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Brightly, Oil Painting
By Judy Mackey
Located in San Francisco, CA
knife, texture, flora, impressionism, still life, oil painting, blueBrightlyJudy Mackey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist More Art
Materials
Oil
E.W.H. Smith - 1979 Oil, Sea View
By E.W.H. Smith
Located in Corsham, GB
A bright oil painting by E.W.H. Smith, depicting a seascape with cliffs. Signed, dated and titled
Category
20th Century Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pat Blake - 20th Century Oil, Still Life of Sunflowers
Located in Corsham, GB
A bright oil painting with areas of impasto by Pat Blake, depicting a still life composition of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
'Orange Ballerina' - Bright Floral Figurative Ballet Dancer - Oil Painting
Located in Carmel, CA
Gallery, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California.
Keywords: orange, bright, oil painting, ballet, dancer, floral
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
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H 14 in W 14 in D 1.5 in
'Sunflowers in the Garden', Tuscan Villa, Tuscany
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
oil painting showing a bed of vibrant sunflowers growing next to a red-tiled villa beneath a vivid
Category
1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Bright sunset", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 31.5 in W 37.4 in D 1 in
Bright Spot, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Craig Moran
Located in Yardley, PA
A simple, ten-minute graphite sketch inspired this painting. I wanted the object and its background
Category
2010s Modern Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright summer, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Painting: Oil on Canvas Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork Size: 110 W x 85 H x 2 D cm Frame: Not
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Beauty, Painting, Oil on Wood Panel
By Grace Diehl
Located in Yardley, PA
, saturated red color, and I wanted to capture this vibrancy in a painting. Where I live, geraniums are a
Category
2010s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Oil
Array of Brightness, Abstract Oil Painting
By Ronda Waiksnis
Located in San Francisco, CA
, expressive, palette knife, abstract, flora, oil painting, blueArray of BrightnessRonda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Irises - irises oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
Bright floral painting with irises are stylish and modern, yellow, purple, white and red flowers
Category
2010s Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Bright colors of summer", Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
One of a kind original Oil painting by Ukrainian artist Alisa Onipchenko-Cherniakovska - Canvas
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 29.5 in W 23.6 in D 1 in
Bright and Sunny Days, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
A textured oil painting of those days at the beach when there are clouds but it is so bright and
Category
2010s Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
The Brightness of Air, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
. These geometric abstract oil paintings explore the subtle balance between order and chaos, darkness and
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seaside in Bright Sun, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Timon Sloane
Located in Yardley, PA
Oil on linen mounted on gatorboard. It is available unframed. :: Painting :: Impressionist :: This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Expressionist French Landscape, Bright Colours, Oil Painting
By (circle of) Pierre Ambrogiani
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Expressionist French Landscape, Bright Colours, Oil Painting
circle of Pierre Ambrogiani (French
Category
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"On a Bright Winter Day" Oil painting
By Ulrich Gleiter
Located in Denver, CO
Ulrich Gleiter's (EUR based) "On a Bright Winter Day" is an oil painting that depicts a small
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Waterlily Pond Bright & Colorful Pointillist Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
20x 16 inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
Bright Side of the Road, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Trixie Pitts
Located in Yardley, PA
"Bright Side of the Road" is an abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas by popular Zatista
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright Sunset Over The Sea - original oil painting
Located in Sempach, LU
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Materials used: oil on board.
Dimensions: 13,77x13,77 in.
