Painting Techniques| Oil Paintings :: How to Paint Realistic and more!

To start the lesson follow the steps below:

Read Introduction on Landscape Oil Paintings

Follow Oil Painting Lesson Step 1

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This is a one session oil painting

Oil Painting Materials Needed:

1. A photo to reference for your painting.
2. Canvas panel.
3. Canvas mount or easel.
4. Oil paints, using colors from your photo.
5. Mineral spirits.
6. Brushes

To start the process, lets work on a canvas panel mounted on a board. Then take your photo reference for the oil painting and have it next to your canvas. Read the rest of this entry »

If you live in or near Tamp Florida and you are looking for a place to learn some canvas painting techniques then we highly recommend Painting with a Twist. Painting with a Twist is a fun and relaxing place to take a painting class. There is one in St. Petersburg, Florida and it is a very short drive from Tampa. What makes this painting experience so fun is the concept. Painting with a Twist is not just a serious painting class but a social event where you are welcomed to bring in your favorite beverage.

The concept started in New Orleans, Louisiana. It takes after the culture of food, wine, the arts and a good time! Painting with a Twist does a great job in emulating the New Orleans experience. The owners of Painting with a Twist in St. Petersburg are original from New Orleans. They relocated after Katrine. Read the rest of this entry »