What is the difference between oil paintings and acrylic paintings?

If you’re looking for some bold, dramatic artwork for your home, an oil painting is an excellent choice thanks to a unique medium that utilizes oil-based paints to create dramatic and colorful images. When it comes to acrylic vs. oil paint, it’s mostly about the consistency and texture of the type of paint used. Each of these types of paintings are unique, but acrylic paintings use water-based paints, while oil paintings use paint made with special drying oils and a base infused with linseed or some other carrier ingredient that helps the paint retain moisture longer. The thicker consistency of oil paint gives these types of paintings a distinctive look, and it also allows the artist to build up the paints to create multiple textures and lines on the paper or canvas.

What types of oil paintings can you find on Etsy?

Skilled artists on Etsy create a wide array of beautiful oil paintings, so you’re sure to discover a new favorite. Gorgeous landscape oil paintings featuring peaceful tree-covered mountains, sandy beaches, and rolling hillsides will bring a tranquil element to your space. Look for an oil painting on canvas featuring a variety of interesting subjects like homes and buildings, trees and flowers, or animals to add a new visual element to any room of your home. An abstract oil painting in bold colors will give your space a dash of modern style. You can also find Etsy sellers that will create a custom piece made just for you including a beautiful oil painting portrait of yourself, your family, or even your beloved furry cat or dog friends. Choose a custom oil painting featuring your favorite image, size, and colors for a one-of-a-kind piece of art you’ll cherish for years to come. You can also find vintage oil paintings that have been hand-painted by artists from different eras. Antique oil paintings give your walls a classic work of art that’s sure to be appreciated.

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Lunch in Provence, Original oil painting on canvas, Food picture, Food and drinks painting, Still life painting, Bread and cheese, Tomatoes

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Oyster painting Moody still life oil painting original Oyster artwork small 6x6

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Oil Painting, Seaside, Seascape, Seashore, Waves, Ocean, Coastal, Beach, Framed, Art, Small, Cornwall, Somerset, Scotland, Norfolk, Devon

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Fish painting Seafood painting Sardine art Food painting Original oil painting Newspaper art

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Swimming Figure Painting, Woman Bathing, Whimsigoth Decor, Original Oil, 8x10 inches

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Original Work, Water Study, Not a Print, Painting in canvas panel, Waves on the Water, Gift for Her, 8x8 canvas wall art

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Turquoise abstract art, turquoise wall art, Small original abstract painting, original oil painting

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Landscape Painting on Canvas, Original Painting, Lavender Painting, Tuscany Painting, Impressionist Art, Country Art, Bedroom Wall Art

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Original Portrait Painting Woman "Daydreaming", 16x24in Contemporary Portrait Art, Female Illustration Artwork, Blonde Girl, Gift for Her

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Sale Price $346.50
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Robin bird painting original in frame, Miniature small oil painting 4x4 bird art gift for mom, Small art frame bird on blossom brunch

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Bee Painting on Bluebonnet Flower Painting Small Artwork Miniature Wall Art Honey bee

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Custom Portrait Painting from your Photo,Personalized Family Painting Canvas,Custom Couple Portrait,Digital Print on Canvas Ready to Hang

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Peony Painting Ukraine Art Flower Painting Floral Shabby Chick Original Art Peonies Impasto Framed Original Oil Painting

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Forget-me-nots Art Mini Original Painting Blue Flowers Small Artwork Round Small Oil Painting Gold Frame Impasto Floral Art 2.4х2.4 inch

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Oil painting of YOUR dog, ready to hang. Custom hand crafted art to memorialize your Good Dog or gift to a loved one.

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$150.00

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Eagle Nest Gold (New Mexico landscape, New Mexico painting, cloud paintings, Philmont)

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Golden California Poppy Miniature Painting in Frame Small Artwork Poppy Yellow flower Oil painting Impasto Original Wall Art

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Under the Umbrella

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Original Painting Abstract Face Art Abstract Portrait Black Woman Painting African Woman Original Art Stylish Afro American Girl Portrait

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Great Blue Heron Bird Prints Coastal Wall Art Nautical Wall Decor Beach House Decor Watercolor Painting Large Ocean Picture Set of 3 Artwork

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YELLOW TULIPS PAINTING, floral art, still life flowers, original flower art, yellow flowers, oil painting flowers, mason jar floral

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Original Painting Abstract Face Art African Portrait American Woman Portrait Original Art Abstract No Face Oil Modern Painting African Girl

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Custom pet portraits painting Dog portraits Dog painting- oil painting on canvas Handmade pet portrait Custom dog portrait Father's day gift

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Sardine art original painting Sardines still life oil painting miniature French country kitchen art 4x6

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SUMMER FIELDS Art Print - Unframed Oil Painting Print - Oil Painting Countryside - Mini Farm Painting - Small Landscape Kitchen Art

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MISTLETOE Art Print - Unframed Mistletoe Oil Painting Print - Winter Oil Painting - Classic Christmas Original Oil Art Painting - Mistletoe

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Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Maine Landscape, Jordon Pond, Acadia National Park, by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Winter Landscape, Snow by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Winter Landscape, Snow by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Winter Landscape, Snow by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene, Urban Landscape, Bergen Street, Grand Avenue, by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Mountains, Farmhouse, Autumn, by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Ogunquit, Maine, Fishing Boats, Perkins Cove, by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Provence, France, Street Scene, by Robert Lafond

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Original Painting, Studio Still Life by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Washington's Crossing Park, Delaware River, Nelson House, by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Cityscape, Brooklyn, Grand Avenue, Urban Landscape, Flag, by Robert Lafond

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Original Oil Painting, Aix-en-Provence, France, Urban Landscape, Street Scene, by Robert Lafond

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Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Beach Chair Umbrella Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Modern Beach House Art Gift

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SARDINES Art Print - Unframed Oil Painting Print - Oil Painting Still Life - Sardine Oil Painting - French Kitchen Art - Restaurant Fish Art

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Small Landscape Oil Painting Original for Wall Art Decor 7x7 inches.

