Painting with Oils (SBSLA02) (Step-by-Step Leisure Arts) - Softcover

July 2006 Immerse yourself in this delightful book and you are soon breathing in the atmosphere of these superb paintings. Take one look at these paintings and you will be inspired to either start learning how to paint with oils or to brush up your skills to advanced levels. The book takes you through step-by-step sequences to build up your confidence and your skills. Several useful sub-topics are covered such as using a limited palette, painting a landscape, painting skies, painting trees, working from photographs, adding foreground detail and painting flowers. If you are very nervous about attempting your first oil painting this is essential reading, as it covers everything. What I love about this book is each painting has notes to say exactly how it was accomplished. This book is sure to be a winner with any artist! * minigallery.co.uk *

Over 80 step-by-step photographs take you through all the basics with helpful demonstrations which clearly illustrate how to paint skies, landscapes, flowers and animals. You will learn about the materials you need, how to start, using a limited palette, using photographs as inspiration, and creating perspective, tone, light and shade. Whatever your skill level, you will be able to develop your own style with this invaluable, easy-to-follow guide.