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-coloured background; vines and small buds complete the composition.

A white flower looks three-dimensional on a dark background.

A brightly-coloured 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-coloured flowers, buds and leaves, are bordered by lace.

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

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

Colourful fresh flowers.

Fresh flower painting.

A waterfall splashes down into a stream.

A colourful 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-coloured poppies with white daisies.

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

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 colours and black borders.

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

Brightly coloured koi fish are accented with abstract colour 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.

Pink and yellow tea roses on a wooden table.