Oil paints

Oil paint is one of the most popular type of paint.
It is a combination of pigment mixed with drying oil as a binder.
The choice of oil will vary depending on
the artist’s needs and the effects desired.
Usually, artists first sketch and apply thin paint
before using oil paints.
Then, artists will apply coats of oil paints to create layers and texture.
Oil paints dry slowly.
Applying separate coats lets the painter to remove colour
or change the form of the artwork.
With oil paints, you can create a wide variety of texture, from opaque to transparent