Other editions of book Oil Painting Workbook: A Complete Course in Ten Lessons

Demystifies this versatile medium--also covers easy-to-use watersoluble oil paints. Repackaged with a new user-friendly Wire-O binding to make this book even more accessible. This complete painting course for the beginner in ten easy-to-follow lessons is designed to make oils accessible to everyone. Principles and approaches are explained in a simple and logical way using practical examples, step-by-step demonstrations and illustrated with finished paintings. The book demonstrates the versatility of oil paint and how to take advantage of its slow drying time, which means that the paint remains flexible and mistakes can easily be rectified. Fundamental techniques are explained in a straightforward fashion, although readers are also encouraged to experiment, leaving room for artistic integrity.

All in color! A complete do-it-yourself painting course in only ten lessons! Each one takes up an essential technique, explains it thoroughly, illustrates it with full-color examples, and presents exercises designed to help you master each skill in the shortest amount of time. Lessons introduce the full range of themes: color, form, composition, texture, still lifes, landscapes, figures and animals, and exteriors and interiors of buildings. Media covered include pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, and oils. Trim size: 11 x 7 1/2.

A complete painting course for the beginner in ten easy-to-follow lessons. Stan Smith makes oils accessible to everyone. He takes the reader on an easy path, explaining each principle and approach in a simple and logical way, so that each stage can be understood before the next is encountered. Each lesson includes clear instructions, practical examples, step-by-step demonstrations (describing what is happening and why), and finished paintings. Students are also encouraged to experiment with this versatile medium.