Paint With Oils

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90 minutes

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After 90 min: A richly blended oil painting with depth and luminosity

What you need

oil paintslinseed oilcanvasbrushespalette knife

The 90-Minute Plan

Prepare0–15 min

Thin first layer (imprimatura) with turpentine to establish basic values

Underpainting15–35 min

Block in major shapes and values using diluted paint

Build35–55 min

Layer increasingly opaque paint, developing form and color harmonies

Blend55–75 min

Smooth transitions between colors using blending techniques

Finish75–90 min

Add highlights and fine details with thicker paint for luminosity

Pro Tip

Follow the 'fat over lean' principle—each layer should have slightly more oil than the last

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