Oil paintings

Creating art is an almost mystical profession. It requires immense sensitivity, creativity, and the ability to translate fleeting feelings and emotions into something lasting. Their power lies in evoking a million thoughts per minute, inspiration, and reflection in the viewer. It's not about the school-like interpretation of "what the author meant." Quite the opposite, it's about what appears in the mind of the person who encounters a given painting or sculpture. Does it cause an earthquake? Or perhaps it evokes nothing? Art is magic; besides craftsmanship skills and a good workshop, it's primarily about showing one's soul.

Oil paintings are inspiring and beautiful testimonies to the development of art

This is true classic painting of the genre. A method used to create works of art for hundreds of years. It uses oil-based paints, which dry relatively slowly but allow for a variety of color and plastic effects. The incredible advantage of oils is the ability to make many corrections, even covering parts of the painting. The best example is the painting "Lady with an Ermine," whose original background was painted over. In the vast majority, oil paintings created by this method are done on canvas, but there are also boards or other materials. Probably in such a classic way, most of us imagine a painting studio. A slight mess among tubes of paint, jars, and cans with brushes, the characteristic smell of wood, canvas, oil. On the easels, a stretched canvas on which a slow outline born from the artist's idea appears. Among this, the painter, whose imagination materializes and transfers into the real dimension.

What does an oil painting offer us?

Besides the undeniable aesthetic values and spiritual experiences, we must not forget that art is our civilizational and cultural wealth. It connects the past and the future. It allows for intergenerational connectivity. It is a carrier of historical changes, changes occurring in society. The history of art is the history of the world and the paradigms that govern it. It shows life in its shadows and highlights throughout the ages. Thanks to it, we can see how the perception of the human-world and human-human relationships changes.

The financial aspect remains to be discussed. The art market in Poland is growing, collectors treat acquiring individual exhibits as investments in the future. Having oil paintings in one's collection, including unique pieces, white ravens, involves immense knowledge and experience. It is also an inseparable element of a sense of prestige and luxury. It emphasizes the broad horizons and experience of the buyer. It is worth encouraging young creators to take an interest in the art market, as it is in this space that prices rise the fastest.

How to care for oil paintings in your collections?

After making a purchase, it is essential to know how to clean oil paintings. The basis is to check the possibility of dismantling the frame. The oil painting should be very carefully removed from the frame, examined in daylight for any cracks, scratches, or paint chips. If any mechanical damage appears on the surface, the only solution is to hand the painting over to professionals. If the surface is intact, it should be gently dusted with a soft brush. The next step is to wash it with a slightly damp soft cloth. Washing should start from the surface hidden under the frame. This way, in case of any discoloration, it will not be visible. The cloth should be frequently rinsed in warm water and thoroughly wrung out.

What is oil painting - discover its history

Most likely, the first paintings with oil paints were created in antiquity. However, they were rare, and oil paints were sporadically used in the Middle Ages as well. However, they were truly appreciated only in the 15th century. Five hundred years later, oil painting "made a great leap forward," as in the 20th century, water-mixable oil paints were produced.

Oil painting is characterized by the fact that paintings can be created on canvas, as well as on cardboard, paper, or board. There are two main trends in painting with paints on canvas:

• classical, which has been common since the 15th century and is characterized by layered painting,
• and the so-called alla prima, which involves applying a single thick layer of paint and spreading it across the canvas. This form began only 300 years later, in the 18th century.

What are their characteristics and how are they painted on canvas?

You might be wondering what characterizes original hand-painted oil paintings on canvas. First and foremost, you must realize that they require a significant amount of work from the artist, starting with the selection of the exact shade of oil paint colors to be used. Next, the artist must choose the appropriate type of substrate, which can be canvas, wood, or cardboard. Thanks to such details, hand-painted oil paintings reflect, for example, the vibrant colors of nature. Oil paints can be mixed freely, resulting in unique and one-of-a-kind abstractions that blend into each other. Additionally, it is easy to achieve both glossy and matte effects. An added advantage is that they dry very slowly, allowing artists to make corrections.

Oil paintings are quite durable. They can be easily hung in any interior, suitable for both home and office. Their colors do not fade under the influence of sunlight entering the room. However, it is worth remembering not to expose them directly to sunlight, as this may cause the paint to flake off.

Still life, abstraction, nude, surrealism, impressionism, or perhaps contemporary painting?

There are various painting styles, two of which we have already discussed above. The most popular paintings typically hung in homes are landscapes or still life. Portraits are also quite common. However, if you are considering which painting to choose for your living room, besides still life, which will elegantly present itself in the kitchen, abstraction suitable for the hallway, and nude, which perfectly complements the bedroom, it is worth considering other art directions. In our store, there is a wide selection of paintings by renowned artists specializing in various styles, such as:

• surrealism - characterized by a lack of logic, chaos, and distortions
  
• impressionism - distinguished by the use of vivid, saturated colors and capturing moments
• contemporary painting - which compels us, as art viewers, to reflect. It showcases artists' thoughts, forcing us to engage with its story.
  

Which oil painting to choose as a gift?

An original oil painting is a perfect idea for an exclusive gift for loved ones. In our Luxury Products store gallery, you will find paintings on canvas by artists such as Patryk Lutomski, Paulina Góra, Sylwia Gorak, Wacław Jagielski, Witold Kubicha, and Wojciech Odsterczyl. Their works created with oil paint will be an extraordinary and unique gift for occasions such as anniversaries, promotions, weddings, or milestone wedding anniversaries like golden or silver jubilees. For seniors, oil paintings depicting still life, vases full of flowers, portraits of ancestors, and beautiful landscapes reminiscent of beloved places are a thoughtful gift. Newlyweds will surely appreciate all kinds of abstractions and nudes.

In our offer, you will find oil paintings on canvas on sale, painted by outstanding artists. They will look beautiful in any interior, whether in the living room or another room. You can also purchase them for your legal or medical office. Each of our customers' orders is considered individually, so if you need the painting elegantly wrapped as a gift, choose the theme and provide us with the essential information. You can find our contact details in the footer of our website.

Who to gift oil paints to?

Every artist will be delighted to receive canvases and oil paints instead of a bouquet of flowers. With them, they can paint a unique painting on canvas, perhaps portraits, animals, or maybe abstractions. The vibrant colors of the paints will surely naturally reflect the painted objects, nature, or nudes later hanging in your bedroom. However, it is important to know that every artist has their own painting style. It's crucial to understand this before buying oil paints as a gift. They come in various shades, pastel, saturated, dark, light. In the world of artists, every color holds great significance, as it reflects not only reality but also the state of the artist's soul and mind.

Oil paints can be given as a gift to both professionals and amateurs. The latter especially enjoy painting still life with them, creating a beautiful painting that you can hang in your home. Professionals create hundreds of works with oil paints, paintings on canvas, cardboard, and many other materials. An oil painting looks elegant whether created in gloss or matte, and they can be used to create various visual effects.