Now that you know about materials and basic principles, it’s time to have some fun learning about and practicing oil painting techniques. It’s important to understand these techniques and the results they produce. Once you become comfortable with these different painting techniques, it will be easy to choose techniques that will create the desired effects. For example, the fast-paced nature of alla prima painting is well suited to painting en plein air, while glazes are more appropriate for painting a detailed portrait. Keep your supplies handy so that you can actively participate in this chapter.
SMOKE AND SHADOWS
oil on stretched canvas
5" × 7" (13cm × 18cm)