What is the difference between oil paintings and acrylic paintings?

If you’re looking for some bold, dramatic artwork for your home, an oil painting is an excellent choice thanks to a unique medium that utilizes oil-based paints to create dramatic and colorful images. When it comes to acrylic vs. oil paint, it’s mostly about the consistency and texture of the type of paint used. Each of these types of paintings are unique, but acrylic paintings use water-based paints, while oil paintings use paint made with special drying oils and a base infused with linseed or some other carrier ingredient that helps the paint retain moisture longer. The thicker consistency of oil paint gives these types of paintings a distinctive look, and it also allows the artist to build up the paints to create multiple textures and lines on the paper or canvas.

What types of oil paintings can you find on Etsy?

Skilled artists on Etsy create a wide array of beautiful oil paintings, so you’re sure to discover a new favorite. Gorgeous landscape oil paintings featuring peaceful tree-covered mountains, sandy beaches, and rolling hillsides will bring a tranquil element to your space. Look for an oil painting on canvas featuring a variety of interesting subjects like homes and buildings, trees and flowers, or animals to add a new visual element to any room of your home. An abstract oil painting in bold colors will give your space a dash of modern style. You can also find Etsy sellers that will create a custom piece made just for you including a beautiful oil painting portrait of yourself, your family, or even your beloved furry cat or dog friends. Choose a custom oil painting featuring your favorite image, size, and colors for a one-of-a-kind piece of art you’ll cherish for years to come. You can also find vintage oil paintings that have been hand-painted by artists from different eras. Antique oil paintings give your walls a classic work of art that’s sure to be appreciated.

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Jennifer Boswell Hot Sauce 8x12 Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting by J Boswell Kitchen Painting Abstract Still Life Ready to Hang

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Jennifer Boswell Santa Barbara Courthouse Art 8x12 Signed Canvas Print of Original Oil Painting Urban Landscape Ready to Hang

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Jennifer Boswell Orange Tree 12x8 Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Abstract Landscape Wall Decor Housewarming Gift Ready to Hang

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Jennifer Boswell 40x30 Sheep Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Large Sheep Nursery or Kitchen Farmhouse Art Wired to Hang

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Jennifer Boswell 12x12 Wine and Cheese Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Housewarming Gift Ready to Hang

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Original Jennifer Boswell Birthday Cupcake Candles Kitchen Painting Textured Still Life Original Oil Painting Small Birthday Art Gift

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Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Oyster Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Still Life Wall Decor Beach House Art Gift

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Original Jennifer Boswell Lemon Tree Unique Landscape Palette Knife Textured Kitchen Painting Small Original Oil Painting Gift

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Jennifer Boswell 20x20 Bathroom Sink Signed Stretched Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Bathroom Housewarming Gift Ready to Hang

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Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Signed Sardines Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Still Life Wall Decor Beachhouse Art Gift

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Jennifer Boswell 20x20 White Swans Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Housewarming Gift Nursery Ready to Hang

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Original Jennifer Boswell Mums Kitchen Painting Textured Still Life 8x8 Original Oil Painting Birthday Art Gift for Him or Her

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Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Orange Marmalade Signed Stretched Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Still Life Housewarming Gift

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Original Jennifer Boswell 12x12 Orange Tree Unique Abstract Landscape Kitchen Painting Textured Modern Original Oil Canvas Ready to Hang

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Jennifer Boswell 20x20 White Hydrangeas Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Farmhouse Housewarming Ready to Hang

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Minimalist Gray Painting, Original Textured Artwork, Original Framed Painting, Small Abstract Painting Gray, Small Framed Minimalist Art

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Contemporary Abstract Original Painting, Small Oil Painting Matted and Framed, Small Canvas Artwork, Small Abstract Art, Matted Canvas Art

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Small Size Blue Painting, Original Knife Texture Artwork, Unique Gift Idea for Friend, Ortiginal Art for Home Gallery Wall, Small Decor Art

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Cootie Catcher 4 - oil on canvas painting

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They Come in All Shapes, original 5x7 inch oil painting, on linen panel

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The blue lobster of Belfast. Original oil painting by Vivienne Strauss.

