Welcome to my blog dedicated to helping oil painting beginners find inspiration and guidance through carefully curated reference images. As an experienced artist and teacher, I share my own original works, including plein air paintings created with students and studio pieces based on photographs. These thick-paint, impressionistic landscape paintings serve as excellent study materials for aspiring artists.
For oil painting beginners, ideal reference images should focus on:
1. Composition: Clear focal points, balanced arrangements, and interesting perspectives that guide the eye through the painting.
2. Subject Matter: Accessible landscapes featuring a variety of elements such as trees, water, buildings, and skies.
3. Color: Harmonious color schemes with a mix of warm and cool tones, showcasing how light affects different surfaces.
4. Style: Impressionistic approach emphasizing loose brushwork, vibrant colors, and capturing the essence of a scene rather than minute details.
These reference images will help you develop your skills in color mixing, brushwork techniques, and understanding how to simplify complex scenes into compelling paintings.
