Choosing a surface for oil painting

Canvas has been used for oil painting for centuries. But paper, canvas boards and even MDF are options too. Read our guide to find out more.

What are the Best Surfaces for Oil Painting? - ArtWeb Blog

Painting Basics - California Paints

Artists' Oil Colour - Smalt (Dumont's Blue), 37ml

The Best Surface for Oil Paints: What Should I Paint On?

The Trouble with Oil - Preparing a Canvas for Oil Painting

Oil Pastels - An Amazing Medium for Painters - Nancy Reyner

Water mixable Smooth and balanced Retains colour brilliance 40 colours in the Winsor & Newton Artisan Water Mixable paints range

Winsor & Newton Artisan Water-Mixable Oil Colour (37ml)

Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour (200ml)

4 Surfaces to Paint with Oil and Acrylic - Pros and Cons

Benefits of Underpainting - DanSchultzFineArt

Underpainting in Oil and Acrylic - Jackson's Art Blog

Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Colour Titanium White Twin Pack (200ml)

Artists' Oil Colour - Transparent Red Ochre, 37ml

Artists' Oil Colour - Gold, 37ml

Contemporary Painting Surfaces for Artists - Nancy Reyner