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Stem in Black #1 (Abstract painting)
By Robert Baribeau
Located in London, GB
Stem in Black #1 (Abstract painting)
Charcoal & Oil stick on paper - Unframed.
Baribeau
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
The Two Lovers, Painting, Acrylic on Wood Panel
By Elisa Costa
Located in Yardley, PA
used acrylic, oil stick, paper on wood. :: Painting :: Abstract :: This piece comes with an official
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Untitled
By Lucio Pozzi
Located in New York, NY
Untitled is an oil stick and graphite painting on paper by Italian-born multidisciplinary artist
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil, Graphite
They found the pike but it wasn’t alone
By Dorothy Fitzgerald
Located in Buffalo, NY
An original oil, oil stick and charcoal diptych painting on canvas by Contemporary female artist
Category
2010s Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$10,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Jane Dickson Aquatint Etching Reveler Tooting Her Own Horn NYC Feminist Artist
By Jane Dickson
Located in Surfside, FL
has been exhibiting her oil stick painting, watercolor drawing, and prints in museums and galleries
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
FAE Musée d
Art Contemporain (Sans titre) Poster /// Jean-Michel Basquiat Street
By Jean-Michel Basquiat
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
1982, 72" x 84.25", acrylic and oil stick on canvas painting which is untitled. Poster designed by
Category
1990s Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Black Eggs, March 14, 1988
By Donald Sultan
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Oil Stick painting on woven paper
Unique
Signed in Pencil, Top Left
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled
By Luc Waring
Located in London, GB
artwork portrays today.
This piece is an oil paint and oil stick painting from his show Registered
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$4,798
The Japanese Garden, abstract, on paper, oil stick, graphite
Located in Petaluma, CA
graphite, oil stick as the materials. Archival paper is used. It is unframed. Note that the artist's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Oil, Archival Paper, Graphite
Untitled - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Yellow, White, Original Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Body Repetition - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Pink, Pastel Colours
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Untitled - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Yellow, Blue, Original Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Untitled - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Red, White, Original Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Tierra - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Red, White, Original Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Untitled - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Pink, White, Original Art
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Cielo - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Blue, Pastel Colours, White
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Night Repetition - Oil Stick on Wood, Fine Art Painting, Dark Blue, Dark Colours
Located in Barcelona, ES
Maria Yelletisch’s work transforms the aesthetic order of the places she inhabits, the experiences she arouses and the memories she craves to show alternative models of the configura...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Wood Panel
Stick Bearer - contemporary, abstract, figurative painting by Tahnee Lonsdale
By Tahnee Lonsdale
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas
Tahnee Lonsdale’s paintings represent the newest direction in semi-abstract painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Stick It - There
s a Pill for That graffiti painting
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
expressionistic brushstrokes.
For Lage, the painting process is an alliance of language and image. The narrative
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Graphite, Ink, Linen, Oil
doors and drawers stick
Located in Toronto, CA
ANDREW RUCKLIDGE
doors and drawers stick
2023
encaustic and oil on panel
52 x 60 inches (132 x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Encaustic, Oil, Panel
Stick It - Not Enough to be In Love Graffiti inspired painting
By Janet Lage
Located in Westport, CT
expressionistic brushstrokes.
For Lage, the painting process is an alliance of language and image. The narrative
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Graphite
THE HONEY POT original canvas acrylic paint oil pastel signed by the artist
Located in London, GB
includes acrylics, charcoal with fixative, oils, oil stick, oil pastel.
All paintings will be varnished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Charcoal, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
Addendum
By Michael Rouillard
Located in Santa Fe, NM
The works in this series are constructed of thin aluminum panels painted
with oil or oil stick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Stories No. 2
By Susan Grissom
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Mixed Media Painting
Gouache,oil stick on archival paper.
