Original oil paintings created by experienced and emerging artists from around the globe. Each piece is beautifully finished with their own identities.
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The oil paintings that are
featured in our selection are creations of varied artists from around the
world. The use of color, texture and tone tell a story written by the creator
that is unique based on their viewpoint of the subject. You may find the same story
told in many different angles. Therefore, the collection is within itself exclusive
in every possible way. Portraits, landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, abstract or
life in its whole that not only connects with your spirit but also affects the
atmosphere it encompasses.
You will notice that the oil
paintings that are included not only vary in outlook but also in inspiration.
As each work of art is created with an attitude that is built and forged
through the culture from whence it resonates. The inspiration is deeply hidden
within the artist himself/herself.
Each artist prefers their own
techniques in handling the medium of oil paints. You may find out more on the
artist themselves whose work you may admire or search for one such that you may
simplify your preference by visiting the artists page, which also enables to
view more of their original oil paintings for sale.
If there is something you are looking for that you cannot really explain, we guarantee you will find it here.
Using oil for art has a long
history. It has been the preferred medium for paintings over the ages and still
proves to be a popular choice for most creators. In past ages oil paints were
made utilizing extract of linseed, poppy seeds, walnuts and other minerals. The
type of minerals used would determine the density of the oil and eventually the
time taken for drying. One of the earliest examples is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona
Lisa. The selection that is available on Aartzy covers a wide array of
creativity spanning from portraits to landscapes, abstract to detail art with
depictions of reality, mythology and spirituality.
Basic techniques of oil painting
begin with a light sketch onto a canvas. This would usually be accompanied by
light brush strokes using charcoal or thinned paint as an outline. Once the
applying of the paint starts the artist would vary the amount of oil used in
each layer of the painting. This varies from artist to artist but is usually
used as a method or controlling drying time. It is generally considered that if
each layer contains less oil the quality and lifespan of the painting will
suffer. Although, at the end of the day the permanence of an oil painting is
based on the type of oil that is utilized in its ingredient that leads to a
strong and stable paint film. Assuredly, the originals that are featured in
this section of Aartzy - oil paintings are of high quality, not just in beauty
and design but also in longevity and quality of texture.
Of course there are many other
ingredients that can be used to compliment the oil such as wax, resins and
varnishes. Utilizing these additions enables the artist to make the art appear
more clearer and sharper. In addition, these methods help to bring a lighter
sheen onto the canvas and give the opportunity for the artist to conceal
brushstrokes by increasing the density of the paint. Thereby, artist form their
own unique methods of expressing and hiding certain segments of the work. This
adds to the creativity and thoughtfulness of the art itself.
Usually a paintbrush is used for
applying the paint onto the canvas, but this too has many deviants as artists
vary in their choice of tools. You will notice in the original oil paintings for sale features on Aartzy, creators have used palette knives and even rags in some occasions.
This is inspired by the artists desire to insert a touch of his or her own
signature to the work of art. Since oil paintings take a longer time to dry as
opposed to other types of art, the artist have the opportunity to make changes
to the color, texture of form of the subjects. This is sometimes done using a
rag to smudge the paint or a shape object to scrape off a layer or color to
create a unique effect on the canvas. Such creativity and uniqueness is
wonderfully showcased with diversity in the original oil paintings featured in
this section of Aartzy.
