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What is the oil painting texture?

Oil painting with texture is accomplished essentially by the density of the paint you use

What is the texture of an oil painting? 

Concentrated paint will create impasto texture, while thin paint will expose more canvas texture. 

You can also achieve various textures by applying colors using different tools like a pallet knife. 

You can mix your oil paint with heavy-bodied mediums such as oil extender or oil painting cold wax

What can I add to oil paint for texture? 

You can also use oil paint straight from the tube, with no medium or thinner. It will allow you to take advantage of the thick, buttery texture of oil paint in its traditional tube consistency. 

However, it will take some time for this paint to dry.