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Why are Oil Paintings expensive?

Paintings are an excellent medium and way of decorating one’s room, workplace etc. Paintings not only add to the aesthetics but also brings out the true selves of the people using the place. One can often be in a fix while deciding the right piece for the place. With the wide variety and genre of paintings in practice, it is difficult to zero down to one kind. However, there are some popular choices by the mass and Oil paintings definitely tops this list. Oil paintings are bright piece of art that not only lights up the room but also add richness to the same. But many complain that Oil paintings are a way too expensive. They are much costlier than their watercolor or acrylic counterparts. Here are a few details that will help one justify the expense. Oil paintings are painted in layers. It is never a single coat paint for oil paintings. Thus a lot more color is needed. Also, the colors are specialized i.e.oil soluble. This adds up to the cost again. Secondly, oils