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Oil Painting For The Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Oil Painting (Art for the Absolute Beginner)

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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 way12 step-by- step painting projects progress from simple landscapes, still life and flower paintings to more challenging subjects, such as animals, seascapes and portraitsThe bonus DVD-workshop features the author creating two paintings from start to finishYou'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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ North Light Books; 1st edition (September 1, 2010)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1600617840


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 43


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.34 x 11 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #258,978 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #34 in Oil Painting


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Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 171 ratings


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    • Oil Painting Book
I love this book! I just started oil painting in September and realized God gave me a talent! Not knowing the 'how to' of oil painting I ordered this book hoping to learn about my newly found joy! I was not disappointed. Right from the first pages, learning about the authors, understanding the joy of having a 'studio' place to paint (for me its my class-a get away), and believing the same as the authors regarding bringing God glory in my work! What a great book. It's easy to understand & clear! ...it is a God send! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2014 by Susan Balina
    • oil painting for beginners
Good for beginners.
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022 by Amazon Customer
    • Not just for beginners
This book has tons of useful information for any artist who paints with oils.
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021 by Kathy Rose
    • good choice for beginners
I've been a doodler for my whole life and this book really helped me move on.....good choice for beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2015 by judy swords
    • Great Book!
Great book. Thank you!
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2021 by Christine A. Siegel
    • The Book is Better than the DVD
I purchased this instructional book and DVD based on the ability to preview the book on Amazon. The book proved to be as expected, with lots of good basic information and illustrations, though the author's focus was on water mixable oils, and didn't cover traditional oil mediums in any detail (my current area of interest). It would have been helpful to have had this point more prominently advertised. I was particularly eager to view the included DVD (a factor in my purchase of this book over others), but found the production quality lacking. Specifically, the volume levels for the two hosts was substantially different, and the demonstrators might have benefited from having a producer/director to do additional cuts to remove some of the woodenness any of us might experience in front of a camera. I gave the product three stars instead of four because of the above two points, but I nevertheless found the information at an "absolute beginner" level to be helpful and a useful addition to my collection. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2013 by Decider2
    • Great resource for the beginner!
An excellent resource for the novice. Great instruction on the basics...materials, equipment, techniques, exercises. Provides a sound education for the beginning oil painter.
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019 by cranford RS
    • so I knew I would love it. Very simply laid out and teaches painting ...
I checked this book out at the library first, so I knew I would love it. Very simply laid out and teaches painting in layers. NO prying eyes or feeling intimidated by a large art class. I can study on my own at my own pace.
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2015 by Beachmom

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