Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?

Like, without ANY oil, thinner, etc.





Could I?Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Yes you can (But I agree with the first poster's comments about it). But check out ';Impasto';. It's a hard technique to learn but some artists can really create beautiful work. (Link below shows some examples from a Google search). I like using an additive or oil, it makes the paints smoother %26amp; easier to spread, but that's just my preferance.Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
While at art college paint was provided at one stage of the course,this was purchased from paint manufacturers,in tins and was the thickness of a thick jam.It was much cheaper than buying it in tubes and enabled the students to experiment with impasto techniques,applying the paint straight on without diluting with oil or turps.Some artists use paint straight from the tube,even drawing with it.
Joseph brings up a good point; why?


Are you just feeling creative, and want to step out with an idea? If so then I encourage you to jump in with both feet. Experimentation will take you on wonderful journey with in the art world.


I would suggest though that since oil paint is thick as mentioned above you try out your idea with a painting knife. for one it will allow you to move it around more smoothly and freely. And two I think you will be surprised with the effect you come up with. I often use it just as an exercises in limits. as it pushes you to go with the first effect created. as you will see it tends to blend together and change rapidly. So it forces you to just allow your hand and mind to work in sync quicker and more freely.


Thus the joy of creative experimentation.


Give it a try. You might be surprised and good luck.
Yes you can.... All you need is either a stiff bristle brush, or what most people do with heavy impasto paints.... use a knife, after every use that you want to clean the knife, you wipe it on a rag... most preferably your older brothers shirt, or your best suit.... Yup... that'll do! Hehehe Lol! Seriously, use a rag or a cloth...... You can cover an awful lot with palate knives! I have done some paintins with the knife alone... its pretty simple. Not as quick to blend on the palate as it is on the painting itself though......... Hope this helped! PS: remember that thick paint takes alot longer to dry, in some cases as long as 3 months.....even longer.....so be alert when selling oil impastos....
You technically could, though I don't know why you would want to. The pigment would be very thick, and much harder to manipulate. It also wouldn't go very far, resulting in the need to buy more pigment, more often. The painting also wouldn't last as long.
You can, but if you put it on really thick it may crack as it drys. You would need to find a way to cover it to keep the surface from drying before the inside could dry.
yeah, it just wouldn't last as long and it would be kinda thick depending on the brand of oil paints you have.
i would and do use it as is---it covers better