So much is written about painting techniques for artists but if you are looking for practical answers to your burning questions about oil painting techniques then you may not be able to find the right answers.
This painting techniques section has information and step by step projects. Offering a cross section of different painting techniques, methods and skills.
There are rules, but then no rules, as applied to painting - The best way to look at any form of advice regarding artist's painting techniques is to start by learning from the experience of the many great painters of the past and to retrieve some of these techniques while using modern mediums.
If you have seen an effect on an oil painting and do not know how to achieve it - the answer may be that you need to build up more skill - to learn more about the mediums that can be used in order to achieve your required effect.
Our painting techniques page is intended for your guidance and as a sharing device - We have years of experience that we are happy to share and are always pleased to hear about new and innovative painting materials and mediums.
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Successors and Descendants
A large atmospheric Dungeness beach painting by
Paddy Hamilton
Now Showing - At Dungeness Open Studios, UK
Battlefield Dungeness
A large dramatic Dungeness beach painting
In the Night
A moody, emblematic night painting - at Dungeness.
'New Pocket Paintings'
Affordable paintings that fit in your pocket...
Commission a Pocket painting to mark an occasion, celebrate a passion, a favourite view or pastime or an object of your desire.
Contender for Best Tractor on the beach An attractive working companion to The Mighty Wearn
A beautiful hard working vehicle captured in the early morning light.
Now Showing - At Dungeness Open Studios, UK
Twister - Dungeness (east)
Lino cut Print 3
dimensions - 20cm x 25cm
Ghost Ship
A large atmospheric painting in the current series of paintings celebrating the working environment of Dungeness beach.
Mighty Wearn
Medium sized painting - Oil/beeswax on linen
The Base
Playhouse structure
A colourful mid size painting.