oljemaling
Oljemaling is a painting medium that uses pigments suspended in a drying oil, typically linseed oil. It is known for its slow drying time, which allows artists to blend colors seamlessly and create subtle gradations. This extended working time also permits artists to make revisions or corrections over a longer period. The viscosity of oil paints can be varied by thinning them with solvents like turpentine or mineral spirits, or by adding mediums composed of oils and resins.
The drying process of oil paint is a chemical reaction called oxidation, where the oil reacts with
Historically, oil painting has been a dominant medium in Western art since the Renaissance. Its ability to