Having oil paintings professionally framed can be really expensive, adding to the cost of your art purchase. While professional framers are skilled at choosing frames to suit the piece, and the framing process can be time-consuming, not everyone can shell out the money for this service. You can frame an oil painting yourself with a frame from a hobby store for a cost-conscious result that looks great. Read on to learn how to frame an oil painting.
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Oil paintings originated in western Afghanistan between the 5th and 10th century. Oil paints were first used by Chinese and Indian painters in creating Buddhist paintings.
There are a number of options available to purchase original oil paintings. Often one can attend art shows to purchase an original oil painting. They can also be purchased online on sites such as "Fine Art America" and Ebay.
Oil paint
OIL paint on canvas.
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