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Oil Paintings

Lunch in Provence, Original oil painting on canvas, Food picture, Food and drinks painting, Still life painting, Bread and cheese, Tomatoes

Oyster painting Moody still life oil painting original Oyster artwork small 6x6

Oil Painting, Seaside, Seascape, Seashore, Waves, Ocean, Coastal, Beach, Framed, Art, Small, Cornwall, Somerset, Scotland, Norfolk, Devon

Fish painting Seafood painting Sardine art Food painting Original oil painting Newspaper art

Oil Painting, Seaside, Seascape, Seashore, Coastal, Beach, Sunset, Sunrise, Pink, Ocean, Framed, Small, Cornwall, Norfolk, Scotland, Wales

Swimming Figure Painting, Woman Bathing, Whimsigoth Decor, Original Oil, 8x10 inches

Original Work, Water Study, Not a Print, Painting in canvas panel, Waves on the Water, Gift for Her, 8x8 canvas wall art

Turquoise abstract art, turquoise wall art, Small original abstract painting, original oil painting

Landscape Painting on Canvas, Original Painting, Lavender Painting, Tuscany Painting, Impressionist Art, Country Art, Bedroom Wall Art

Original Portrait Painting Woman "Daydreaming", 16x24in Contemporary Portrait Art, Female Illustration Artwork, Blonde Girl, Gift for Her

Robin bird painting original in frame, Miniature small oil painting 4x4 bird art gift for mom, Small art frame bird on blossom brunch

Bee Painting on Bluebonnet Flower Painting Small Artwork Miniature Wall Art Honey bee

Custom Portrait Painting from your Photo,Personalized Family Painting Canvas,Custom Couple Portrait,Digital Print on Canvas Ready to Hang

Peony Painting Ukraine Art Flower Painting Floral Shabby Chick Original Art Peonies Impasto Framed Original Oil Painting

Forget-me-nots Art Mini Original Painting Blue Flowers Small Artwork Round Small Oil Painting Gold Frame Impasto Floral Art 2.4х2.4 inch

Oil painting of YOUR dog, ready to hang. Custom hand crafted art to memorialize your Good Dog or gift to a loved one.

Eagle Nest Gold (New Mexico landscape, New Mexico painting, cloud paintings, Philmont)

Golden California Poppy Miniature Painting in Frame Small Artwork Poppy Yellow flower Oil painting Impasto Original Wall Art

Under the Umbrella

Original Painting Abstract Face Art Abstract Portrait Black Woman Painting African Woman Original Art Stylish Afro American Girl Portrait

Great Blue Heron Bird Prints Coastal Wall Art Nautical Wall Decor Beach House Decor Watercolor Painting Large Ocean Picture Set of 3 Artwork

YELLOW TULIPS PAINTING, floral art, still life flowers, original flower art, yellow flowers, oil painting flowers, mason jar floral

Original Painting Abstract Face Art African Portrait American Woman Portrait Original Art Abstract No Face Oil Modern Painting African Girl

Custom pet portraits painting Dog portraits Dog painting- oil painting on canvas Handmade pet portrait Custom dog portrait Father's day gift

Sardine art original painting Sardines still life oil painting miniature French country kitchen art 4x6

SUMMER FIELDS Art Print - Unframed Oil Painting Print - Oil Painting Countryside - Mini Farm Painting - Small Landscape Kitchen Art

MISTLETOE Art Print - Unframed Mistletoe Oil Painting Print - Winter Oil Painting - Classic Christmas Original Oil Art Painting - Mistletoe

Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Maine Landscape, Jordon Pond, Acadia National Park, by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Winter Landscape, Snow by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Winter Landscape, Snow by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Winter Landscape, Snow by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene, Urban Landscape, Bergen Street, Grand Avenue, by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Berkshire Landscape, Mountains, Farmhouse, Autumn, by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Ogunquit, Maine, Fishing Boats, Perkins Cove, by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Provence, France, Street Scene, by Robert Lafond

Original Painting, Studio Still Life by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Brooklyn, Cityscape, Street Scene by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Washington's Crossing Park, Delaware River, Nelson House, by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Cityscape, Brooklyn, Grand Avenue, Urban Landscape, Flag, by Robert Lafond

Original Oil Painting, Aix-en-Provence, France, Urban Landscape, Street Scene, by Robert Lafond

Jennifer Boswell 8x8 Beach Chair Umbrella Signed Canvas Print from Original Oil Painting Kitchen Painting Modern Beach House Art Gift

SARDINES Art Print - Unframed Oil Painting Print - Oil Painting Still Life - Sardine Oil Painting - French Kitchen Art - Restaurant Fish Art

Small Landscape Oil Painting Original for Wall Art Decor 7x7 inches.

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