The Beauty of Oil Painting

Painting a poppy using all the basic strokes; cheerful daisies are added to the poppy bouquet.

Bright white peonies and pink roses with a dark, rich-colored background; vines and small buds complete the composition.

A white flower looks three-dimensional on a dark background; foliage, a bud, long stems, and vines complete the painting.

A brightly-colored macaw stands out against a plain white background.

A waterfall cascades down a snow-capped mountain to the stream below.

Bird of Paradise flower and leaves are painted on a white background.

Pastel tea roses, small lavender-colored flowers, buds and leaves, are bordered by lace.

Shades of blue, mauve, and pink are used to create a Dutch iris with a soft-colored border.

A sparrow tucked inside lush branches is surrounded by an arched border.

Colorful fresh flowers.

Fresh flower painting.

Painting colors and shapes of an onion in a realistic way.

A waterfall splashes down into a stream.

A colorful rose and vase painting requires impressionistic brush strokes.

Red and white roses with red geraniums sit on a background of pastel shades.

A tiger adorns an all-white canvas.

Three brightly-colored poppies with white daisies.

A tulip sits on a black background accented with bright abstract colors.

An arch-shaped border surrounds a tropical magenta pink hibiscus.

A rustic woodland scene includes a little bird perched on a branch.

White and red tea roses with soft earth tone background colors and black borders.

Mounting photos on a canvas board and hand painting around the edges.

Brightly colored koi fish are accented with abstract color and tiny bubbles.

A waterfall scene includes black, green, mauve, and blue earth tones with bright warm highlights.

Two large pink peonies with soft petals and large yellow centers are easy to paint.