(Art for the Absolute Beginner) 1st Edition
by Mark and Mary Willenbrink (Author)
The quick-start guide to great results!
Oil
painting doesn't have to be rocket science, although some books on the
subject make it seem that way. Filled with encouraging, easy-to-follow
instruction, Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner is a no-fear,
no-experience-required guide to enjoyable painting and happy results.
Focusing on the needs of the first-time painter, this book covers
everything from selecting brushes and setting up your palette to key
principles of color and composition, presented in a way that moves you
confidently from first strokes to finished paintings.
- Mini demonstrations break down fundamental painting techniques in a clear, common sense way
- 12
step-by-step painting projects progress from simple landscapes, still
life and flower paintings to more challenging subjects, such as animals,
seascapes and portraits
- The bonus DVD-workshop features the author creating two paintings from start to finish
You'll
learn tricks for keeping the greens in your landscapes looking fresh,
advantages to working with water-soluble oil paints, simple tips for
dynamic compositions and other expert advice to make your introduction
to oil painting the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
