Did you know that most of the world’s most famous and recognized art pieces are created by oil painting.
Giotto – Madonna and Child
Tempera! Tempera was a protein-based material that was commonly made by mixing colored pigments with a binder such as egg yolk.
2. The founder of the modern day oil paints is known to be a famous Belgian painter – Jan van Eyck.
Jan van Eyck – Arnolfini
He invented the first modern day oil paints by mixing pigments with oil from nuts and linseed. His paints are more vibrant and dries quicker.
3. In the past, before the invention of paint tubes, people used animal bladders.
Animal bladders were cheap and readily available then.
4. In 1841, oil paints became readily available. They are now found in metal tubes and ready to be used.
In the past, artists had to be their own scientists, to grind and mix pigments of their own to create paint. As such, artists often hired apprentices to help them with this chore.
5. What are oil paints made up of?
3 main ingredients – pigments: brings colour, thinner: makes the paint runny and binder: connects the two together.
6. To find out the age of the oil painting, chemists can analyze the work by examining the chemicals used in the artwork, the cracks on the paint or even the types of varnish used.
This is a way to find out if the painting is authentic or not, and if it dates back to the year it claims to be painted.
Interested to find out more about oil painting and have a hand in this art form?
Come join us in our studio sessions! We have oil painting classes from Monday to Sunday (except Tuesdays and Fridays).
This art course is suitable for learners of all levels!
Find out more about our oil painting classes here! | Visual Arts Centre Oil Painting Art Course
This art course is suitable for learners of all levels!
Find out more about our oil painting classes here! | Visual Arts Centre Oil Painting Art Course
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Address:
10 Penang Road, #01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469
Exit from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station Exit B and turn left, we are there in 30m!
Address:
AZ@Paya Lebar, 140 Paya Lebar Road, #03-04,
Singapore 409105
Exit from Macpherson MRT Station Exit A and turn left, we are right across the road, 1 minute walk away!
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10 Penang Road,
#01-02 Dhoby Ghaut Green,
Singapore 238469
140 Paya Lebar Road,
#03-04 AZ@Paya Lebar Building,
Singapore 409015
Dhoby Ghaut Art Studio
Monday to Sunday: 11am – 8pm
Closed on Public Holidays, except by appointment.
MacPherson Art Studio
Saturday: 10.30am - 5.30pm
Closed on Monday to Friday, Sunday & Public Holidays, except by appointment.
Visual Arts Centre is an exhibition gallery and art studio at Dhoby Ghaut Green supported by the National Parks Board and the National Arts Council.
Since its initiation on 31 January 2016, the Visual Arts Centre Exhibition Gallery has hosted over two hundred international and local art and design exhibitions, boasting a diverse range of art styles and programmes.
Email:
info@visualartscentre.sg
Phone:
+65 6255 0711
+65 6733 2155
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