How To Oil Paint For Beginners

If you’ve ever been curious about oil painting but felt a little intimidated, you’re in the right place.  I was you not so long ago.   Now here I am presenting my collaboration on how to How to Oil Paint for Beginners  a simple step-by-step guide designed especially for absolute beginners. 

Whether you’re completely new to art or switching over from acrylics or watercolour, this book walks you through everything you need to start painting with oils—without overwhelm.

We begin with the basics: what makes oil painting so special (and why so many artists fall in love with it). I’ll guide you through setting up a simple, comfortable workspace and choosing your materials—brushes, palette, easel, and surfaces—without overcomplicating things.

You’ll learn how to:

• Prepare your canvas with gesso

• Choose a beginner-friendly colour palette

• Master the all-important fat over lean rule

From there, we dive into the fun part—painting. I gently introduce essential oil painting techniques like underpainting, colour mixing, and blending. You’ll explore how to mix beautiful neutrals and earth tones, natural greens, skin tones, skies, atmospheric colours, and rich shadow mixtures.

We’ll also experiment with expressive techniques like scumbling, glazing, palette knife work, and using oil painting mediums to create depth and luminosity.

My goal is simple: to help you feel confident, inspired, and excited to pick up your brushes. Oil painting doesn’t have to feel mysterious or complicated—it can be joyful, meditative, and deeply rewarding.

If you’re ready to begin your oil painting journey and want to take things at your own pace - this guide book will hopefully open up a brand new way of making traditional art. 

This item is for a digital flip book the more economical purchase. 

However if you prefer a hardcopy you can also purchase on Amazon on this link. https://mybook.to/XnAYybN

Whichever option you chose I am always grateful for your review.

Happy Painting friends.