Do you know how to watercolor, oil painting, or into crafting? We want to hear from youl Long-term residents at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA (CMCVAMC) Nursing Home are always in need of fun ...
Do you know how to watercolor, oil painting, or into crafting? We want to hear from youl Long-term residents at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA (CMCVAMC) Nursing Home are always in need of fun ...
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Fine Art Instructor
Colts Neck, NJ · On-site
$200 - $500/wk
Foundation skills in all visual fine art media including drawing, watercolor, pastel, collage, & acrylic and/or oil painting a must. Competitive pay for candidates who are driven, reliable, and have ...
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Fine Art Instructor
Colts Neck, NJ · On-site
$200 - $500/wk
Foundation skills in all visual fine art media including drawing, watercolor, pastel, collage, & acrylic and/or oil painting a must. Competitive pay for candidates who are driven, reliable, and have ...
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Fine Art Instructor
Colts Neck, NJ · On-site
$200 - $500/wk
Foundation skills in all visual fine art media including drawing, watercolor, pastel, collage, & acrylic and/or oil painting a must. Competitive pay for candidates who are driven, reliable, and have ...
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Fine Art Instructor
Colts Neck, NJ · On-site
$200 - $500/wk
Foundation skills in all visual fine art media including drawing, watercolor, pastel, collage, & acrylic and/or oil painting a must. Competitive pay for candidates who are driven, reliable, and have ...
Card makers may have many talents: photography collage watercolor and oil painting pen and ink drawing scrapbooking and using professional tools like a Cricut to create one of a kind greetings! We ...
Card makers may have many talents: photography collage watercolor and oil painting pen and ink drawing scrapbooking and using professional tools like a Cricut to create one of a kind greetings! We ...
Card makers may have many talents: photography collage watercolor and oil painting pen and ink drawing scrapbooking and using professional tools like a Cricut to create one of a kind greetings! We ...
Card makers may have many talents: photography collage watercolor and oil painting pen and ink drawing scrapbooking and using professional tools like a Cricut to create one of a kind greetings! We ...
Card makers may have many talents: photography collage watercolor and oil painting pen and ink drawing scrapbooking and using professional tools like a Cricut to create one of a kind greetings! We ...
Card makers may have many talents: photography collage watercolor and oil painting pen and ink drawing scrapbooking and using professional tools like a Cricut to create one of a kind greetings! We ...
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Art Instructors Wanted for Adults or Children classes
Lake Zurich, IL · On-site
$1.0K - $2.5K/yr
Art Instructor Wanted for our Drawing, Oil & Pastel Painting Classes We are looking for a talented, creative artist to share their enthusiasm, skills and love of art with our students. Mainstreet Art ...
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Art Instructors Wanted for Adults or Children classes
Lake Zurich, IL · On-site
$1.0K - $2.5K/yr
Art Instructor Wanted for our Drawing, Oil & Pastel Painting Classes We are looking for a talented, creative artist to share their enthusiasm, skills and love of art with our students. Mainstreet Art ...
EXPERIENCED PAINTER FOR GAS STATION REBRANDING
Milford, OH · On-site
$21 - $34/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
If acrylics, oil paint, and scissor lifts get your adrenaline going, come make your mark with us on gas stations everywhere! We're a fast-growing company specializing in sign installation and repairs ...
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EXPERIENCED PAINTER FOR GAS STATION REBRANDING
Milford, OH · On-site
$21 - $34/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
If acrylics, oil paint, and scissor lifts get your adrenaline going, come make your mark with us on gas stations everywhere! We're a fast-growing company specializing in sign installation and repairs ...
Paint Foreman
Port Allen, LA · On-site
$17.25 - $23/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
New
Paint Foreman
Port Allen, LA · On-site
$17.25 - $23/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
New
Paint Foreman
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
Paint Foreman
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
Paint Foreman
$17.25 - $23/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
New
Paint Foreman
$17.25 - $23/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
New
Paint Journeyman
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
Paint Journeyman
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
Spray Painter
West Yarmouth, MA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
Stewart Painting in Yarmouth, MA, is searching for a full-time Spray Painter. If precision matters ... Experience with airless and/or HVLP sprayersUnderstanding of coatings (latex, oil, lacquer, primers ...
