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What are the best painting techniques for oil paints?
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The two most popular and common techniques for painting with oil paints are the alla prima method and the wet-on-wet technique. Alla prima involves applying the paint in one go, without layering colors or waiting for each layer to dry. The wet-on-wet technique is a process of applying colors directly to still wet paint, which allows for better blending and mixing of colors. Other popular oil painting techniques include dry brushing, scumbling, and glazing.