The information you will learn covers the secrets of oil painting techniques. Here are just some of the most important ones…
Starting your painting.
You will never have to again ask, "How do I start a painting?" How to transfer your drawing onto your painting surface and other procedures.
About proper preparation. Properly preparing your canvas or panel so it will help you to paint better, and help you with your oil painting techniques. This includes one thing you must do or you will never paint with the ease the old masters did.
When to stop painting and let the paint dry before you continue.
Learn why painting is harder than drawing and why so many people have such a devil of a time painting well when they can draw well.
Why medium is so important.
The difference in acrylic primed and oil primed canvases and how to apply gesso to your raw canvas or panel.
What is the difference between "new " painting like the impressionists and the "old" painters commonly known as the old masters.
Lighting your subject - Why 1 source of light? How it makes it easier!
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