ISBN 9781782213925
Publisher Search Press
Format BC Paperback
Dimensions 178mm x 234mm
Page Extent 192
Pub Date January 2016

Description
Learn how to use and enjoy one of the most satisfying painting mediums with this handy compact guide. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint a range of themes, from still life to portraits and landscapes, with advice on more difficult subjects.

Oil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need to use it in exactly the same way, and since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists. Amateurs also find it appealing, both because it is enjoyable to use and because mistakes can be so easily rectified.
This compact book explains all the materials, techniques and different approaches to painting with oils. Step-by-step sequences show how to paint a range of themes, from still life to portraits and landscapes, with advice on more difficult subjects. There are also suggestions for presenting your finished paintings and how to go about getting your work seen and exhibited.

• Learn how to use and enjoy one of the most satisfying painting mediums with this handy compact guide
• Contains essential information on the materials, equipment, and techniques for creating accomplished works in oils
• Step-by-step sequences show how to

About the Author
Marylin Scott is a professional artist who works across a wide range of media. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. She is a respected practical art author.