10 Myths About Oil Paint BUSTED!

Oh, man. Oil paint is so scary! It’s SO toxic and smelly and hard to clean up and takes FOREVER to dry, and did I mention how scary oil paint is?! It’s terrifying! Does that sound like you? Now, I know there are a lot of people who are curious about oil paint and would really love to have the versatility of working with this medium but have heard all of those scary myths about it. These are the very same myths that kept me from using oil paint for a very long time. But I’ve been painting with oil for a couple of years now, and today, I’m going to bust wide open the ten myths about oil paint that you might believe are true.

Leave me a comment below if you have questions or concerns about oil painting and I'll see if I can help you out!

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[zulekhaahmed]

Jan i have been following your channel since your first video. And im happy how far this channel has reached. Its been atleast 7 years since I’ve known this channel.

[lissa]

I can’t wait to see your tutorials on oils!!!

[KatheD]

I live in a small town that was blessed to have in-person classes taught in a manner similar to Bob Ross's at a small art supply store. I inquired whether I should start with an oils class or an acrylic class and was told that oils would be easier for a beginner because of the inherent flexibility. I tried both eventually and I agree that, with good instruction, oils were easier to work with.

[arieljojo]

OMG I can’t wait for your oil paint tutorials!!

[mariannaagh]

Amazing video and as per usual, Jane explains everything really well. I would add another tip-water mixable oil paints (like Cobra or Artisan) are such a great alternative, especially for a biginner!

[sukihitz]

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing these myths! I never use solvents these days. I wipe all the excess paint off the brushes with paper towels and use lava soap followed by Masters Brush Cleaner….problem solved! Looking forward to more videos!💚💚💚💚

[rachelr]

Thank you Jane. Iv always wanted to try oils but was a little afraid lol.
So thank you for clearing up these myths. 💞💕😊

[linamarhaba]

Thank you for the great information. I just started using oil paints. I like that the colors are more vibrant than acrylic. The only problem they are much more expensive.

[annehebert]

This was super informative. Are you planning on doing any oil painting tutorials? I would be interested to see Oil painting done from start to finish.

[marilyntodd]

Wow, Jane, lots of very useful info. Thanks!

[MagicTurtle]

Great video. I still tend to stick to acrylic for my style because it's high contrast and I need to paint sharp lines over contrasting colors immediately, and oil is too wet for that. But someday I'd like to venture more into the oil paint territory if I do something less abstract. Keep up the great work btw.

[CissyBrazil]

I hope you do a demo showing layering in oils

[lisabpaul]

Wow! I have always been scared to try… thanks for this!!! I now have to take your 101 course!

[debramatos]

Thank you for dispelling some of the myths from oil painting. Was reluctant to start oil painting again because of possible fumes.

[janicelombardodambrosio]

Hi Jane, I have invested in GEORGIAN OIL PANTS WHICH I LOVE. USED TO BUY WATER/OIL PAINTS AND HATED THEM BUT I HAVE A TUB OF THEM. I AM HOPING TO TAKE YOUR CLASSES AS I HAVE REGITERED. SO EXCITED...I NEVER USE TERPINTINE...GAVE UP ONLY BECAUSE I DIDNT KNOW HOW BUT DID TRY A FEW ZOOM CLASSES WITH A GREAT ARTIST FROM IRELAND. THAT WAS PAINT ALONG NOT INSTRUCTIONAL. MY PAINTS ARE SITTING HERE AND AM READY TO GO!!!

[robinlarsendiy]

thanks for such an informative video. I have really enjoyed having you back. Also, I am really digging the new hair color!!

[jenniferanderson]

Thank you Jane for the information, I started with oil after having watched Bob Ross, I now paint in acrylic, I would like to know your thoughts on 'water soluble oils' is it worth trying them and is the paint a lot like 'oils'?

[yvonnerobertson]

Starting with oil paintings I was told I had a very distinct stylized style of painting. I'd never be a fine artist till I learned the rules in order to break them in stylized painting. I wanted my time painting to be fun. It wasn't I quit. Why bother? Then I found you on YouTube and acrylics and fun painting. Thank you for your passion for teaching. Anita

[MikeSmith-pzvl]

All I do is oil paint. I started out with acrylic and it just dried way too fast, so I changed to oil and the clean up, the blending, the flow of the brush was smoother, oil when dry just seems a little brighter, more vibrant, all to me is just all around better, easier and less stress than acrylic. But this is just my opinion. When I'm painting I get lost in it, all my problems, stress and the world seems to fade away. Jane, I've commented a lot about you're the main reason I am painting today, because I almost gave up; it seemed like i was messing up more than creating, but I watched you show how to use the brush and blend, etc. Your voice is soothing, and it helps that you are easy on the eyes lol. Thank you for you.

[enchantedstudios]

I hope that you may have a brush cleaning for oils on YouTube..great advice