In this lesson, you will learn about oil paint, a timeless medium that is widely used by professional fine artists. Instructor Sheldon Borenstein helps you understand the unique characteristics of different pigments in oil paint. He, then, shows you the essential approach to this medium.

This lesson belongs to the course Introduction to Materials. In this 8-week course, Sheldon Borenstein shares his experience as a professional artist to help you better understand the uses of major drawing and painting media. He gives demonstrations on the same subjects, using different mediums like graphite, charcoal, markers, and many more, in order to compare and contrast their characteristics. After completing the course, you will have a general understanding of the most popular art mediums.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.