Three Great Benefits of Learning to Master Oil Painting

Why should you learn to paint with oils? Here are three great reasons to motivate you to finally start learning to paint. You'll be surprised at how easy it really is!

While oil painting is not a cheap past time it is very cheap when you compare it to the cost of a professional therapist! Painting relieves stress more than watching television or listening to music.

Paint to relieve stress

First it gets rid of stress because you are making a conscious effort to create something so you are not thinking of your personal problems. The second way it relieves stress is that you are expressing yourself. Many people - especially men trained since they were little to be "macho" - need a way to express themselves in a way that will be acceptable in their social group. They might not be allowed to cry or tell their friends their feelings, but they can express away in their artwork. The third way that stress is relieved is when painting standing in front of the easel. Oil painting in a medium to large format while standing is like doing low-impact aerobics. You use the whole body to make brushstrokes turning your arms or torso or shifting your weight from side to side as you paint all your bad vibes away. Oil paint dries very slowly so there is always time to paint more or fix a mistake.

Make a second income with oil painting

If you prefer to work at home, take advantage of those breaks from the usual paperwork and site updates to do some painting every day. Once you have your basic style you can sell them to local collectors you know or sell them at art galleries. You should at least make enough money to get replacement supplies. Don't be worried about selling near cost at first. The goal at first is to cover the expenses and get yourself known. Increase your prices over time as you improve and you might have enough for that dream get away!

Make fabulous paintings as holiday gifts

Once you know for sure that your friends and family like your artwork (artwork is very subjective so some people won't like your work no matter what) see which works they like the best and give a few works away to those who value your art the most. They'll be sure to tell their friends about your talent and you might later find yourself with art commissions for the next holiday season!

Source : Ezinearticles