Wayne Crossland

The oil painting has been a classic medium dating back as far as the early 15th century. Their versatility and bold colors make them a great choice for artists looking to get into painting, and there really are only a few “rules” you have to follow in order to learn the basics. Once you understand how the medium works, you’ll be able to use a variety of techniques to make your pieces come to life.

There are a few advanced techniques the oil base allows for, such as blending, and scumbling, which I’ll discuss in more detail later. Oil painting can be very relaxing, and it lends itself to a lot of different styles and techniques. While it may sound complicated at first, you’ll soon find that it’ll become surprisingly simple once you practice a little. It can even be an almost meditative experience if you allow yourself to really get lost in your work. With this “oil painting for beginners” tutorial, you’ll have everything you need from start to finish. [Read more…] about Oil Painting for Beginners − Comprehensive Guide

Any artist will tell you that learning to draw hands is one of the hardest skills to learn. However, with enough practice, it is definitely a skill that you can master with ease. I know that when I was just starting out, hands were a nuisance that was next to impossible. I would try anything to avoid drawing them – but that wasn’t going to make me any better as an artist. It took some force, but the more I drew hands, the easier that it became for me to draw hands.

Like all things, progress won’t be instantaneous. It will take time and effort to perfect drawing hands. Also like all learned skills, it is often easier to take the lessons step by step and slowly expand into more complex hand positions. It’s a saying that’s tired but true: the more that you practice, the better that you will be at drawing hands. I find that the easiest way to start drawing hands is to learn how to draw a fist. [Read more…] about How To Draw A Fist: A Series of Step By Step Guides