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.

Oil Paintings

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Mandarin tree ORIGINAL oil painting, Still life for kitchen wall art, Neutral oil painting ,Rustic Wall Art, Abstract art gift for her 11x14

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Original Cherry Painting, Oil Painting, Fruit Illustration, Home Decor For Kitchen, Framed Wall Art, Photorealistic, Realistic Art,

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Provence landscape painting, Original oil painting, Abstract landscape, Flowers field painting, Impressionism art, Wall hanging, Art gift

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Bird portrait Original oil painting by UK artist j payne

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$109.73

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Custom oil painting on canvas, oil painting from photo, real oil painting commissions, family portraits, gifts for family

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Original oil painting - pet portrait of a border Collie dog by UK artist j Payne

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$64.55

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Abstract Portrait Of A Man, Standing Person Portrait, Small Surreal Male Art, Unique Original Oil Painting, Modern Surrealism Art

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Woman Face Artwork Abstract Portrait Original Art Diverse Woman Portrait Oil Painting Woman Portrait Painting Fine Art 8*8 by DiyaSanat

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Original Oil Painting Lily of the Valley Art Floral Artwork Spring White Flowers Hand Painted Art Moody Still Life Oil Painting

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Tiny Landscape Oil Painting in Gold Frame, Framed Landscape Art Print, Countryside Home Decor, Mini Farm Oil Painting, Small Landscape Art

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Lake abstract landscape, Large Original oil painting on canvas, Modern Impressionism, Pink sunset, Living room wall art, Fine art 2024.

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$219.00

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Original Oil Painting Landscape, Vintage, ukrainian art, seascape, one of a kind

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Wall Art Original Painting Oil On Canvas Contemporary Minimalist Art Modern Home Décor Affordable Art Yellow and Blue by Daria Baklykova

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Original Painting Square Abstract Painting 8x8 Art Dark Green Abstract Landscape Blue Contemporary Art Textured Wall Art Modern Green

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Fall Landscape French Oil painting On Canvas Small Abstract Art Mini Original Art Countryside Painting Scenic Wall Art Rain Cloud Painting

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Peony Painting Flower Original Art Floral Wall Art Pink Peonies In Vase Oil Canvas Artwork 8 by 10 inch by N.Chernous

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Cloud ORIGINAL Oil Painting, California Landscape Painting Vast, bedroom wall decor ,national parks Original Artwork, Gift for Housewarming

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Original Avocado Painting, Oil Painting, Fruit Illustration, Home Decor For Kitchen, Gold Framed Wall Art,

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Peony Painting Flower Original Art Pink Red Peonies Impasto Oil Painting Small Wall Art 6x6 Blooms of Elegance Impressionist Artwork

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Oyster Painting Gold Frame Original Artwork Food Original Art Oyster Shell Small Wall Decor by ArtSpaceByAlla

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One of a Kind Original Abstract Oil Painting, Small Framed Painting on Canvas Board, Modern and Contemporary Wall Art

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Abstract Portrait With Oil Paints On Hardboard 7 By 8 Inches Modern Painting Of A Person Without A Face Painted By A Professional Artist

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Oyster Painting Lemon Artwork Food Original Art Impasto Small Oil Painting For Gift Kitchen Wall Art

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6x6 Abstract Beige Purple Black Small Abstract Original Oil Painting Square Abstract Forms Dark Minimal Contemporary Modern Tiny Art

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Wildflower Painting in Frame Flower Original Art Small Gift Original Artwork Ukraine Painting

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Small Lowers Eye Painting, Original oil painting on small frame , Small Oil painting miniature by Nesibe Bicici

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African American Woman Painting Impasto Original Art Black Woman Painting Oil Art Black Woman 6 by 8 Inch

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Original oil painting Woman with Cat, Gift for her

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LANDSCAPE BUNDLE #3 - Unframed Oil Painting Prints - Oil Painting Countryside - Mini Farm Oil Painting - Small Landscape Art - Kitchen Art

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Lilac Painting Flower Original Art Impasto Oil Painting 6x6 painting Floral Small Painting by ArtProkopaloSv

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Sale Price $60.00
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Wedding Oil Painting From Photo, Custom Wedding Portrait Canvas, Anniversary Gift for Couple, Wife Husband Present, Unique Gift

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Flower field ORIGINAL oil painting, Impasto painting landscape, Muted Yellow Nature Scenery Painting, Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Vintage STYLE

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Landscape Oil Painting Fine Art Print - Cloud Painting Modern Wall Art Print

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Original Oil Painting Bluebonnets Flowers Art Painting Floral Artwork Spring Blue Flowers Hand Painted Art Moody Still Life Oil Painting

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Country Landscape Painting, Unframed Print, Original Oil Painting, Modern Farmhouse Decor, Canvas Print, Impressionist Landscape

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Original oil painting - pet portrait of a Jack Russell dog by UK artist j Payne

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Red rose painting, Oil painting small, Original floral art, Single flower painting, Art gifts for her, Art for shelf

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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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Cuzco Painting with Frame "Virgin Mary with the Holy Spirit" - Interior decoration - Cusco school - Home decoration 123

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Oil Paintings

Mandarin tree ORIGINAL oil painting, Still life for kitchen wall art, Neutral oil painting ,Rustic Wall Art, Abstract art gift for her 11x14

Original Cherry Painting, Oil Painting, Fruit Illustration, Home Decor For Kitchen, Framed Wall Art, Photorealistic, Realistic Art,

Provence landscape painting, Original oil painting, Abstract landscape, Flowers field painting, Impressionism art, Wall hanging, Art gift

