Oils: Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781784944056)

Learn how use oil paints with this clear and simple guide. Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long explains all the basics and shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium so you can produce beautiful paintings full of life and color.

Oils has a handy front section covering all the practical stuff, from choosing the right materials to essential techniques.

• 10 step-by-step tutorials each broken down into key stages
• range of subject matter from still life to landscapes to figures
• clear step-by-step photography and instructions
• includes special features on painting people, painting outdoors and composition
• tips and practical advice to help make the most of your paints