Two paintings on paper
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Afternoon Table
By Jerry Mischak
Located in New York, NY
Oil stick, oil painting, foam pencil, marker
"Smile the Gentleman"
Located in New York, NY
Carboard, oil stick, oil paint, painting.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Mixed Media
Materials
Oil Crayon, Mixed Media, Oil
Pink Stories No. 1
By Susan Grissom
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Mixed Media Painting
Gouache, oil stick, pastel pencil on archival paper,
two paintings on
Category
2010s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Italian Prayer, oil stick and acrylic on canvas, 2017
By Adam Handler
Located in New York, NY
painted with layers of acrylic and oil stick, lending a beautifully worked textural quality to the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic
Off the Record / Simon
Garfunkel
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dimensions : 20" x 21"
Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record album art
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Andy Warhol / Velvet Underground
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Andy Warhol / Velvet Underground
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on board
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record / The Beatles / Sgt. Peppers
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
: 2017
Dimensions : 20" x 21"
Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record / INXS / By My Side
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dimensions : 11″ x 11″
Description : Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Radiohead / Knives Out
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Radiohead / Knives Out
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on board
Date : 6
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Sex Pistols / Never Mind The Bollocks
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Sex Pistols / Never Mind The Bollocks
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Led Zeppelin / Black Dog
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Led Zeppelin / Black Dog
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on board
Date
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Off the Record / The Doors / Touch Me
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dimensions : 11″ x 11″
Description : Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Pearl Jam / Lightning Bolt
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Pearl Jam / Lightning Bolt
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on glass
Date
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glass, Gouache
Off the Record / The Police / Synchronicity
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / The Police / Synchronicity
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on glass
Date
Category
2010s Street Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glass, Gouache
Off the Record / Beastie Boys / License To Ill
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Beastie Boys / License To Ill
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on glass
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Glass, Gouache
Off the Record / David Bowie / Fame
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dimensions : 11″ x 11″
Description : Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Johnny Cash / I Walk The Line
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Title : Off the Record / Johnny Cash / I Walk The Line
Materials : Gouache & oil stick on board
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Off the Record / Simon
Garfunkel
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record album art. The series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Off the Record Series / Pearl Jam / Yield
By Kerry Smith
Located in Kansas City, MO
Off The Record is a series of Gouache and oil stick paintings of record album art. The series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Gouache, Board
Wading in Blue, Diptych, Painting, Abstract, Blue, White, Acrylic, Oil Stick
Located in Riverdale, NY
Australian artist, Jill Morton. It is 40x60 (each panel is 40 x 30), acrylic and oil stick on canvas. It is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Acrylic
The Carrot and The Stick, Contemporary Figurative Artwork, Original Oil Painting
By Sam Hewitt
Located in Deddington, GB
might be going and what they might be thinking about as there is detail to each work. The painting is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen
Original Modernist Oil Stick Pigment Painting by Aaron Fink, Cherry. Pop Art
By Aaron Fink
Located in Surfside, FL
American Academy in Rome, Prix de Rome – Alternate in Painting, 1979
Yale University, Ford Foundation
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil Pastel, Pigment
Nettarina, oil pastel and oil stick on Arches paper, abstract fruit portrait
By Daisy Craddock
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from life, Craddock considers her diptychs to be literal depictions of her fruit and vegetable subjects: skin on the left side, and flesh on the right. When seen from a distanc...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Uva, 2022, oil pastel and oil stick on Arches paper, abstract fruit portrait
By Daisy Craddock
Located in New York, NY
reveals a complex interplay of dense layers of oil pastel built to a luxuriously textured surface. The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Crimson Gold, Oil pastel and oil stick on paper, abstract pastel fruit portrait
By Daisy Craddock
Located in New York, NY
Drawn from life, Craddock considers her diptychs to be literal depictions of her fruit and vegetable subjects: skin on the left side, and flesh on the right. When seen from a distanc...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Ragvaal, acrylic, oil stick, work on paper, signed by the artist
By Bai (Carl Karni-Bain)
Located in New york, NY
Portrait of Ragvaal, 2017, painted with acrylic and oil pastel, is a work on paper by Carl Karni
Category
2010s Outsider Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil Pastel, Paper, Oil Crayon
Stick Em Up
By Tracy Stuckey
Located in Bozeman, MT
Tracy Stuckey received his BFA in painting from Florida State University and his MFA from the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No More Talking by Colleen Leach, Large Abstract on canvas, oil stick
Located in Atlanta, GA
dynamic interplay of thick oil stick applications, creating a multitude of vertical marks that exude
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Finally Starting to Like Green, Original Abstract, Acrylic
Oil Stick on Canvas
By Connor Hughes
Located in Chicago, IL
subconscious.
