Oil Painter's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (741 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785819428 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-06 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. . About the Author Marilyn Scott is a professional artist who works across a wide range of media. She is a respected practical art author
The book is divided into four main sections: Materials, Color, Techniques, and Subjects. Includes suggestions for presenting your finished paintings and how to go about getting your work seen and exhibited. Over 150,000 copies have been sold worldwide.The Oil Painter's Bible is a must for anyone who has not used oil paints before, and even those who are familiar with the medium may find some surprises among the range of techniques—and hopefully some new inspiration in the gallery of finished pictures. Advanced techniques like glazing, impasto, knife painting, and scumbling will give even the most advanced artists inspiration.. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers.Learn how to use and enjoy one of the most satisfying painting mediums with this handy c
"An excellent reference guide" according to Carolyn Johnson. An excellent reference guide. I'm newish to painting, and learning how to mix different grays is really very useful. And lots of other tips. I love this book.. "OIL PAINTER'S BIBLE" according to painter. Fabulous book. Somewhat basic for those of us who have already been painting for a long while, but I believe there is something new to be learned from everyone, and this book is no exception. I like the spiral binding.. Nice guide for painting beginners This book is very straightforward as a great guide for beginners. I love the book contents; It's detailed from the material to painting technique. Also the bookbinding is very intersting; It's like a quality notebook. This is not a long boring book. It gives you a quick shot of painting knowledge. When you finish reading it, which woulg not take so long, you will feel like being ready for painting something and move to the next painting book!
Marilyn Scott is a professional artist who works across a wide range of media. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. She is a respected practical art author.