Shewmaker’s chosen medium is oil paint.
“I am fluent in pastel, oil and digital painting software, but the medium that gives me the most thrill and satisfaction is oil,” she said.
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The artist has always been making masterpieces, even as a child.
“I actually was never not an artist,” Shewmaker said. “All kids doodle and draw, but there comes a time when the child will discover what interests him and go in that direction. I was already doing what I loved and have never stopped creating art.”
Since she already knew oil painting was her favorite medium, Shewmaker was able to plunge into a style of art that she loved.
“My forte as an artist is portrait painting. I have been accepted into and have my work represented by an online portrait gallery that represents the finest portrait artists in America,” she said.
Once you get used to a number of different artistic styles and mediums, you will be able to easily find your passion. Sign up for a class on oil painting today, especially if you already have some background in art or painting. Oil painting takes some careful instruction and a lot of practice, but the medium can yield some of the most rewarding artwork as a finished product. Even beginning artists will gain valuable knowledge and experience from taking a basic oil painting class. Instruction will cover color mixing and using different oils for different effects on the canvas.