Oil Painting - Impasto

Oil Painting - Impasto

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Impasto allows for expressive, three-dimensional textures due to the slow-drying nature of oil paint. This makes it ideal for blending and layering over extended periods. If you enjoy working with thick, sculptural paint and want more time to manipulate it, exploring impasto with oil paint is a fantastic choice.

Using a palette knife or a heavily loaded brush, artists can create rich textures, dramatic highlights, and dynamic movement in their work. Impasto can be achieved with thick paints directly from the tube, or paint can be mixed with thickening mediums to retain peaks and ridges. Explore the techniques, tools, and materials required to master impasto with oil paint and bring expressive depth to your artwork.

To learn more about using mediums with oil paint, read our Guide to Oil Painting.

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Roberson : Oil Medium Impasto : Hard Edge

Available in 60ml, 120ml, and 250ml

From £16.00

Da Vinci : Acrylic Impasto Artist Brushes

Series 5025 / 5027 / 7105 / 7705

From £4.00

Michael Harding : Oleo Impasto Medium

Available in 100ml, 250ml, and 1000ml

From £8.10

Michael Harding : Miracle : Beeswax Paste

Available in 100ml, 250ml, and 1000mlv

From £12.70

Michael Harding : Beeswax Paste

Available in 100ml, 250ml, and 1000ml

From £12.70

Colour Shapers : Silicone Tools : Grey/Firm

3 types available, in a variety of shapes and sizes

From £5.50

Colour Shapers : Silicone Tools : Black/Extra Firm

3 types available, in a variety of shapes and sizes

From £5.50

Colour Shapers : Silicone Tool Ivory

3 types available, in a variety of shapes and sizes

From £5.50

RGM : Palette Knives

40+ sizes available

From £5.70

Princeton : Catalyst Blades
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Princeton : Catalyst Blades

Available in a choice of shapes and sizes

£14.30

From £12.16