right foot, helps you build your skillsone at a time, and gives you plenty of exercises to develop yourcraft. That’s what you’ll find in Oil Painting ForDummies. Completely free of arty jargon, this full-color guide has allthe hands-on instruction you need to master the basics.You’ll see how to plan a painting, build an image in layers,mix colors, and create stunning compositions. You’ll alsofind everything you need to know about oil paints, solvents, andpigments; brushes, palettes, and painting surfaces; and how to keepcosts down at the art supply store. Discover how to:Choose the right suppliesSet up your studio and care for your equipmentHandle your materials safelyDevelop your design and composition skillsMake practice sketches and studiesUse broken stroke, dry brush, glazing, scraffito and otherbrush strokesTry out different compositionsMix any color you wantSimplify tricky still-life subjectsPaint landscapes and common objects out doorsPaint portraits and the human formComplete with handy color chart, basic materials list, and avery useful viewing square, Oil Painting For Dummies is thefun and easy way to discover your inner artist!

Hide more