Finally got round to using those oil paints left undisturbed in my studio for so long! This is my first WIP in oils, which I started today, and it's also my first ever attempt at using oils, and all I know about them is what I've read or heard.
The subject reference I chose, is of an iconic local landmark and scenic view in the Lake District, recognise it? So far I've spent about 4-5 hours up to this stage, and have been using only a couple of small palette knives. I started this painting with the intention of using only palette knives, as I wanted to experiment with a the texture of oils to define the picture, not sure if I'm there yet, will work on it some more tomorrow.
I'm finding that oils does have a real advantage over acrylics (what I'm used to) but has a few cons as well, namely the only way I can get another colour on top of an area I've already painted is by literally spreading it on top of the existing colour, with the edge of a palette knife, hence the rough textured look.
But I cannot deny that some of the colours, especially in the stream where the pebbles are underwater, are coming up beautifully/ I think I need more time to find what I can do with this fantastic medium, experiment more. I definitely want to finish this painting, hopefully tomorrow.
Watch this space.
