Oil Paintings

Welcome to Novica's Oil Paintings Gallery! Join us for an adventure through the minds and hearts of global artists.

These original and limited edition oil paintings represent myriad artistic traditions, visions, cultures, beliefs, and inspirations. Please enjoy!

Spotlight on Oil Paintings

Oil painting gradually developed between the 15th and 16th century by artists striving to cope with the challenges derived by changing times and styles. Public preference focused on realism and demands were placed on new ideas, broadening art forms, and the inclusion of motifs other than religious.

Artists needed a type of paint that allowed the depiction of flowing and billowing shapes, blended tones and a high chroma of colors. As oils replaced tempera, artists experienced great advantages in expressive range that went from thin transparent glazes to absolutely opaque pigments. Advantages include the possibility of painting over or painting out parts of their compositions; freedom to use a variety of paint brushes; and the opportunity of working on a canvas for weeks, given the slow drying process of oil paints.

Artists have discovered in oil paints a subtle tonal range capable of great intensity. They can express their innermost thoughts or explore emotional depths. Oils allow artists to replicate the beauty of their lands, their regional customs, beliefs and traditions, the plight of their people as well as their celebrations. They share them with the world through our collection of original oil paintings.

ITEMS IN CART

Your cart is currently empty.

Additional Options

JOURNAL SIGNUP

Enter your email below to receive special offers & artist/product updates

 

PRODUCT TOUR

Mexico Travels IV: Fine Glassware

 

Popular Searches: African Mask | Area Rugs | Bracelet | Carvings | Chess Sets | Choker Necklace | Christmas Ornaments | Clothing | Cuff Bracelet

Cufflinks | Dangle Earrings | Furniture | Gifts | Glassware | Handbags | Handmade Jewelry | Home Decor | Jewelry Boxes | Jewellery | Masks | Mens Jewelry

Mirrors | Necklace | Paintings | Ponchos | Purses | Sculpture | Shawls | Silver Jewelry | Sterling Silver Bracelet | Sterling Silver Necklace

Tableware | Tapestries | Turquoise Jewelry | Unique Gifts | Vases | Wood Carvings

 

our mission | site index | info | news | contact us | testimonials | wholesale | corporate gifts | gift registry | become an affiliate | wander woman

© 2009 NOVICA United, Inc. All rights reserved. Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Share the Novica experience with Novica Sesh

How can I help Novica?
© NOVICA Oil Paintings
© 2007 - 2009 Sesh, Inc. Patents Pending