Oil & Acrylic: Oil 1: Learn the basics of oil painting (How to Draw & Paint) - Softcover

Moore, Robert

9781560104544: Oil & Acrylic: Oil 1: Learn the basics of oil painting (How to Draw & Paint)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1560104546 ISBN 13: 9781560104544

Publisher: Walter Foster Publishing, 2003

In Oil 1, Robert Moore offers the perfect introduction to the exciting world of oil painting! Inside, you will find an array of beautiful paintings that will inspire you to explore the medium further. Robert covers a range of the most popular painting subjects as he introduces a number of basic art concepts and painting techniques. You'll also learn what materials and colors you will need to get started painting your favorite subjects. After this introduction, you will be ready for Oil 2, where you will find step-by-step demonstrations to help you further your painting skills. It's never been so easy to learn to paint in oil!

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The Walter Foster Story

For 80 years, Walter Foster Publishing has been providing how-to books and kits to millions of enthusiastic artists who enjoy the rewards of learning to draw and paint. People who have never before picked up a paintbrush or drawing pencil have discovered their artistic talents through our easy-to-follow instruction books.

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About the Author:

The colorful and light-filled paintings of Robert Moore clearly communicate his deep respect and appreciation for nature. A reflective, soft-spoken individual, Robert discovered art early on as a way of expressing himself. A one-time aspiring lawyer, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree and teaching credentials from Eastern Oregon State College. His increasing desire to pursue fine art brought him a full scholarship to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, where he majored in illustration and graduated with honors.

Such masters as Joaquin Sorrolla and Isaac Levitan have influenced Robert's approach to color harmonies and light. Much of his initial study included color theory classes that transformed his color blindness into a positive and distinctive element in his work and teaching.

Living along the Snake River in Idaho with his wife and five children, Robert is surrounded by the same scenic beauty that first captivated him as a child. Using vivid colors and high-key values, he prefers to work on location to best capture the immediate impression of each subject. Robert teaches workshops twice a year out of his studio/gallery in Declo, Idaho.

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