5 TOP TIPS to make Oil Painting Easier

[@MazArtStudio]

I hope you enjoy my 5 TOP TIPS to make painting with oils easier. Let me know in the comments what resonated and what you think you'll be using in your next painting project FOR HUNDREDS OF TUTORIALS VISIT MazArt Academy: mazartacademy.com/ GRAB A FREE SEASCAPE TUTORIAL in oils: bit.ly/SEASCAPEFREE Grab a FREE Still life Tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqvYY2StoKihoqc

[@heroncabo3756]

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[@heroncabo3756]

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[@jogiluv9]

Very helpful. I’ll use the Baby Oil to clean my brushes❣️ Thank you❣️

[@Bjburnam]

I am going to use almost all of them! Loved the tips. I also subscribed to your painting course. (Gold) However after paying with card, I still didn't seem to find the PDF or the actual classes Like the oil over acrylic. Please advise

[@davehunt727]

I do appreciate your kind tone of voice. No intimidating attitude, no talking "down" to us newbies. Thanks.

[@gms9810]

I always learn something from your tutorials. You're insanely pretty too.

[@terezacristinacascaldi]

Thank you very much for these tips!

[@MazArtStudio]

You're so welcome!

[@lindabarton-towers112]

Fabulous tutorials. Could watch you for hours… Thankyou !

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you ☺️

[@yuval483]

a giant master and a giant teacher : MAZ dear.

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@yuval483]

@@MazArtStudio it is an honor for me dear MAZ.

[@dubs3400]

Thank you so very much! I am a novice painter and I’m open to any advice and tips I can get. I love your palate guide and have already downloaded it. I appreciate the kind demeanor you have; you make wanting to paint an enjoyable hobby. Thank you! Warren

[@MazArtStudio]

Really glad you like the palette. Good luck with your painting.

[@flosolflosol]

❤Great tips! Thank You!!😊

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mandy90767]

Great info again! Baby oil is an awesome tip!!!

[@peggypuralewski8619]

Such great tips! Thank you!!! 💙🎨👏🏽

[@MazArtStudio]

You are welcome 🤗

[@santawilliams9029]

Great information thank you your paintings are beautiful😊

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you ☺️

[@veronicamahara7318]

Thank you so much for your tutorials! You’re a great teacher. Love your tip on using baby oil to clean brushes. I usually work in watercolors, but I’m getting back into oils and will definitely use your tips and instructions. Happy and healthy painting!

[@MazArtStudio]

Veronica Mahara excellent!! I’m so pleased you found this helpful. Thanks for stopping by to comment it’s appreciated.

[@sandramacadaeg1516]

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[@meltemashley1808]

Excellent teaching , thank you Naz🌻

[@MazArtStudio]

You are so welcome

[@meltemashley1808]

THANK YOU FOR THIS EXCELLENT TIPS AND TEACHING, LOVE IT⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏⭐️⭐️

[@MazArtStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@bbjo787]

Now I know what "oiling out" means!! And I love the baby oil tip!

[@elainemcbride6517]

Love these palette ideas! I just have to figure out how to get it small enough to print! Thanks so much for all of these excellent ideas. Blessings for good health going your way.

[@MazArtStudio]

Elaine Painter save it to an SD card and take to your local printer.

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad you like the tips 😁

[@julieluten5260]

So tonight I took your advice and put out all the colors of the palette. I set out for first color layer on a golden retriever. I threw caution to the wind and just started mixing to see what would surface. I ended up integrating colors I did not originally plan for, and I think I have a stronger portrait than I would have had otherwise. Great advice!

[@MazArtStudio]

Julie Luten that’s wonderful. Working this way really improved my work, glad you are discovering this for yourself!! Enjoying seeing your course work in the tribe 😉

[@amandavanrooyen5112]

Thank you so much for this baby oil tip to clean my brushes. I am absolutely thrilled about this idea.

[@MazArtStudio]

Me too! Remember to make sure there is none on your brush when you go to the canvas. It’s for cleaning only and not for using as a medium because it’s non drying. 😁

[@DonandBirdieHarms]

Thank you so much for these tutorials!!! These are so helpful!!!!

