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Oils : techniques and tutorials for the complete beginner

Long, Norman2018
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Learn how use oil paints with this clear and simple guide. Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long explains all the basics and shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium so you can produce beautiful paintings full of life and colour. A handy front section covers all the practical stuff, from choosing the right materials to essential techniques. Ten step-by-step tutorials then guide you through a range of subject matter, from still life to landscapes and figures, providing a thorough grounding in painting with oils. Each tutorial is broken down into key stages, with clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions. There are also special features on composition, painting outdoors and painting people. Throughout, Norman gives plenty of tips and practical advice to help you make the most of your paints.
Author:
Imprint:
Lewes, East Sussex : The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, 2018.
Collation:
94 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 28 cm
Notes:
Includes index.
ISBN:
9781784944056 (pbk)
Dewey class:
751.4'5751.45
Language:
English
BRN:
2670289
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