Oils in 10 Steps
Published on 22. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-0-7537-2735-5 (ISBN)
Description
Whether you're a complete beginner or keen to improve your skills, Oils in 10 Steps is sure to help you on your way to becoming a true artist. Spanning various elements of this popular art form, this amazing guide will take you through all the essential techniques needed to produce fantastic artworks. Simply follow the series of below steps to master your skill, paint individual elements of a still life arrangement, then put them all together to create a beautifully composed and executed masterpiece.
Steps include:
1 Get to know your materials
2 Create tonal underpainting
3 Hone your use of warm and cool colours
4 Experiment with alla prima
5 Use the classic glazing technique
6 Master the art of blending
7 Express yourself with impasto
8 Make textural effects
9 Get to grips with composition
10 Learn how to bring it all together
Steps include:
1 Get to know your materials
2 Create tonal underpainting
3 Hone your use of warm and cool colours
4 Experiment with alla prima
5 Use the classic glazing technique
6 Master the art of blending
7 Express yourself with impasto
8 Make textural effects
9 Get to grips with composition
10 Learn how to bring it all together
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Illustrations
Over 100 step-by-step images
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
484 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7537-2735-5 (9780753727355)
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Person
Ian Sidaway studied graphics and worked as a designer before moving into drawing and painting. He has written over 25 practical art books and contributed to many more.