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@alanr9634]

Favorite painting teacher on KZbin right now! The fixative is brilliant, gonna be stealing the gfs hair spray for sure

[@MazArtStudio]

haha make sure I dont get blamed!! :-)

[@rhondabeck9772]

Thanks sooo much for the awesome tips!!!!!!! Very helpful!!!!!! You are awesome!

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you ☺️

[@andrepretoriusandre]

Such clear and helpful tips! Your tutorial made oil painting seem much less intimidating, thank you!

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelawissinger1838]

Baby oil for cleaning brushes is new to me. Thanks! All your instruction and tips are very helpful.

[@MazArtStudio]

Pamela Wissinger thank you Pamela I’m glad you’ve found it helpful

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Marion, nice Tips about re-working the Painting! Thanx Darling! Beauty!

[@davidkennedy6891]

Your pallet design and paint saving technique are great ideas. Thank you.

[@MazArtStudio]

David Kennedy excellent glad you liked that tip!

[@rachealgetscreative]

Thank you for all these practical tips - they are so helpful!!

[@MazArtStudio]

You are welcome 🤗

[@LindaRUDYK]

Baby oil to clean your brushes was so helpful. Looking forward to oil painting in the Grand Canyon. This will be so helpful. Thanks heaps. Linda

[@MazArtStudio]

Linda RUDYK it’s been a game changer for me and my studio environment!! Much better for your health.

[@darlenefeezell834]

I love your tips. Some I knew and some I didn’t. Thank you very much. Love your paintings and instructions.

[@MazArtStudio]

you are welcome and thank you glad you enjoyed it.

[@Artist_Crafter]

Thank you for sharing!❤

[@MazArtStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@samirajohnson2772]

Thank so much! I really enjoyed your tips. The reason I always avoided painting with oils is the smell of the brush cleaner. Now I can give it another go thnx to you!!! Thank so much❣️

[@MazArtStudio]

Samira Johnson you are very welcome

[@impeached]

My best paintings seem to be the ones that you have taught and I thank you for that!

[@MazArtStudio]

Georgia Foley aww thank you I’m really pleased I’ve been able to help. You are very welcome

[@julieluten5260]

Learning how to begin with an underpainting has given me a new confidence and consistency when beginning a project. Thank you so much! Your online Pet Portrait course is terrific!

[@MazArtStudio]

Julie Luten thank you so much Julie I’m so pleased you love the course. 🥰

[@peggypuralewski8619]

FYI I had asked the same question I asked before so I deleted the comment. You’re the best at explaining the process! Thank you so much!!

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you ☺️

[@capbin146]

Lot’s of people have talked about fridge and freezer BUT this is the best ever. If I had the skill I’d cut that bit and repost it. Don’t laugh but when you mentioned coaster I thought how do those ones in the pub work. Under painting, I’ll give that a go once I finish the Bob Ross phase I am in. Thanks Maz.

[@MazArtStudio]

You are welcome 🤗

[@estellegeyser3239]

Wow, very good tips, especially given I'm a VERY beginner.🌻

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sandrapowers6099]

Thanks for your tips 👋👋👋

[@MazArtStudio]

Welcome 🤗

[@sonjaaiwohi9446]

Those are wonderful ideas. Thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely try all of them and love them.

[@karlamunoz9437]

Such wonderful ideas and tips , Marion!!! TFS, loved this video. Also so encouraging ❤️

[@MazArtStudio]

Karla Munoz thank you I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful

[@lisa-gayle9939]

Very helpful video! Especially how to save your paints! Thank you!

[@MazArtStudio]

LisaGayle Easterwood you are very welcome 😁

[@robinmazariegos1]

Very Valuable information. Thank You

[@MazArtStudio]

You are welcome

[@carolinafernandezoro733]

Awesome as always!!!

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you ☺️

[@GeoffreyLaureate]

This gives me so much encouragement!

