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OIL PAINTINGS
Different variety of paintings are available in India but oil painting is an art of painting through different kinds of oils by binding oils. The most common use oils used for creating this kind of paintings are linseed oil, walnut oil, and safflower oil. The oils are used in boiled form to create a Shiny look.
ORIGIN
Oil paintings were discovered a long time ago in the 7th century when a large number of artists took use of oils that were extracted from walnuts to beautify ancient homes.
In India, this art was brought by Europeans. During the 18th-century oil painting was introduced. Initially, scenes from Mahabharata and Ramayana were portrayed by an Indian Painter Raja Ravi Varma who is known as the father of Modern Indian Art.
Oil paintings options and methods.
Oil paint is made by makings a proper mixture of paint and oils. Various kinds of color tubes are used which are prepared in advance after then various shades are made available through combining certain quantities to get the desired colors. A thin wooden board is used for making mixtures of colors. Traditionally pigments were plants or minerals based which proved unstable, hence nowadays different oils like linseed may be used to create stable effects.
Different kinds of brushes are used made with a variety of fibers to leave a different impact. The best quality brushes are kolinsky sable which is derived from the Siberian weasel. It is pointed and best suited for outlining the object.
Synthetic brushes are most commonly used these days due to their durability and cost-efficiency. Different kind of brushes is used for giving different effects such as broad, flat, round. All this variety of brushes are used for different effects like a round brush is pointed, flat for broad effects.
A variety of methods are available to buy oil paintings. You can easily make it available at your doorsteps by online methods.
Paintings are expressions or feelings portrayed in a picture. The art of oil painting is undoubtedly an extremely graceful way of expressing the feeling of an artist. The more the artist is in-depth, the more the painting would speak. Few techniques are there which are mandatory to draw an impact leaving painting which are:
Holding the brush correctly, correct pressure on the brush, and variations of pressure during the painting.
Proper mixture and combinations must be used to give the desired effect which should be eye-catching. Usage of perfect brush also makes an excellent impact on the painting which makes our work easily understandable.
The oil paintings are based on different subjects according to the choice of an artist as well as the demanding customer. The main focus while making a painting should be on the correct combination of colors as well as the feelings should be clear in the picture to obtain the deserved value.
The value of the indoor is enhanced through the appropriate decorative material and for this purpose oil paintings are the best options, as they give a royal look to the interior. A home looks fantastic by adding the beauty of paintings especially oil paintings with the expressive touch of an artist.
In a conclusion, we can say the art of oil painting in India is ancient but the new techniques have made it quite accessible to beautify our homes. The elegant and deep appearance of oil paintings spreads a feeling of integral happiness in the surroundings. As it is well said that happy surroundings lead to a happy and healthy life.