What is an Oil Painting?

Oil painters have several options today in using oil as a painting medium.  Oil paints that need turpentine to clean up have been the traditional way to paint.  Recently, oil paints that clean up with water have been on the market and they have made it possible for many to paint that could not because of allergies to turpentine and paint thinner.  For teaching purposes, Denice has turned to the water miscible paints - although for her personal work, she still finds using the traditional oils her favorite.  She uses stretched canvas for most of her work, but surfaces such as paper, board or wood can be used. Her paintings are finished with varnish to assure preservation and can easily be wiped clean with a damp cloth.  Oil paintings are usually framed.  However, a recent favorite of Denice's is using deep museum canvas.  The image continues around the edge of the piece, eliminating the need for a frame. 

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