Packaging: I pack the paintings in special paper
Category
2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
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H 13.78 in W 13.78 in D 0.12 in
Arabian Night, Stylised, Bright Colours, Oil Painting, Signed
By Kate Orr
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Arabian Night, Stylised, Bright Colours, Oil Painting, Signed
By British artist, Kate Orr, 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Stylised Derelict Landscape, Bright Colours, Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stylised French Landscape, Bright Colours, Signed Oil Painting
By French artist Louis Lemaire, late
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sibyl , oil painting, figurative, mythological, bright, Venus, goddess
Located in London, GB
Sibyl is a painting made in 2023 by Ioana Baltan, and is part from the ‘Feast of the Immortals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Northeastern Sunset" bright hyperrealistic reflective seascape oil painting
By Edward Minoff
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
"Northeastern Sunset" is a bright hyperrealistic reflective seascape of the Atlantic Ocean on an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Linen, Panel
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Seagulls Seascape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
9.75 x 7.5 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Painting Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7.5 x 10 inches
Signed Initials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 7.5 in W 10 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Painting Oil Impasto
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7.5 x 9.5 inches
Signed In verso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 7.5 in W 9.5 in D 1 in
Little bird - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Bright Colors
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MONIKA ROSSA
studied painting at the University of Arizona, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting - Wrapped Presents
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
19.5 x 14.5 inches
signed front
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 19.5 in W 15.5 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting - Pink Roses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
16 x 20 inches
signed front
condition: excellent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 16 in W 20 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting - Flowers & Fruit
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
16 x 20inches
signed front
condition: excellent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright night - Contemporary Oil Painting, Landscape, Polish art
By Barbara Hubert
Located in Warsaw, PL
paintings, graphics, drawings, and sculptures. Our galleries are located in Warsaw and Brussels. The
Category
2010s Other Art Style Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Escalier Lefeul" Geometric Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Bright Colors
By Andrea Ferrigno
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Art in Bedminster New Jersey, Site: Brooklyn, The Painting Center in New York City, and ArtStart
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Paint
Bright & Colorful French Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French abstract oil painting depicting this bright and colorful abstract composition of shapes and
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright & Colorful French Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes & Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French abstract oil painting depicting this bright and colorful abstract composition of shapes and
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Blurry Bright Colourful Forest Contemporary British Oil Painting canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Landscape
signed by Geza Somerset-Paddon (British 20th century)
oil painting on canvas , unframed
Category
20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Heavenly ocean" whales in the sky, seascape, sky, clouds, storm, rain
Located in Sempach, LU
to do just that.
Mystical and bright oil painting will make a nice addition to your collection of
Category
2010s Surrealist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 1.38 in
Bright Mosaic - Oil Painting 2019 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
By Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Bright Mosaic is an original oil on canvas realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2019
Hand-signed and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 15.75 in W 23.63 in D 0.6 in
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Mountain Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7.5 x 10 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Burning PInk Landscape, Dynamic contemporary, bright abstract oil painting
By Maria Jose Concha
Located in Dallas, TX
, an experience, which transformed her work and becomes the focus of her expressive painting. Concha’s
Category
2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 1.58 in
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Fruit Still Life
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7 x 10 inches
Signed inverso
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Palm Tree
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
9.75 x 7.5 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Layered Pink Rose
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed, double sided
6.5 x 8 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Bunch of Pansies
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
9.75 x 7.5 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 9.75 in W 7.5 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Floral Meadow
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7 x 9.5 inches
Initials Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Garden Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7.5 x 9.75 inches
Initials Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 7.5 in W 9.75 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Thick Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on thick card, unframed
7 x 9.5 inches
signed initals
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
French Impressionist Oil Painting Potted Plant and Bright Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on board, unframed
8.75 x 10.75 inches
Signed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
H 8.75 in W 10.75 in D 1 in
Bright & Colorful French Landscape Impressionist Oil Painting Autuminal Scene
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
Oil on thick card, unframed
7.5 x 9.5 inches
Signed Initials
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Wizard - horizontal abstract contemporary bright color stripe oil painting
Located in New York, NY
In this abstract oil painting, Dintino chooses slightly unorthodox colors to go together, bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood Panel, Oil
A dance - Contemporary Figurative Oil Painting, Bright Colors, Purple
