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Oil painting step-by-step

This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all oil painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, painting from photographs, color and composition, it goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, sc...

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Other Authors: Gregory, Noel., Horton, James., Sanders, Michael, 1950-, Lang, Roy.
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Tunbridge Wells, Kent [England] : Search Press, 2011.
Series: Step-by-step leisure arts.
Step by step series (Tunbridge Wells, Kent)
Subjects:
Painting > Technique.
Summary: This is a practical and comprehensive guide for all oil painting enthusiasts, from the beginner to the experienced artist. Starting with advice on materials, painting from photographs, color and composition, it goes on to describe basic and more advanced techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, scumbling, dry brush, sgraffito, impasto and glazing and the wonderful effects they can produce. For those wanting to avoid the use of smelly additives like turpentine or white spirit, there is a section on water mixable oils. For readers who would like to see quick results, there is a section on instant oil painting, or painting in an intuitive, spontaneous way. Easy to follow step-by-step demonstrations show the reader how to paint landscapes, sea and sky, still life and flowers, and each section is accompanied by a selection of inspirational paintings by the four featured artists, in a rich variety of styles. This book comprises material from the Leisure Arts and Tips & Techniques series.
Item Description: Based on Painting with oils and Flowers in oils by Noel Gregory (2000), Landscapes in oils and Water mixable oils by Michael Sanders (2003), Instant oil painting by Noel Gregory (2006) and Painting landscapes in oils by James Horton (2007).
Cover and additional text by Roy Lang.
Includes index.
Physical Description: 160 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
ISBN: 9781844486656
1844486656
Author Notes: Noel Gregory is an artist who specializes in oil painting. He is the author of "Instant Oil Painting" and "Landscapes in Oils." Michael Sanders is a teacher and graphic artist and the author of "Landscapes in Oils" and "Painting with Oils." Roy Lang is a professional painter and teacher. He is the recipient of the 2002 Artist of the Year award from the Society of All Artists. James Horton is the author of numerous practical art books, including "Learn to Draw the Figure," "Pastel Techniques," and "Skin Tones." He teaches art in colleges around the UK and has exhibited his work widely, including mixed exhibitions at the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Academy, and the Royal Portrait Society.

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