The strokes have to be applied steadily when it comes to oil paintings. You must refrain from using too much color as the painting can get smudged in this way. Also extra pressure must not b applied on the brush. The life of the painting can be reduced by application of lesser pressure. This is because sufficient oil may not be absorbed in the canvas. Hence you have to learn the proper technique of oil painting to be able to create one. Oil paintings such as Van Gogh paintings are extremely popular and true masterpieces when it comes to this genre of art. These paintings can be found in reputed art galleries and fetch grand sums of money even at auctions.
The painting is left to dry after its completion. Then a clear coat of varnish is applied to the painting and this process is called “varnishing”. Through this process the life of the painting can be extended greatly. The waterproof effect also is possible with this process. The finishing coat must be applied uniformly so that the painting does not get spoilt over time. Once the process gets completed the varnish is left to dry. Through this process the color of the painting sets perfectly and a glossy and smooth look is given to the painting.