Jennifer Elrod received a Bachelor of Science in education and minor in Spanish from Tennessee Technological University. She is knowledgeable in many fields such as; literature, history, cooking, parenting and travel. She enjoys writing and has over 10 years of experience, since 1998, as a writer for various projects. She has been published in "Ehow" and "Muse" magazine.
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Oil PaintingSUPPLIES
- Canvas board
- Paints
- Paint thinner
- Paint brushes
- Object(s) to paint with light source
Overview
Painting is a timeless craft. For centuries, people have painted on a variety of mediums and used many types of paint to portray a thought, a person, a landscape or an object. If you would like to try your hand at this craft, gather the materials, find a quiet location and start painting.
Step 1
In gentle sweeping motions, first draw out the picture you wish to create. To do this, thin down your oil paint using paint thinner, and use your paintbrushes to draw out the outlines of your picture. Use only the basic forms, or shapes, to create all subjects on your canvas. These forms are the cone, the sphere, the cube, the cylinder and the doughnut-shaped circle. Any form can be created using these basic forms.
Step 2
Start with one object in on the canvas. Use white to highlight the parts that would be lit up if natural light were to shine on the object. To make this easier, you could always start by painting an object or model with a light source hitting it. That way, you do not have to guess where the light would fall on the object.
Step 3
Start applying color to the object by first applying a lighter shade of the color on the areas around the highlighted parts. Then, add a darker shade of the same color to the parts furthest away from the highlighted areas.
Step 4
Blend the colors on the object together using a flat brush. Move slowly across the object, almost as if you were polishing it.
Step 5
Continue to paint the other objects in this manner. Keep in mind that the further away an object is, the less bright the color.
TIPS AND WARNINGS
- TIP : Use high quality brushes, like sable.
When painting a landscape, start drawing the objects furthest away.
Purchase proper brush and paint cleaner for your paints.
- WARNING : Paint in an open or ventilated area, because the fumes can get strong.
