There is always a debate between oils and other mediums between artists. There are advantages and disadvantages to these. After oil paints, the next common medium is acrylic. A lot of people enjoy these, especially abstract painters as well as beginners. Oil based paintings have been presented in the works of many famous artists from the beginning of times.

Many people think that this is a snob thing and that you are not a proper artist until you have experimented with oils. However, everyone who does have the chance to experiment with all forms of paints and mediums will find that there is something special within the oils. Of course, there are negatives like everything as well.

This included oils in other forms. Artists started using pastels and sticks which were oil based. They had a different texture to the paint. They could be applied with the paint and this gave it some texture and a great effect. This was a time for artists to begin experimenting with their work.

When you are putting more detail into your work, it is important to know how you are going to go about this. The other mediums may not be appropriate because they dry quickly and you can't blend them in. However, you can use other paints as a base to provide more effect. This can even be good for texture.

Of course, there still people who like to use a mix of different mediums. This can give you a range of effects. Many people will use an acrylic base to provide the painting with more texture. Usually, you don't need a lot of paint, but if you have a large area to cover, you generally want to use something else before coming to the oils.

With oil paintings, one can say that this is more traditional since it was established first. It is not as easy to control. There are more techniques to learn about. If you have been introduced to watercolors or abstract colors, you will find that you need far less paint when you are using oils.

Abstract painters may complain that it doesn't create as much texture because and it doesn't spread easily. However, there are other solutions to help with this. There are mediums which you can mix with the oil paint. Artists will do this beforehand. Some artists will use the acrylic as a base. This can make a good background. It is a good idea if you are an abstract painter because colors are more vibrant.

Although watrcolors are limited because they don't allow you to show off the texture, you will still find that they display a certain amount of vibrancy. One can always point out a watercolor from the rest of the mediums. It is also possible to mix this with oil, but you should do this first before adding the oils on top.