Howard Lyon

Howard has worked in the video game industry as a concept artist and art director. He has also freelanced on properties like Magic: the Gathering and Warcraft, as well as a fine artist for galleries.

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Oil painting supplies

How to use oil paints: 5 tips to get you started

By Howard Lyon published

Experiment with these begginer-friendly techniques

oil paint palette with colours on it

How to set up an oil paint palette

By Howard Lyon published

How to arrange and mix oils to make oil painting easier.

An artist painting a portrait in oils

Painting a portrait in oils: A guide

By Howard Lyon published

Learn how to focus on seeing key shapes in your subject, and use this technique to paint a portrait in oils.

A circular oil painting portrait of a lady looking off into the distance, against a glowing evening sky

Tackle portrait painting with oils

By Howard Lyon published

Tips for creating a portrait using an academic approach.

Canvas stretching

How to stretch a canvas and set up for oil paints

By Howard Lyon published

All you need to know about canvas stretching.

How to paint like a 19th-century master

By Howard Lyon published

Draw inspiration from artists like Alma-Tadema to create a portrait.

5 things you need for oil painting

By Howard Lyon last updated

Here's all the kit you need to start experimenting with oils.

Paint a portrait like the Old Masters

By Howard Lyon published

Discover how studying an Old Master can give us invaluable insights into their process, aesthetics and techniques.

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