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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