How to Paint with Texture

 Lately texture has added a three dimensional quality to my two dimensional imagery. 

Detail of "Strawberry Mountain", 45in x 31in, Oil on Canvas, Work in Progress

My technique is to use an oil painting medium called Cold Wax. Once the medium has been mixed with the paint I sculpt shapes using a flexible pointed tool (purchased at Blick Art Supplies), a palette knife, and an old short hardened brush. 

Now, it's all about experimentation! Here are some examples of the way that I use texture when oil painting. 

Detail of "Strawberry Mountain", 45in x 31in, Oil on Canvas, Work in Progress

Detail of Fallen Tree, 14in x 11in, Oil on Canvas, 2/7/2016

 View more of my images at: http://www.meganwainwright.com/ 
Also see more in detail works in progress at my instagram: @roaming_creator https://www.instagram.com/roaming_creator/

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Megan Wainwright's Thesis Gallery Show May 2015

Five Places for Summer Plein-Air Paintings and Hikes

I'm eager for the weather to get just a little bit nicer, because this summer will be all about Plein-air painting! 

1. Twin Lakes

Location: Bowl of the Woods (Mt. Hood National Recreation Center) 

I visited these lakes two years ago on my first backpacking trip. Since then I've been dreaming about the moment of return to this magical location. The blue lakes and green forest would make a painting of lush colors and loose brushy marks. 

Photo By Ryan Pierce