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Spray Painter
West Yarmouth, MA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
Stewart Painting in Yarmouth, MA, is searching for a full-time Spray Painter. If precision matters ... Experience with airless and/or HVLP sprayersUnderstanding of coatings (latex, oil, lacquer, primers ...
Part-Time Art Teacher - Larchmont, NY
Larchmont, NY · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
... oil painting, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel, chalk pastel, etc.) Energized by working with children and adults and nurturing their creative confidence Warm, engaging, and student ...
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Part-Time Art Teacher - Larchmont, NY
Larchmont, NY · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
... oil painting, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, charcoal, oil pastel, chalk pastel, etc.) Energized by working with children and adults and nurturing their creative confidence Warm, engaging, and student ...
Paint Journeyman
Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
Paint Journeyman
Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
Paint Foreman
Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
Paint Foreman
Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
Paint Foreman
Port Allen, LA · On-site
$17.25 - $23/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
New
Paint Foreman
Port Allen, LA · On-site
$17.25 - $23/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
New
Paint Foreman
Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
Paint Foreman
Mont Belvieu, TX · On-site
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cover surfaces with drop cloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting. - Selects and mixes ...
Spray Painter
West Yarmouth, MA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Stewart Painting in Yarmouth, MA, is searching for a full-time Spray Painter . If precision matters ... Understanding of coatings (latex, oil, lacquer, primers) * Strong attention to detail * Ability to ...
Spray Painter
West Yarmouth, MA · On-site
$23 - $25/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Stewart Painting in Yarmouth, MA, is searching for a full-time Spray Painter . If precision matters ... Understanding of coatings (latex, oil, lacquer, primers) * Strong attention to detail * Ability to ...
Paint Journeyman
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
Paint Journeyman
$16.25 - $21.75/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... oil, and grease from the surfaces to be covered, removing old paint and wall coverings, cracks and holes are filled and smoothed over. - Must know what materials were used to make the paint and which ...
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$16.12 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.66 - $16.83
37% of jobs
The median wage is $18.56 / hr.
$16.83 - $18.99
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How much do oil painting jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil painting in the United States is $22.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $28.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the oil painting position, and why are they important?
To excel in oil painting professionally, a strong foundation in fine art techniques, color theory, and visual composition is essential, often supported by a degree in fine arts or substantial portfolio work. Familiarity with a wide array of painting tools, preservation materials, and art studio equipment is typically required, and some roles may value experience with digital portfolio platforms. Creativity, self-motivation, and effective communication are important soft skills, especially when engaging with clients, galleries, or collaborative projects. These competencies are vital for producing high-quality artwork, maintaining professional relationships, and building a sustainable artistic career.
What does a typical workday look like for a professional oil painter?
A typical workday for a professional oil painter often involves several hours dedicated to creating, refining, and finishing art pieces, which requires focused attention to detail and technical skill. Many oil painters balance personal studio time with meeting clients or curators, attending exhibitions, and managing administrative tasks such as photographing work, updating portfolios, or coordinating sales. Collaboration can occur when working on commissioned projects or contributing to group shows, while independent artists may also spend time networking and marketing their work. This variety keeps the role dynamic and allows painters to develop both artistically and professionally.
What is an oil painting?
An Oil Painting job typically involves creating artwork using oil-based paints on canvas or other surfaces. Artists in this role blend colors, apply layers, and use various techniques to achieve depth and texture in their paintings. Depending on the job, they may work as freelancers, sell commissioned pieces, or teach oil painting. Some may also restore old paintings or create reproductions of classic works. Skills in composition, color theory, and brushwork are essential for success in this field.
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Recreation Therapy Groups - "Fun" Ambassadors
Philadelphia, PA • On-site
Other
Posted 11 days ago
Job description
Seeking help from church, civic, community, Veterans Service Organizations (VSO) and other groups!
Do you like bingo? Throwing parties? Enjoy playing games? Do you know how to watercolor, oil painting, or into crafting? We want to hear from youl Long-term residents at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA (CMCVAMC) Nursing Home are always in need of fun activities. You can help make these happen.
Support Recreation Therapists and Nursing Home staff with the following:
- Bingo parties
- Ice cream socials
- Friendly visits and gift distributions
- Music
- And much more!
We need 6-7 weeks advance notice for potential activities since they need to be approved by CMCVAMC nursing home staff.