Bird portrait Original oil painting by UK artist j payne

Custom oil painting on canvas, oil painting from photo, real oil painting commissions, family portraits, gifts for family

Original oil painting - pet portrait of a border Collie dog by UK artist j Payne

Abstract Portrait Of A Man, Standing Person Portrait, Small Surreal Male Art, Unique Original Oil Painting, Modern Surrealism Art

Woman Face Artwork Abstract Portrait Original Art Diverse Woman Portrait Oil Painting Woman Portrait Painting Fine Art 8*8 by DiyaSanat

Original Oil Painting Lily of the Valley Art Floral Artwork Spring White Flowers Hand Painted Art Moody Still Life Oil Painting

Tiny Landscape Oil Painting in Gold Frame, Framed Landscape Art Print, Countryside Home Decor, Mini Farm Oil Painting, Small Landscape Art

Lake abstract landscape, Large Original oil painting on canvas, Modern Impressionism, Pink sunset, Living room wall art, Fine art 2024.

Original Oil Painting Landscape, Vintage, ukrainian art, seascape, one of a kind

Wall Art Original Painting Oil On Canvas Contemporary Minimalist Art Modern Home Décor Affordable Art Yellow and Blue by Daria Baklykova

Original Painting Square Abstract Painting 8x8 Art Dark Green Abstract Landscape Blue Contemporary Art Textured Wall Art Modern Green

Fall Landscape French Oil painting On Canvas Small Abstract Art Mini Original Art Countryside Painting Scenic Wall Art Rain Cloud Painting

Peony Painting Flower Original Art Floral Wall Art Pink Peonies In Vase Oil Canvas Artwork 8 by 10 inch by N.Chernous

Cloud ORIGINAL Oil Painting, California Landscape Painting Vast, bedroom wall decor ,national parks Original Artwork, Gift for Housewarming

Original Avocado Painting, Oil Painting, Fruit Illustration, Home Decor For Kitchen, Gold Framed Wall Art,

Peony Painting Flower Original Art Pink Red Peonies Impasto Oil Painting Small Wall Art 6x6 Blooms of Elegance Impressionist Artwork

Oyster Painting Gold Frame Original Artwork Food Original Art Oyster Shell Small Wall Decor by ArtSpaceByAlla

One of a Kind Original Abstract Oil Painting, Small Framed Painting on Canvas Board, Modern and Contemporary Wall Art

Abstract Portrait With Oil Paints On Hardboard 7 By 8 Inches Modern Painting Of A Person Without A Face Painted By A Professional Artist

Oyster Painting Lemon Artwork Food Original Art Impasto Small Oil Painting For Gift Kitchen Wall Art

6x6 Abstract Beige Purple Black Small Abstract Original Oil Painting Square Abstract Forms Dark Minimal Contemporary Modern Tiny Art

Wildflower Painting in Frame Flower Original Art Small Gift Original Artwork Ukraine Painting

Small Lowers Eye Painting, Original oil painting on small frame , Small Oil painting miniature by Nesibe Bicici

BON APPETIT BUNDLE Art Prints - Unframed Oil Painting - Oil Painting Kitchen Art Prints - Sill Life Oil Painting Prints - French Kitchen

African American Woman Painting Impasto Original Art Black Woman Painting Oil Art Black Woman 6 by 8 Inch

Original oil painting Woman with Cat, Gift for her

LANDSCAPE BUNDLE #3 - Unframed Oil Painting Prints - Oil Painting Countryside - Mini Farm Oil Painting - Small Landscape Art - Kitchen Art

Lilac Painting Flower Original Art Impasto Oil Painting 6x6 painting Floral Small Painting by ArtProkopaloSv

Wedding Oil Painting From Photo, Custom Wedding Portrait Canvas, Anniversary Gift for Couple, Wife Husband Present, Unique Gift

Flower field ORIGINAL oil painting, Impasto painting landscape, Muted Yellow Nature Scenery Painting, Farmhouse Kitchen Decor Vintage STYLE

Peony Oil Painting Vintage Style Art White Peony French Decor Bedroom Original Painting Housewarming Gift Flower Painting

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

Custom oil painting from photo on canvas, landscape commission original oil painting on canvas, Art commission from photo, personalized gift

Landscape Oil Painting Fine Art Print - Cloud Painting Modern Wall Art Print

Original Oil Painting Bluebonnets Flowers Art Painting Floral Artwork Spring Blue Flowers Hand Painted Art Moody Still Life Oil Painting

Original oil painting, Gold framed vintage painting, Oil painting original vintage, Vintage oil painting original, Oil painting original

Small Abstract Portrait, Deconstructed Art, Surreal Painting, No Face Artwork, Altered Portrait, Modern Art, Modern Surrealism Portrait

Country Landscape Painting, Unframed Print, Original Oil Painting, Modern Farmhouse Decor, Canvas Print, Impressionist Landscape

Sardines Painting,Framed Artwork,Kitchen Wall Decor,Fish Painting,Vintage Style Art,Golden Frame,Oil Painting

Original oil painting - pet portrait of a Jack Russell dog by UK artist j Payne

Red rose painting, Oil painting small, Original floral art, Single flower painting, Art gifts for her, Art for shelf

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

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

ARTICHOKE Art Print - Unframed Oil Painting Print - Oil Painting Still Life - Artichoke Oil Painting - French Kitchen Art - Restaurant Art

Cuzco Painting with Frame "Virgin Mary with the Holy Spirit" - Interior decoration - Cusco school - Home decoration 123

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