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Oil painting
The art or practice of painting using oil-based paint.
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pigment
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
Pigment is the substance or powder that makes up the color of a paint. Pigments are either organic (carbon based) or inorganic (mineral based).
refined linseed oil
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
Refined Linseed Oil is made from the seeds of the flax plant. It adds gloss and transparency to paints and is available in several forms. It dries very thoroughly, making it ideal for underpainting ...
turpentine
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
Turpentine (spirits) is the traditional solvent or thinner for a drying oil (such as Linseed oil) distilled from the resin from certain trees, e.g the European larch, white fir, and American longleaf ...
varnish
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
Varnish is a final layer that can be applied over a finished painting. A varnish protects a painting from environmental dirt and dust and is removable for cleaning and conservation purposes.
alkyd paints
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
These paints are commonly known as fast drying oil colour and can be handy if you work quick, or have a tight deadline for a client.
binder
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
The substance mixed with the dry pigment which holds together (binds) the pigment colour and helps the paint to stick to the support.
brushwork
Arts & crafts; Oil painting
This describes the characteristic way that each artists paints. It is like your personal signature to your painting.
