Oil Painting Kit

Art is one of the best activities to escape from the mundane, a way to dedicate time to yourself. And within the fascinating world of art, one of the most popular is painting. That's why we'll tell you everything you need to know to get started and how Panafargo's oil painting kit can help you.

When to start painting?

At Panafargo, we always recommend starting in the art world from childhood because it is a great support for life. It allows energy and creativity to be focused from the beginning, but that doesn't mean it's too late for adults. Regardless of your age, practicing some type of art - especially painting - will help you free yourself from worries, improve your creativity, and discover a part of yourself that you may not know.

What is oil painting?

Well, you know you want to start painting and let all your creativity flow, but have you thought about what technique you want to practice? Oil painting is a very old painting technique in which pigments are mixed with an oil base; this makes the colors ready to start painting.

Oil painting became very popular at the end of the 15th century because it allows for slower drying of the paint, preserves colors much better, and allows for easy corrections while it is still fresh. A curious fact about this technique is that there was a time when each artist secretly prepared their oil base, thus achieving different colors and textures. Currently, the most used for its ease of mixing is linseed oil.

What should an oil painting kit contain?

If you want to follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo, Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and many other great artists who have painted in oil, you need a quality kit. If you have been oil painting for some time, you may know what art products you need for your works. But if you are just starting, here is a small list of supplies that you cannot miss.

• • Oil pigments: You will need some initial colors to get started. At Panafargo, we recommend at least one shade of blue, one green, one yellow, and one red. Basic colors that you can mix for your first works; over time, you will find the colors that best suit your needs.

• • Canvas: The canvas is the surface on which you will paint, and its size depends on what you are going to create. The frames of our canvases are made of Canadian pine, and the fabric is cotton with three layers of gesso to ensure the best strokes.

• • Easel: This is the wooden frame that holds the canvas and comes in different sizes to fit your technique and the size of your artwork.

• • Brushes, paintbrushes, and spatulas: These are your best allies to make your ideas a reality. Brushes allow you to make precise strokes, paintbrushes are for larger areas, and spatulas will help you correct lines and mix various pigments on the canvas.

• • Palette: An instrument that helps you keep your colors at hand and mix what you need to achieve the desired shade. This way, you won't have to step away from your work during moments of greatest inspiration.

• • Additional products: You cannot leave out of your oil painting kit the necessary compounds to clean your brushes and ensure your artwork lasts over time. That's why varnish is essential for painting finishes; turpentine for cleaning your tools, and linseed oil for mixing your pigments.

With these elements, you have what you need to get started. Remember that if you are looking for where to buy oil painting supplies, Panafargo stationery is your great ally on your artistic journey. So don't think twice, today is a good day to start practicing what you love so much. Start small and grow as you can dedicate more time. It's never too late for art.

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