öljymaalaukselle
Öljymaalaukselle is a Finnish term referring to oil painting. It is a painting technique using pigments suspended in a drying oil. The most common drying oils used are linseed oil, poppy seed oil, safflower oil, and walnut oil. Oil paints are known for their slow drying time, which allows artists to blend colors smoothly and create subtle gradations. This characteristic also enables artists to work on a painting over extended periods, making adjustments and refinements.
The history of oil painting is extensive, with its origins tracing back to ancient times, though its
Oil paints offer a wide range of effects. Artists can achieve thick, impasto textures by applying paint
The materials used in oil painting include pigments, the drying oil binder, solvents for thinning and cleaning,