Oil painting techniques can be tricky to master when you're just starting out. Naturally, whenever you're curating a new skill, there's always a learning curve but oil paints are notoriously tricky since they can't be diluted or cleaned with water. Fortunately, with some simple, practical techniques you can make your oil painting journey a little less daunting.
Below we've listed 10 essential oil painting techniques that will help to build your confidence using this tricky medium. You can watch the summary video below to get acquainted, then scroll down to learn more about each handy technique. If you need to update your creative kit, check out our guides to the best oil paints and the best art supplies for painting.