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Oil Paintings

Jennifer Boswell Hot Sauce 8x12 Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting by J Boswell Kitchen Painting Abstract Still Life Ready to Hang

Jennifer Boswell Santa Barbara Courthouse Art 8x12 Signed Canvas Print of Original Oil Painting Urban Landscape Ready to Hang

Jennifer Boswell Orange Tree 12x8 Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Abstract Landscape Wall Decor Housewarming Gift Ready to Hang

Jennifer Boswell 40x30 Sheep Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Large Sheep Nursery or Kitchen Farmhouse Art Wired to Hang

Jennifer Boswell 12x12 Wine and Cheese Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Housewarming Gift Ready to Hang

Original Jennifer Boswell Birthday Cupcake Candles Kitchen Painting Textured Still Life Original Oil Painting Small Birthday Art Gift

Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Oyster Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Still Life Wall Decor Beach House Art Gift

Original Jennifer Boswell Lemon Tree Unique Landscape Palette Knife Textured Kitchen Painting Small Original Oil Painting Gift

Jennifer Boswell 20x20 Bathroom Sink Signed Stretched Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Bathroom Housewarming Gift Ready to Hang

Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Signed Sardines Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Still Life Wall Decor Beachhouse Art Gift

Jennifer Boswell 12x12 Sardines Bread Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Housewarming Great Gift Ready to Hang

Jennifer Boswell 20x20 White Swans Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Housewarming Gift Nursery Ready to Hang

Original Jennifer Boswell Mums Kitchen Painting Textured Still Life 8x8 Original Oil Painting Birthday Art Gift for Him or Her

Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Orange Marmalade Signed Stretched Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Still Life Housewarming Gift

Original Jennifer Boswell 12x12 Orange Tree Unique Abstract Landscape Kitchen Painting Textured Modern Original Oil Canvas Ready to Hang

Jennifer Boswell 20x20 White Hydrangeas Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Farmhouse Housewarming Ready to Hang

Minimalist Gray Painting, Original Textured Artwork, Original Framed Painting, Small Abstract Painting Gray, Small Framed Minimalist Art

Small Yellow Painting, Original Minimalist Artwork, Monochrome Framed Art

Contemporary Abstract Original Painting, Small Oil Painting Matted and Framed, Small Canvas Artwork, Small Abstract Art, Matted Canvas Art

Small Size Blue Painting, Original Knife Texture Artwork, Unique Gift Idea for Friend, Ortiginal Art for Home Gallery Wall, Small Decor Art

Small Painting for Home Gallery Wall, Original Framed Artwork

Original Minimalist Artwork, Wall Decor with Small Framed Painting, Geometric Abstract Art

Cootie Catcher 4 - oil on canvas painting

They Come in All Shapes, original 5x7 inch oil painting, on linen panel

The Road to Lavender Hill, original 5x7 inch oil painting, on linen panel

Original Painting - Flower

Original Painting - White lilies and flower chafers

Original Painting - Children of the moon 3

Original Painting - Children of the moon 5

Original Painting - Children of the moon 2

Original Painting - Children of the moon 1

Original Painting - Across the sea

Original Painting - Fish right in front of me

Original Painting - Autumn blessing

Midcentury Women Painting Original Impressionist Vintage Framed Female Oil Portrait Older Woman Combing Red Hair Younger Dress or Tutu

Original Portrait Painting Gold Framed Female Oil Shy Girl Young Woman Black Hair Oversized Turtleneck Sweater Deep Blue Background

Vintage Midcentury Original Female Portrait Framed Oil on Canvas Board Painting Woman with Gray Hair Navy Headband Dress Purple Background

Vintage Original Female Portrait Painting Mid Century Framed Oil on Canvas Board Woman Bangs High Collared Victorian Edwardian Dress Brooch

Cubist Painting Original Female Portrait Framed Modern Abstract Art Oil on Canvas Board Woman Nightgown Dress Combing Her Purple Hair Chair

Custom Oil portrait painting, painting portrait of a girl. Alla Prima handmade oil portrait.

Large Original Black and White Abstract Art Square Painting Contemporary Art Modern Art Oil Painting Canvas Artwork Designed by Sky Whitman

Mars

The blue lobster of Belfast. Original oil painting by Vivienne Strauss.

Sonny's Blues. Original oil painting by Vivienne Strauss.

Small Abstract Painting • Small Matted Original Abstract • Mini Abstract Painting • Ready to Frame Art • Simple Art • Frame Not Included

Small Abstract Painting • Small Matted Original Abstract • Mini Abstract Painting • Ready to Frame Art • Simple Art • Frame Not Included

Small Abstract Painting • Small Matted Original Abstract • Black and White Abstract • Ready to Frame Art • Simple Art • Frame Not Included

Small Abstract Painting • Small Matted Original Abstract • Black and White Abstract • Ready to Frame Art • Simple Art • Frame Not Included

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