Connor Hughes
Finally Starting to Like Green
acrylic, oil stick on canvas
24h x 36w in
60.96h x
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Earthy Mama by Colleen Leach, Large Framed Abstract on canvas, oil stick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colleen Leach is a self taught artist. She believes that art evokes the human spirit. Heavily influenced by music, Colleen's work explores the relationship of playful bold linear wo...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
She Likes to Dance by Colleen Leach, Large Abstract on canvas, oil stick
Located in Atlanta, GA
Experience the joyful energy of "She Likes to Dance," an oil on canvas painting by the talented
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Les Fagotteuses
(The stick collectors)
By Georges-Marie-Julien Girardot
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Georges-Marie-Julien Girardot (French, 1856-1914)
Les Fagotteuses (The stick collectors)
Oil on
Category
Late 19th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daisy Craddock, Cantaloupe 1st, Abstract oil stick and oil pastel on paper, 2018
By Daisy Craddock
Located in New York, NY
Daisy Craddock's oil stick and oil pastel on Arches paper diptych, Cantaloupe 1st, 2018, treads the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
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You are likely to find exactly the oil stick painting you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 15 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for an oil stick painting may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add an oil stick painting to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of beige, brown, gray, blue and more. Creating an oil stick painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Ceravolo, Christophe, Jaqueline Jandrell, David Kimball Anderson and Nan Hass Feldman are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, crayon and oil crayon, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years. A large oil stick painting can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller oil stick painting, measuring 8 high and 10 wide, may better suit your needs.
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An oil stick painting can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $3,700, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $13,500.
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Questions About Oil Stick Painting
- What is abstract oil painting?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021An abstract oil painting and an artwork that is made with oil paint on a medium like canvas, wood board, or other panels like canvas board. And the 'abstract' term refers to the Movement Style of the piece. As abstraction indicates a departure from reality in the depiction of imagery in art, the artist creates a painting where the subject, shape, form, color, and line, is created with no particular references of the world but as a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from its vision.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify an oil painting, look closely at its surface. Compared to other paintings, pieces produced in oils usually show off a variety of textures across the canvas, and the paint will appear layered on. If you're looking to determine the name, age or creator of a work, try snapping a photo with your smartphone’s camera and conducting a reverse image search online. Shop a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- When was oil paint invented?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Oil paint was invented during the 7th century A.D. The earliest examples of oil paintings have been traced to Afghanistan and depict scenes related to the Buddhist religion. Records dating back to the 12th century indicate that early Christian monks in Europe used oil paints to decorate furniture, and a century later, some artists began finishing tempera paintings with touches of oil paint. It wasn't until the 15th century that oil paints became a common medium for European painters, when Flemish artists like Jan van Eyck began favoring them over tempera. Explore a variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Jan van Eyck is widely considered by art historians to be the father of oil painting. While the usage of oil paints dates back to 7th-century China, the Flemish painter popularized the material, using oils to produce highly detailed works such as The Arnolfini Portrait. The Northern Renaissance master also influenced many other artists, such as Hugo van der Goes and Gerard David. Shop an assortment of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024A few things make an oil painting valuable. Age has a major impact on price, with pieces made over a century ago tending to fetch the highest prices. Who created the painting also matters. The more famous the artist, the higher the selling price for a painting is likely to be. Finally, the condition of the work and whether it is in its original frame will also impact how much it is worth. Find a diverse assortment of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an oil painting comes down to uniqueness and technique. To produce an oil painting, an artist applies oil-based paints to a canvas or another surface using a brush. The process results in a single work of art. Lithography is a form of printmaking that begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche, an oily wash. The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Through lithography, an artist can produce dozens, or even thousands, of copies of a single image. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of lithographs and oil paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, sunlight affects oil paintings. Keep your oil paintings away from direct sunlight.