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Oil Painting Step-by-Step
by Noel Gregory & James Horton

Publisher: Search Press
Edition: Paperback

ISBN 13: 9781844486656

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, colour 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.

Price: £12.99

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How to Paint: Oils
by Stephen Rose

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

How to Paint: Oils is a stunning new book that introduces the reader to the subject of oil painting. The book assumes no previous knowledge of this exciting medium, and covers everything you need to be acquainted with to get started, from equipment and materials through to methods and techniques. This is a serious art book for serious artists, designed to both inspire and teach beginners, and to provide experienced painters with a solid introduction to oils. The rigorous text is supported with full-colour photographs, and clear descriptions and step-by-step instructions are provided throughout. The book culminates in three step-by-step projects, giving the reader the opportunity to produce three fantastic oil paintings of their own.
Price: £8.99

Oil Painting Step by Step
by Anita Hampton

Publisher Walter Foster Publishing
Edition Paperback
Price: £6.99

Painting with Oils
by Noel Gregory

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

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.
Price: £6.99

Painting with Oils
by Michael Sanders

Publisher Search Press
Edition Paperback

Michael Sanders shows how to create successful oil paintings - from stormy skies and dramatic landscapes to tranquil harbours and seascapes. Specially comissioned photographs guide you every step of the way, from the first stroke of the brush to applying final highlights.
Price: £9.99

Oil Painting Workbook
by Stan Smith

Publisher David & Charles
Edition Spiral bound

A complete painting course for the beginner in ten easy to follow lessons, designed to make oils accessible to everyone.Demonstrating the versatility of oil paints, fundamental techniques are explained in a straightforward fashion, although readers are encouraged to experiment, leaving room for artistic flair.Repackaged with a new user-friendly wiro-binding.
Price: £12.99

Painting Class: Oil
by David Sanmiguel

Publisher GMC Publications
Edition Paperback

Nearly all the greatest modern painters have favoured oils for their rich hues and expressive texture, but you don’t have to be Van Gogh or Monet to make oils work for you. This step-by-step, gorgeously illustrated entry into the popular Painting Class series introduces all the materials, techniques, and styles needed to become comfortable with this versatile medium. Find out about the properties and ingredients of oil paint and how to mix your own and work with solvents and dryers. When and how to use brushes and spatulas to shape the paint; how to create realistic flesh-tones; and how to “model” oils without blending brushstrokes. You’ll also learn the characteristics of warm, cool and neutral colours and how to approach figure drawing, still-lifes and landscapes.
Price: £10.99

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