Product Description

Oil paint is such a responsive and versatile medium that no two painters need use it in exactly the same way, and since its invention in Renaissance times it has never lost its popularity with artists. Amateurs also find it appealing, both because it is enjoyable to use and because mistakes can be so easily rectified. This compact book explains all the materials, techniques, and different approaches to painting with oils, and includes illustrated step-by-step projects to complete.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #17740 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
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.

Customer Reviews

the Oil Painter's bible
The book is well laid out and having a spiral binder would be usefull to use, however I was very disappointed as nearly all the content I had already read in The Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Technique by Jeremy Galton, even the exercises were the same,who was copying who? If you have one don't bother with the other one!

Full of useful tips and advice.
I have three of these 'bibles' now and find them all very good. There are plenty of illustrations and many artists tips...things which may have taken them a long time to discover, you can use right from the start. It really inspired me to get going in my own way, not following any one particular artist's style, as many such books advise.

A great find.
I have just started painting and have looked at quite a few books on the subject. I found really helpful. It may not contain everything (then what book does?) but it ticks a lot of boxes for me.