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you I am so glad you like these tips

[@yeshonestly4268]

Thank you, very helpful video 👍🏻

[@mrinalinipillay6501]

loved your tips! i would like to know if i can use Acrylic paint as the under painting to block off certain areas and the continue to build my layers in oil paint .

[@MazArtStudio]

Yes you can but after some research I’ve realised that you do need to leave acrylic 2-3 days to cure - I’ve always thought it was way quicker than that but it’s not. Check out my video oil over watercolour & you’ll see the articles and research I’ve referred to. It can be done but to be archival and safe give it the curing time (or use watercolour for underpainting which is a traditional 19th century approach again I covered in the video ). Hope this helps.

[@mrinalinipillay6501]

Thank you very much. ☺️

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

Thank you so much for your video. Such great ideas!! You explain everything in all of your videos so well😃😃

[@MazArtStudio]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@ritaagrawal2845]

Thank you for the nice tops.

[@MazArtStudio]

You are so welcome!

[@hazelhendersonhoggan3292]

Great tips ❤

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you ☺️

[@margaretbutters6181]

great tips thankyou

[@MazArtStudio]

Welcome

[@bens.5127]

Marion Dutton, aka, Rock Star, aka, the best instructor on the internet! 😍😍

[@MazArtStudio]

thank you :-)

[@arthouse6857]

Great tips, very interesting thank you!

[@angelica7543]

I really enjoy your videos, and the way you teach! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@MazArtStudio]

angelica7543 you are welcome

[@meghanworkman6449]

LOVE the baby oil tip! I don't use any solvents when I paint, so I've been cleaning my brushes with safflower oil. This works well, but safflower oil is a LOT more expensive than baby oil! Definitely going to try this since I have a big bottle of baby oil at home. Thank you!

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it. Remember to wash afterwards you don’t want any baby oil left on your brush

[@fadisamman5546]

Thank you

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Liked your Falls painting in Forest! Nice Downpour!

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Marion, I was having trouble making Dark Brown. I tried Burnt Umber but it was floating on canvas and not covering canvas, and Transparent! I tried green and red mix and then! What should I do? Why this happening with Burnt Umber!

[@davidvanderveer5882]

Burnt Umber is a good choose....Raw Umber has green in it! Red and green will make purple.

[@ayeshashahid4153]

Where to get glass palate as yours from? Your tips are very useful for me. Thanks 👍

[@MazArtStudio]

You can get my inner palette sheet free go to my website scroll to the FREE for everyone section you’ll find it there (along with lots of other free things). Https://mazartacademy.com/

[@johnniemcinnis418]

I couldn't understand what you were saying so I looked it up--Perspex. But would plexiglass work just as well for the pallette? I have the blue covered box to keep my paints in to keep them fresh, but I may make your pallette to put inside the box to organize my colors. Thanks for the tips.

[@MazArtStudio]

Perspex and plexiglass are the same thing. Putting in the box is a great idea. The inner sheet is free on my website just click explore classes and scroll to the bottom for all the free stuff.

[@janawallace378]

Thanks so much for sharing.

[@SuperKaycampbell]

For thr baby oil, are you using water oil based pil paint, or pureboul base.

[@MazArtStudio]

Normal oil. If using water based you can use soap and water on its own.

[@SuperKaycampbell]

So you just use baby oil to clean the brushes through out the painting or just at final cleanup?

[@davidvanderveer5882]

Interesting, but the way I save my paint for the next day is to put it in those little film canisters that held the film that you used to buy....I guess I am old enough to have lots of them! I would say, my best tip is to use a light touch when the paint comes off the brush. Scrubbing the paint to thin on the canvas will only give you bad results. Also, I never glaze anything.....but I am a "take what you get" painter or a "move on" method painter. I guess the real name for what I just said is, Ala Prima style. But look at my last name, I am a Van Gogh freak and he (of course) worked that way! I even double load my brush. A post on that would be nice!

[@tapair6564]

Great tips thank you.

[@SuperKaycampbell]

Great tips. What kind of pil do you use?

