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1. Abstract Oil Paintings
Abstract oil paintings offer artists the freedom to blend, layer, and shape vibrant colors, creating works that evolve organically. Artists also choose oil for its radiant depth and tactile nuance, achieving expressive forms and a luminous energy hard to match with faster-drying media.
2. Modern Oil Paintings
Shop oil paintings that bridge heritage and innovation, exploring themes from abstraction to folk-inspired forms to personal identities.
3. Impressionist Oil Paintings
Impressionist works capture the fleeting light and mood — the dawn, dusk, and the shifting seasons. Oil’s slow drying and rich saturation helped them blend tones, add textures, and create that unique effect. While oil was also used to paint oil portraits and landscape oil paintings in exquisite detail, it also helped artists achieve the emotional mood and atmosphere of a scene that they wanted to capture.
4. Minimalist Oil Paintings
Where the technique of oil painting meets quiet simplicity — works that use pared-down form and palette, bringing clarity and mindful elegance to your space.
5. Traditional & Classic Oil Paintings
These paintings feature mostly classical techniques used to achieve realistic paintings and hyper realistic works. The technique was mastered by the European artists and eventually Indian artists like Raja Ravi Varma blended Indian mythology and storytelling with this style which made the style and technique widely popular.
Meet the Artists Behind the Beautiful Oil Paintings
1. H R Devulapalli
H. R. Devulapalli pairs layered oils with meditative geometry channeling Indian philosophy, inviting viewers into a serene, introspective space.
2. Swati Kale
Swati Kale’s oil paintings bloom with vibrant floral rhythms, capturing nature’s delicate balance with a textured, immersive brushwork that celebrates life's ephemeral beauty.
3. Sulakshana Dharmadhikari
Sulakshana’s oil on canvas breathes life into nature’s subtleties — from the softness of petals to the graceful flight of butterflies.
4. Yograj Verma
Yograj Verma weaves ancestral spirituality into oil through mythological symbols and faceless deities, creating sacred narratives that transcend form and invite devotion.
5. Nilisha Phad
Nilisha Phad’s layered oil canvases explore identity and femininity with poetic symbolism, merging personal and collective histories.
6. Gita Hudson
Gita Hudson uses rich oil textures to evoke timeless human narratives of the temple murals in Tamil Nadu and her abstract works.
7. Amit Bhar
Amit Bhar uses oil to paint in the style of the masters, bringing exquisite detail and capturing a precise moment in time — whether the rituals in Varanasi or his series featuring women.
8. Gayatri Deshpande
Gayatri Deshpande’s oil paintings celebrate nature’s fluidity and elemental rhythms, a celebration of organic harmony and emotive color.
How to Choose the Right Oil Painting Artwork
1. Rich Texture & Color Depth
Seek paintings with layered brushwork and vibrant pigments; these add atmosphere and presence to any room.
2. Long-Lasting Durability
Choose oil paintings online from trusted artists and galleries. Authentic materials ensure decades of visual pleasure.
3. Artistic Heritage & Craftsmanship
Consider the artist’s story and technique — ArtFlute showcases biographies to let collectors choose artists who have a dedicated practice of exploring specific themes.
Why Buy Original Oil Paintings Online from ArtFlute?
1. 100% Original Oil Paintings, Not Prints
Each oil painting artwork is handmade, offering texture and nuance prints cannot replicate.
2. Certificate of Authenticity with Every Purchase
Collect original oil paintings for sale online with the full assurance of documentation.
3. Worldwide Shipping & Safe Delivery
Buy oil paintings with confidence: ArtFlute’s logistics ensure protective packaging and global access.
4. Curated Selection by Expert Eyes
Every oil canvas painting is chosen for artistic integrity and relevance — no mass-produced pieces.
5. Support for Indian Artists & Become a Patron
Proceeds empower India’s vibrant art ecosystem, making your purchase part of a wider story.
FAQs About Oil Canvas Paintings
Yes. Oil paintings, when created with high-quality materials and cared for properly, can last for centuries. The durability of masterpieces in museums attests to their enduring quality. Store away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and excess moisture for the best longevity.
Absolutely. Every oil painting here is 100% original, handmade, not a print and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.
Oil paintings are generally a tad more expensive compared to other media like acrylic. You’ll find small works (about 12 inches) starting from ₹20,000 ($250) and can go up to several lakhs for larger canvases or works by established artists. Browse for a real-time range, ArtFlute supports new and seasoned collectors.
Yes, many artists on ArtFlute welcome commissions, allowing you to request custom sizes, themes, or color palettes for oil paintings.
Oil paint (pigment mixed with linseed or poppy oil), stretched or wooden canvas, prepared panels, and artist brushes are core materials. Varnishes and mediums may be used to refine texture and protection.
Keep artwork away from direct sun, heat, or damp. For cleaning, lightly dust with a soft, dry cloth or natural brush. Never use water, sprays, or commercial cleaners — consult a professional for deeper cleaning.

