Nobody ever said that oil painting was easy. But it gets much
easier and a lot more fun when you follow a step-by-step approach
that starts you off on the right foot, helps you build your skills
one at a time, and gives you plenty of exercises to develop your
craft. That's what you'll find in "Oil Painting For Dummies."
Completely free of arty jargon, this full-color guide has all
the hands-on instruction you need to master the basics. You'll see
how to plan a painting, build an image in layers, mix colors, and
create stunning compositions. You'll also find everything you need
to know about oil paints, solvents, and pigments; brushes,
palettes, and painting surfaces; and how to keep costs down at the
art supply store. Discover how to: Choose the right suppliesSet up
your studio and care for your equipmentHandle your materials
safelyDevelop your design and composition skillsMake practice
sketches and studiesUse broken stroke, dry brush, glazing,
scraffito and other brush strokesTry out different compositionsMix
any color you wantSimplify tricky still-life subjectsPaint
landscapes and common objects out doorsPaint portraits and the
human form
Complete with handy color chart, basic materials list, and a
very useful viewing square, "Oil Painting For Dummies" is the fun
and easy way to discover your inner artist
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