While the rise of oil paint is associated with the Renaissance, paintings using poppy-seed oil have been dated as far back as seventh-century Afghanistan. But there's one key reason this paint ...

It's sensible to follow Howard Lyon's methodical guide to painting in a renaissance style without using actual oil paints ...

Originally attributed to Pieter Pourbus, a Flemish Renaissance artist who worked in Bruges during the 16th century, the painting depicts an austere man and his young daughter in matching ruffs.

In this case, visible brushwork becomes another expressive means for an artist. The technique became popular in the Renaissance era after oil paint became widely available and popular among ...