Book Overview
Nobody ever said that oil painting was easy. But it gets much easier and a lot more fun when you follow a step-by-step approach that starts you off on the right foot, helps you build your skills one at a time, and gives you plenty of exercises to develop your craft. That's what you'll find in Oil Painting For Dummies. Completely free of arty jargon, this full-color guide has all the hands-on instruction you need to master the basics. You'll...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:047018230X
ISBN13:9780470182307
Release Date:February 2008
Publisher:For Dummies
Length:320 Pages
Weight:2.24 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.0" x 10.0"
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Art Arts, Music & Photography Drawing History & Criticism Oil Painting Painting Visual ArtsCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
Not only good for dummies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Even intermediate painters might find some useful information here. If you are a beginner, you will quickly learn what oil painting is about and get the necessary knowledge to not make mistakes that are typical for newbies.
Don't feel like such a dummie now
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I have thoroughly enjoyed this book. I felt as though I learned something the minute I opened this book. It is easy to understand and I am very happy with the my results. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is new to oil painting because everything makes sense. It is written so that even a novice like me can come up with a finished project. Love the book. Well worth the money.
Oil Painting for Dummies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is a great book for all us self-taught artists. It teaches us what all those terms and things are that we never understood, and how to acomplish them. I've been painting for 45 years and this book helped me a lot...."Back to the drawing board!"
Oil Painting for Dummies
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Of all the oil painting instructional books I have purchased, this one is the very best. It takes you from the basics or oil painting in a very understanble way for any novice. Through the book, you are taught every element of oil painting from beginning to end. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has the desire to oil paint. Make it the first one in your library.
Anyone who is interested in learning to paint must read this.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I teach painting and have learned so much from this book. Whether someone is just starting out or been involved in painting for years, this book brings new ideas and information. It's lovely as well, with plates of in-process and completed works. A must for anyone interested in learning to paint or learning new ways of working with color! Thanks for writing this!
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