Oil Painting Tips for Beginners
5 Pro Tips for the Beginning Oil Painter Oil Painting can be quite tricky, especially for beginners. But with the right knowledge and the perfect paint and mediums, oil painting can be an amazing experience and you might find it better than using acrylics. With the right paints and these oil painting tips, you’ll be…..
Jerry's -- 22/02/2014
Why Oil Painters Choose Old Holland Oil Colors
Reviews From Users This year, get ready for more buzz on your favorite art supplies and materials. Today we’re looking at Old Holland Classic Oil Colors because oil painters cant stop raving about it. Old Holland paint is made in the Netherlands. The company, Old Holland Classic Colors, is based in Driebergen, a town in…..
Jerry's -- 02/01/2014
What do I do after I finish my oil painting?
So you’ve finished painting. Now what? You’ve just finished painting your masterpiece. A magnificent oil painting that you want to hang in your living room or even a museum for the rest of your life. All of a sudden, you begin to notice all the dust, dirt and pollution that your masterpiece needs to be…..
Jerry's -- 07/09/2013
Coastal Color: The Paintings of Sandy Nelson
Artist Spotlight – Sandy NelsonCoastal Color: The Paintings of Sandy Nelson Her work is included in over 60 corporate and museum collections including those of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart and George Steinbrenner, owner of the NY Yankees. She was named one of the top 200 artists in 1993 by the Artists’ Magazine and has…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 28/05/2012
Winsor & Newton: The World’s Finest Artists’ Materials
175 years of fine art supplies Chances are, if you’re an artist, you’re familiar with Winsor & Newton , and for good reason! This world-famous company produces some of the finest and most popular art supplies available in the industry: from paints and mediums to canvas, brushes, paper, and everything in between! Winsor & Newton…..
Jerry's -- 26/08/2011
Neutral Grey Palettes Will Change Your Painting Forever
Tonal palettes that will change your painting forever See colors just as they will appear on your canvas! We are so excited here at Jerry’s Artarama that the new line of SoHo True Color Peel Off Neutral Grey Palettes have come into stock! The SoHo “Magic” True Color Peel Off Neutral Grey Palettes not only…..
Jerry's -- 12/08/2011
Why Artists Love To Use LUKAS Paints!
Legendary Quality Paints, High Performance, Great Prices! Many of you are probably already familiar with German-made LUKAS paints: with a history spanning back almost 150 years, LUKAS has consistently produced high quality, artist grade paints of the finest caliber — and has a dedicated following to prove it! If, however, you have never had the…..
Jerry's -- 08/07/2011
Don’t Forget to Protect Your Artwork
You’ve just finished a piece of art and it’s fantastic and you can’t wait to display it or sell it. You haven’t applied a protective coating because you love what you have done and are not sure what a coating will do to your art. So you think you are better off doing nothing. Here’s…..
Jerry's -- 22/06/2010
How to use Krylon® Gallery Series Quick Dry for Oil Paintings
Spray varnishes, fixatives and other art coatings are very easy to apply to your artwork, but before you point and spray, don’t forget to read the directions. Fine art spray coatings can vary a great deal in how they are applied because they can vary dramatically in how they are made and what they do……