So i feel a little awkward posting this . Please delete if not appropriate I’ve found out the forum is gone has anyone here archived any of the articles on the topic of oil painting that i can somehow get a hold of and download on my side ? Thanks

You can try Historicus Forma.
Their 'Features' tab has a Painting section:-
http://hfmodeling.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=features&file=index&secid=85
You may find something of interest there.

Cheers,
Andrew

I tried the internet archive but while the front page is archived the forum apparently is not. Sorry if I can't be more helpful.

Of course, if you ask your questions here, I'm sure our friendly oil-painting members will be generous to help you. (I would but I have too little experience)

Thanks all for the replies