The Art of Oil Painting: Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled with information that artists of all skill levels will find useful. The contributing artists are all acclaimed for their particular styles and approaches to oil painting, so there are countless lessons you can learn from their individual and distinct perspectives. And the step-by-step demonstrations guide aspiring artists through the oil painting process using a wide variety of inspiring painting subjects-so there’s something for everyone! With this comprehensive reference, you’ll soon discover how exciting painting in oil can be.

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The Art of Oil Painting: Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled with information that artists of all skill levels will find useful. The contributing artists are all acclaimed for their particular styles and approaches to oil painting, so there are countless lessons you can learn from their individual and distinct perspectives. And the step-by-step demonstrations guide aspiring artists through the oil painting process using a wide variety of inspiring painting subjects-so there’s something for everyone! With this comprehensive reference, you’ll soon discover how exciting painting in oil can be.

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The Art of Oil Painting: Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

The Art of Oil Painting: Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

by Walter Foster Creative Team
The Art of Oil Painting: Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

The Art of Oil Painting: Discover all the techniques you need to know to create beautiful oil paintings

by Walter Foster Creative Team

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Overview

This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled with information that artists of all skill levels will find useful. The contributing artists are all acclaimed for their particular styles and approaches to oil painting, so there are countless lessons you can learn from their individual and distinct perspectives. And the step-by-step demonstrations guide aspiring artists through the oil painting process using a wide variety of inspiring painting subjects-so there’s something for everyone! With this comprehensive reference, you’ll soon discover how exciting painting in oil can be.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781610598187
Publisher: Foster, Walter Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date: 01/01/2003
Series: Collector's Series
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 144
File size: 106 MB
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About the Author

Founded in 1922 by artist Walter T. Foster, Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group, is the world’s leading publisher of instructional art books and kits for adults and children. Walter Foster’s diverse selection of drawing, painting, doodling, and mixed media art books and kits have created a foundation for millions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists looking to hone their talents, learn new techniques, and discover different mediums. From color mixing recipes and art tools to the fundamentals of drawing and painting, Walter Foster’s books cover a wide variety of topics and mediums across a broad spectrum of traditional and eclectic subject matter for artists of all skill levels. Walter Foster Publishing continues to expand its offerings every year, producing cutting-edge art-instruction books and kits for a worldwide audience.


Founded in 1922 by artist Walter T. Foster, Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Group, is the world's leading publisher of instructional art books and kits for adults and children. Walter Foster's diverse selection of drawing, painting, doodling, and mixed media art books and kits have created a foundation for millions of beginning, intermediate, and advanced artists looking to hone their talents, learn new techniques, and discover different mediums. From color mixing recipes and art tools to the fundamentals of drawing and painting, Walter Foster's books cover a wide variety of topics and mediums across a broad spectrum of traditional and eclectic subject matter for artists of all skill levels. Walter Foster Publishing continues to expand its offerings every year, producing cutting-edge art-instruction books and kits for a worldwide audience.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Oil Painting5
Tools and Materials6
Color Theory8
Drawing Techniques10
Painting Techniques12
Painting with Robert Moore16
Creating Lively Florals18
Rendering Seasonal Trees20
Capturing Water with Brushstrokes22
Understanding Light24
Conveying Mood with Color26
Focusing on Faces28
Painting with John Loughlin30
Boulders in Snow32
Birch Trees34
New England Bay36
Painting with Michael Obermeyer38
Fall Landscape40
Desert Casita42
Central Park44
Painting with Anita Hampton46
Spring Landscape48
Roses50
California Coast52
Portrait of a Child54
Hendry Beach56
Painting with William Schneider60
Chicago Street Scene62
Snowscape64
McPherson's Pond66
Painting with Tom Swimm68
Doorway70
Boat72
European Street Scene74
Nighttime Cafe76
Portofino Harbor78
Sunlit Path80
Rocky Shoreline82
Mission-Style Villa84
The Dulcimer Player86
Carmel Sidewalk88
Hawaiian Harbor90
Nautical Still Life92
Painting with Caroline Zimmermann94
Tropical Palm96
Rooster98
Rustic Still Life100
Martini Still Life102
Painting with Kevin Short104
Sunset Beach106
California Coast110
Plein Air Painting with Frank Serrano112
What Is Plein Air Painting?114
Plein Air Supplies115
Cloudy Skies116
Trees117
Water and Rocks118
Figures119
Cottage and Garden120
Forest122
Beach at Dusk123
Foggy Harbor124
Eucalyptus Trees125
Countryside126
Knife Painting with William F. Powell128
Knife Painting Tools130
Techniques132
Rocks134
Trees135
Seascape136
Mountain Lake138
Forest Glade140
Index142
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