Oil Painting - Impasto
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.