[@MazArtStudio]

I recommend Daler Rowney Georgian for starting out I’ve used it for years and still use it for classes. . I started experimenting during the pandemic and These days I’m paying a bit more and I like Gamblin artist oils. But I still think Georgian oils are great. It’s just there is a slight quality difference with artist quality.

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

You must have watched "Keeping up appearances" "Hyacinth Bouquet" I have that whole series! Love the baby oil, it really works too! I have two large bottles of it now. Dawn dishwashing liquid and water is wonderful to use as well. Will take oil out of your clothing, to a certain degree, that is. Unless you get into the paint as much as I do. LOL Thank you for the wonderful tips! (Thank you for the free downloads.) That will make my painting life much better. I am going to make a palette like yours/ or knowing me as I do, as close as I can get to it. 🙃

[@MazArtStudio]

Glad you liked the tips. I use soap & water these days after the baby oil step to ensure no baby oil in the brush.

[@rebeccahyatt7789]

@@MazArtStudio 🌻

[@paulinesherrer2470]

Where can you purchase the paint pad with the color blocks?

[@MazArtStudio]

You can grab it for free (the inner sheet) and make your own. Visit my website and go to explore classes. Scroll to the bottom to the free stuff you’ll find it there. You don’t need an account to access the free stuff. Enjoy.

[@hinakhabalooch]

Nice tips thanks alot

[@farmmini]

Hello lovely lady, above where it says "GRAB YOUR FREE PDF Guide & Free Pallet Sheet Here" there isn't a link, can you give us a link to download your palette please?

[@dianecollins9914]

Hi Marion. Which hake brush do you recommend I buy for using with gesso & for blending. The tutorials are really helpful. I am now really enjoying using acrylics. Many thanks.❤️

[@MazArtStudio]

I use the Ron Ronson Hake brush that’s pretty good. But you will get some shedding until the brush wears in so be warned. 😁

[@ChristieWilkes]

Where do we get a color board like the one you have that shows all the colors to lay out, and the different gray values? I looked on your link. I did not see it in your products.

[@MazArtStudio]

Hi go to my academy scroll To the free for everyone section you’ll find it there. Https://mazartacademy.com/

[@bllawlk]

Oh I never thought of putting the excess paint in the fridge! I put it in a plastic container and it still dries. Thanks for the tips!

[@MazArtStudio]

Welcome 🤗

[@HimanArtists]

Very Nice your painting

[@MazArtStudio]

Himan Artists thank you

[@meltemashley1808]

If wonder if u do abstract painting,?

[@MazArtStudio]

I like abstract elements in background’s but like abstract meets realism mostly.

[@jenniferhankinson1910]

So do you clean your mop and done brushes with the baby oil as well?

[@jenniferhankinson1910]

Sorry, dome brush. Darn spell check! Lol

[@MazArtStudio]

Yep. But I only dip the tips of the blender into the oil then fluff up on a clean paper towel. You’ll need to do a few times then always make sure there’s no baby oil left on the brush.

[@hansendesigns]

You do give some solid advice. Idk if hairspray is archival? Master’s brush soap is pretty good too for cleaning brushes. Probably don’t use graphite on commissions, we were told in school that it can, over years migrate to the oil painting surface. There are lots of other things to draw with. :)

[@MazArtStudio]

Thank you

[@peggypuralewski8619]

When you rework a painting, you talk about using an oil. Can I use linseed oil? Or what oil are you talking about? Thank you!

[@MazArtStudio]

Yes you can use linseed. I use a product called zest it clear but linseed or walnut oil would do the job.

[@DonandBirdieHarms]

How do I find the palette so that I can have that in my studio? I really like it and tried to find it on your website, but have not found it yet.

[@MazArtStudio]

Go to my website. Click explore classes and scroll to the bottom to the free section. You don’t need an account. It’s totally free.

[@SuperKaycampbell]

How long before it it complete dry. Would you go by touch?

[@MazArtStudio]

Yes 👍🏻. I literally touch it. White is one of the longest to dry.

[@SuperKaycampbell]

Yes I know about the white,,

[@subhamsikdar1715]

U r the best

[@tabassumnavith7253]

Thanks dear u r the best 👍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😍😘😘😘😘💐💐💐

[@MazArtStudio]

Thanks very much.

