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Oil Painting Workbook - Hardcover

Smith, Stan

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9780715327708: Oil Painting Workbook

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Stan Smith had a long pedigree of teaching both art students and amateur artists. He was part-time lecturer at the Royal College of Art and for almost a decade was Head of Fine Art at the University of Oxford. He exhibited regularly in the UK, and was the author of many books on painting and drawing including The Complete Drawing Course.

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