Oil Painting Step-By-Step

by Gregory, Noel; Horton, James; Lang, Roy; Sanders, Michael

• ISBN13: 9781844486656
• ISBN10: 1844486656
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-11-02
• Publisher: Search Pr Ltd

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, 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. This book comprises material from the Leisure Arts and Tips & Techniques series.

Author Biography

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.