{"id":1282186,"date":"2023-03-01T09:34:50","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T16:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/uncategorized\/master-copy-painting-a-corot-landscape-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-11T13:20:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T19:20:25","slug":"5-easy-steps-for-blending-in-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/art-mediums\/oil-painting\/5-easy-steps-for-blending-in-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Easy Steps for Blending in Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this simple study, we practice blending in oils. For any oil painter, knowing how to blend your paints is essential for controlling edges and turning forms. Practice your blending technique by following along with this 5-step tutorial, creating a sky gradient with 4 basic colors. I&#8217;ve pre-mixed these colors so that we have a quick, deliberate study to avoid fussing over the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1146_AN_XPR_1_Blending-Oils_V2_Blending-Colors\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/790975633?&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-artist-s-toolkit\">Artist&#8217;s Toolkit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group new-bulleted-lists is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#555555\">\u2713<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<p>OIL PAINTS: titanium white,  yellow ochre, phthalo blue, quinacridone magenta, Payne&#8217;s gray<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#555555\">\u2713<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#555555\">SURFACE: 12&#8243; x 12&#8243; Primed wood panel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#555555\">\u2713<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#555555\">BRUSHES: #4 Filbert, #12 Mop, Makeup Brush<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:5%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#555555\">\u2713<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:95%\">\n<p>ADDITIONAL: Odorless Solvent and Paper Towels<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-need-supplies-buy-them-here\">Need Supplies? Buy Them Here!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Utrecht Oils<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Futrecht-artists-oil-colors%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02123-1049-M-4ww1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02123-1049-M-4ww1-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02123-1049-M-4ww1-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02123-1049-M-4ww1-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02123-1049-M-4ww1-1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Futrecht-artists-oil-colors%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-oil-brushes\">Oil Brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fprinceton-aspen-series-6500-synthetic-brushes%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/09160-GroupAll-1-4ww1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/09160-GroupAll-1-4ww1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/09160-GroupAll-1-4ww1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/09160-GroupAll-1-4ww1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/09160-GroupAll-1-4ww1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Fprinceton-aspen-series-6500-synthetic-brushes%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Odorless Thinner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dickblick.com\/products\/utrecht-nood-odorless-paint-thinner\/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fsearchword%3DNOOD&amp;AID=12117697&amp;PID=100273340&amp;Ref=CJ&amp;source=affiliate&amp;CID=5634885&amp;Publisher=Peak+Media+Properties%2C+LLC+d%2Fb%2Fa+Golden+Peak+Media&amp;Blick_affiliate=5634885&amp;cjevent=cb9b1149df9611ed81ec92fa0a18b8f9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02054-Group-4ww1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1300173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02054-Group-4ww1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02054-Group-4ww1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02054-Group-4ww1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/02054-Group-4ww1-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100273340-12117697?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dickblick.com%2Fproducts%2Futrecht-nood-odorless-paint-thinner%2F%3FfromSearch%3D%252Fsearch%252F%253Fsearchword%253DNOOD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SHOP NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Blending Demonstration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1\">Step 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Using the #4 Filbert, I lay in bands of colors, leaving small gaps between each band. To each color, I&#8217;ve added a minimum amount of solvent to cover the width of the panel fluidly. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1282229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-880x495.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-2-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 1 &#8211; Bands of Color<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2\">Step 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With a paper towel, wipe the gap between the bands of color. This removes any excess oil that has built up in those areas and starts to soften the transition between the colors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1282230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-880x495.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-3-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 2 &#8211; Wipe the Gap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3\">Step 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With the filbert brush, use short, vertical marks to bridge the gap between the colors in the sky area. I&#8217;ve wiped the brush dry before this step and take several passes, adjusting the length and angle of the marks to smooth the transition. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1282231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-880x495.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-4-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 3: Bridge the Gap<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4\">Step 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Switch to the mop brush for step 4, using gentile marks to soften the transition between colors further. Throughout this step, use a paper towel or rag to remove paint that has built up on the brush.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1282232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-880x495.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Totorial-5-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 4: Mop Brush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5\">Step 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Finish blending with a makeup brush to soften the transition further. The study is completed using the filbert brush to bring the ground plane up to meet the sky with a sharp edge. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1282234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-880x495.jpg 880w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blending-Tutorial-Final-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Step 5: Makeup Brush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing a simple study like this is a great way to improve your technique for blending in oils. The objective was to work quickly and confidently and avoid fussing over the process. I can see in the results that the gradation is not perfect, but that&#8217;s part of the learning process! I&#8217;ll try this exercise repeatedly to gradually improve my technique and trust that over time, I&#8217;ll achieve greater control and confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><em>This article contains affiliate links that help us earn a small commission from purchases \u2014 at no additional cost to you. We are grateful for your support.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.artistsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Scott-Maier-Headshot.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Meet the Artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scottmaierart.com\/\">Scott Maier <\/a>is an artist, instructor, and a content contributor to artistsnetwork.com. 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