Oil Painting Step-by-step - Softcover

From the beginner to the experienced artist, all oil painting enthusiasts will benefit from this practical and comprehensive guide. Starting with advice on materials, color, composition and painting from photographs, it goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques
- wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, scumbling, dry brush, sgraffito, impasto and glazing
- and the wonderful effects they can produce. Easy to follow lessons explain how to paint landscapes, seascapes, skyscapes, animals, still lifes and flowers, and each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the 4 artists. 160 pages. More Info: SEARCH PRESS-Oil Painting Step-By-Step. This comprehensive guide to painting with oils draws on the expertise of four respected artists and includes a rich variety of styles and techniques. Easy to follow instructions show how to master methods such as wet on wet, scumbling, sgraffito, glazing, and using water-mixable oils to create landscapes, seascapes, skies, still life, and flowers. Thirteen demonstrations and over 300 step-by-step photographs make this an excellent reference book for both beginners and experienced artists. Authors: Noel Gregory, James Horton, Roy Lang, and Michael Sanders. Softcover, 160 pages. Imported.