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if your oil painting is authentic, first check the signature of the artist to start your research. Use a magnifying glass to check the texture of the painting, and finally check the back for the painting’s original stretchers. Shop a selection of expertly vetted artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Because the value of an oil painting can vary greatly based on the artist, the subject and the condition of the piece, it's generally best to work with a certified appraiser. A knowledgeable professional can evaluate the piece and estimate its value. Shop a variety of authentic oil paintings from some of the world’s top galleries on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 24, 2021Any artwork is worth and only worth the price someone is willing to pay for it (unfortunately, whether one can afford it or not is another story). Different people may have different reasons to attribute value to an artwork, from the purest (falling in love with it) to what is often considered as the most vile (speculation), going through remembrance, pride of ownership, or brag, among other reasons. For most living artists, the price of the artworks is usually set by the artist and/or the gallery which represent him or her, by type and size of artwork, and corresponds to an equilibrium price between the rate at which artworks are sold and the rate at which new artworks are produced by the artist. For artworks from dead artists sold by professional dealers, the price is often based on auctions results for similar pieces of the same artists. Oil paintings are usually pricier than other techniques because it is considered more difficult to master, but also because oil paintings are known for their ability to last centuries.
- How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best place to find oil paintings and discover new artists is at local art galleries. There are also many online art dealers who provide information about artists and sell their works. On 1stDibs, you’ll discover a variety of art styles from master oil painters.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To find the artist of an oil painting, look on the back of the canvas. Sometimes, you will find the artist’s name and the year of production on the back. If the canvas is in a frame, gently peel away the paper covering the back to access the canvas. In the event you cannot find any identifying information, seek the help of a licensed art appraiser. Shop a selection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2024Yes, oil paintings darken over time. As oil paint is made of pigment particles, the range of substances that are used as pigment in oil paint can render certain colors susceptible to aging. Slowing the aging process for an oil painting involves storing your painting properly and keeping the work out of exposed sunlight. Temperature control and humidity are also important in preserving the life of an oil painting and slowing the aging process.
To maintain oil paintings that you purchased for your home, experts suggest that you keep them out of direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to the sunlight coming in from a window can fade the colors in your painting. Do not hang your oil painting near a heat source or where it can get wet (bathrooms and kitchens are not safe for your oil painting).
You may wish to dust your oil painting so that layers of dust don’t begin to gather on its surface. This should only be considered to remove loose dust. Never spray any chemical substance on your oil painting. Do not use a damp cloth to dust your oil painting. (Again, your painting should not be exposed to moisture.)
To remove loose dust, use a soft brush that measures approximately one to two inches wide with natural-hair bristles. Do not use a dust cloth or a feather duster, as those items may catch or leave threads or feathers behind. Do not apply pressure or dust your painting for an extended period of time.
If you think that your oil painting is considerably dirty or believe that other issues may be at work, experts strongly suggest that you consult with a professional conservator.
Read about how to arrange your wall art and find oil paintings for sale on 1stDibs. - Did Dali use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Dali did indeed use oil paint. Although he used oil paints in the traditional method, he would at times add natural resin or linseed oil to play with fluidity and texture. You can shop a selection of Salvador Dali’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- Can you use oil paint on wood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can use oil paint on wood as long as you prep the wood first. The first thing you should do is seal the wood with a primer. Ideally, paint two coats of sealer onto the wood so that the paint doesn't cause the wood to rot over time.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024To tell how old an oil painting is, research the artist who produced it. You can use the mobile app Smartify to snap a photo of the signature on your painting and identify the artist. Read biographical information about the artist online and look at images of their work to estimate the age of your piece. Alternatively, you can get the opinion of a knowledgeable art dealer or certified appraiser. Explore a wide variety of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The largest oil painting in the world is in the main hall of the Doge's Palace located in Venice, Italy. Its name is Il Paradiso. Tintoretto painted it around 1592, and it measures 22 meters by 7 meters. Shop a large collection of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Varnishing an oil is not necessary, but it is recommended because it protects the painting and corrects surface irregularities.
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