[@HassanRagheb]

Beautiful

[@stevegreenwood7837]

Great thank you dear

[@MazArtStudio]

steve greenwood thank you.

[@kranspoort4486]

I use terpentine to wash off the paint from the brush while I am painting but as you mentioned it creates headaches etc. Do you use the baby oil while painting to clean your brushes or what do you do. I am knew to your channel and have only watched two of your videos

[@MazArtStudio]

i use baby oil for cleaning only you must make sure that there is none on the brush - If i have to change colours between these day I have a tiny container of oil medium (usually the lean because it has thinners in) and I dip into that to take off excess paint - between colours you really don’t have to have the brush super clean - then at the end I use the baby oil to clean them properly and if you want to you can finish with soap and water to remove the baby oil (I don’t always tho).

[@mariannekeller7504]

Love this!! Thank you so much. What kind of oil do you use?

[@MazArtStudio]

Marianne Keller I love Daler Rowney Georgian oil. They are classed as student grade but they are very creamy and an excellent quality without a crazy price tag. 😁

[@davidvanderveer5882]

By the way if you block in your underpainting and let it dry 5 days, I think you are better off working in acrylic. But you can put 2 maybe 3 layers of oil on top of each other at the same time. Sure, you will be working wet on wet but I think, you will get more variety in your painting. So I do my base coat and finish color at the same time. Now I am giving my secrets away!

[@danielemmer9900]

Hi Maz, with the baby oil, and a big brush with a lot of paint in it.. would you still recommend?

[@MazArtStudio]

Hi yes! Check out the video in the description box below because I demonstrate how I clean the larger brushes with baby oil - worth a watch to learn how to do it properly😁

[@danielemmer9900]

@@MazArtStudio thanks!

[@subhamsikdar1715]

Love u so much

[@punjabpainting2002]

nice art

[@2013democracy]

I paint over my sketch with a thin acrylic paint that allows the sketch still to show through.

[@heroncabo3756]

Feliz natal p você família 🙏🙏🕊️🙏🙏🇧🇷🌹 ok

[@paulinesherrer2470]

where is the PDF?

[@MazArtStudio]

It’s on my academy I’ve updated since this video. Click explore classes and scroll to the bottom for the FREE stuff. You don’t need an account to access or email etc. totally free.

[@moonmagnolia7]

♥️

[@dconfused9919]

When it dries I find the sketch is plain as day. Yes at first painting over it seems gone but let it dry a bit I still see it. And that is without any fixative. Used charcoal as well.

[@MarceloFernandez-bb9tb]

Thank you for share, sometimes sadly artists are egocentric. This is not your rule! Have a nice day

[@MazArtStudio]

Marcelo Fernandez thank you

[@sharonnakauchi6339]

Why choose baby oil rather than linseed oil for cleaning brushes? Is it mainly the difference in cost or are there other reasons?

[@MazArtStudio]

Linseed oil is very expensive yes.

[@sharonnakauchi6339]

Thank you for your reply 😊

[@kevinmonceaux2101]

And on a similar note, why choose baby oil over plain mineral oil? Johnson's baby oil is just mineral oil and fragrance, with perhaps some Shea and cocoa butter thrown in. Are there advantages to the extra ingredients in baby oils?

[@MazArtStudio]

I typically use the cheapest I can get from eBay. The brand/smell etc is irrelevant. I buy in bulk from eBay and it’s got no smell.

[@davidvanderveer5882]

Who knows why I comment but...if I put out paint that I end up not mixing w/anything I just tap the end of the tube, the paint settles and I put the color back into the tube! I guess I have been painting a long time to figure that one out or that is an obvious idea. Anyway, if you "stretch" out your paint to thin you will be no better then those painters who have TV shows and you can do "non" paintings like they do! I do not even call them paintings....they are just stained canvas.

[@garthok6224]

Hairspray is not archival... Don't use it... Ever

[@NAVINARTSTUDIO123]

Beautiful ideas thank you so much