By Monika Rossa
Located in Warsaw, PL
MONIKA ROSSA
studied painting at the University of Arizona, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 59.45 in W 47.64 in D 0.79 in
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Abstract Palm Tree
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on board, unframed
10.5 x 8.5 inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Pastel Boat Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas paper, unframed
7.5 x 9.5 inches
signed front
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Bright coral red rectangular abstract oil painting on canvas
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Joan Vennum
Other Atmospheres 3, 2015
Oil on canvas
29 x 24 inches
73.66 x 60.96 cm
JV140c
Joan
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"Makeout Party Part 1" Figurative Painting, Oil on Canvas, Bright Colors
By Robin Tewes
Located in New York, NY
prestigious awards, including the 2008 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Painting Award, the 2007 Adolph and Esther
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Oil
"Abstract Art #1" Painting, Oil on Birch, Bright Colors, Surrealism, Rainbows
By Robin Tewes
Located in New York, NY
, including the 2008 Pollock-Krasner Foundation Painting Award, the 2007 Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Award, and
Category
2010s Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Birch, Oil
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Abstract Dotty Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on board, unframed
8.75 x 10.5inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting Abstract Summer Landscape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
13 x 9.5 inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Bright & Colorful French Impressionist Oil Painting- lake to mountains
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Maggy Clarysse (1931-2011)
oil on canvas, unframed
20 x 16 inches
signed front and back
condition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Happiness Hides in Trees" Painting, Oil on Linen, Bright Colors, Nature
By Annika Connor
Located in New York, NY
paintings often explores female identity and sexuality. In the studio, Annika Connor uses beauty as a hook
Category
2010s Contemporary Paintings
Materials
Linen, Paint, Oil
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Bright Oil Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bright oil paintings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal contemporary, abstract or Post-Impressionist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the bright oil paintings on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Cindy Shaoul, Ger Doornink, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Darius Yektai and Julita Malinowska produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and fabric, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Some bright oil paintings are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.1 inches across, are available.
How Much are Bright Oil Paintings?
The average selling price for bright oil paintings we offer is $2,853, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $3,350,000 for the highest priced.
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Painting is an art form that has spanned innumerable cultures, with artists using the medium to tell stories, explore and communicate ideas and express themselves. To bring abstract, landscape and still-life paintings into your home is to celebrate and share in the long tradition of this discipline.
When we look at paintings, particularly those that originated in the past, we learn about history, other cultures and countries of the world. Like every other work of art, paintings — whether they are contemporary creations or works that were made during the 19th century — can often help us clearly see and understand the world around us in a meaningful and interesting way.
Cave walls were the canvases for what were arguably the world’s first landscape paintings, which depict natural scenery through art. Portrait paintings and drawings, which, along with sculpture, were how someone’s appearance was recorded prior to the advent of photography, are at least as old as Ancient Egypt. In the Netherlands, landscapes were a major theme for painters as early as the 1500s. Later, artists in Greece, Rome and elsewhere created vast wall paintings to decorate stately homes, churches and tombs. Today, creating a wall of art is a wonderful way to enhance your space, showcase beautiful pieces and tie an interior design together.
No matter your preference, whether you favor Post-Impressionist paintings, animal paintings, Surrealism, Pop art or another movement or specific period, arranging art on a blank wall allows you to evoke emotions in a room while also showing off your tastes and interests. A symmetrical wall arrangement may comprise a grid of four to six pieces or, for an odd number of works, a horizontal row. Asymmetrical arrangements, which may be small clusters of art or large, salon-style gallery walls, have a more collected and eclectic feel. Download the 1stDibs app, which includes a handy “View on Wall” feature that allows you to see how a particular artwork will look on a particular wall, and read about how to arrange wall art. And if you’re searching for the perfect palette for your interior design project, what better place to turn than to the art world’s masters of color?
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Questions About Bright Oil Paintings
- 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.
- 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. - 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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. - How much do oil paintings cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, oil paintings cost between $60 and $6,200,000.
- 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. - 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Oils typically command higher prices than acrylic paintings, because they generally require more skill.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024Who made the largest oil painting in the world changes over time. While working in Valencia, Venezuela, in 2022, Italian artist Francesco Santoro created a work that is 2,033.84 square feet in size. It was used in the repair of a church that was damaged by an earthquake. Find a wide range of oil paintings on 1stDibs.
- Did Cy Twombly use oil paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Cy Twombly did use oil paint, although his method was quite unique. He would run his fingers in the paint to create channels, and would then use oil paint in ‘globs’. House paint overtop would then merge the paints into a completed piece. Shop a selection of Cy Twombly’s pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
David Brooker Fine ArtFebruary 23, 2021That depends on the size of the piece, the condition of the painting, and to some degree the value. also where you live.
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