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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

Learn to Paint Oils for the Beginner
by Alwyn Crawshaw

Publisher Harper Collins
Edition Paperback
Price: £9.99

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

Starter Guide: Painting in Oils
by Gabriel Martin Roig

Publisher New Holland
Edition Paperback

This title is aimed at the complete beginner who wants to learn the basics of painting in oils. The contents of the book are organised into two main chapters - "Materials and Techniques" and "Practical Exercises". The reader will be able to start learning straight away by practicing strokes and completing mini exercises. A specially created section, "The Practice Page", allows the reader to consolidate the skills learnt in the theory chapter, before moving on to complete the main projects. Contains 8-9 practical projects which put into action the skills learnt in the first chapter, such as strokes, shading, crosshatching and fading.
Price: £7.99

The Beginner's Guide: Oil Painting
by Angela Gair

Publisher New Holland
Edition Paperback

Ten original and exciting projects to enable the beginner to start painting immediately. The book gives practical guidance on choosing the best paints, paper and equipment as well as easy-to-follow instructions for oil painting techniques.
Price: £8.99

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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