Oil Painting Books

Fiona McIntyre A Tree Within by Alan Wilkinson Hardback table book 120 Pages Published by Sansom & Company A beautiful art book showcasing 35 years of work by artist Fiona McIntyre a membre of the Arborealist Painting Group With an introduction by Southampton City Art Gallery curator and fellow Arborealist Tim Craven and an illuminateing interview with art historian Dr Alan Wilkinson Includes are…

Art Handbooks - Painting with Oils by Noel Gregory: 48 Pages Previously published as the hugely successful Leisure Arts, these Art Handbooks are being reissued in a handy format with beautiful new covers and the same high quality content. Noel Gregory has written a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to creating beautiful pictures in oils, using over 80 step-by-step photographs and a variety of in…

Beginner's Guide to Painting with Oil Pastels Projects, techniques and inspiration to get you started by Tim Fisher 96 pages - 500 illustrations 'If you thought oil pastels were just something for children, prepare to think again.' The Artist '...look on in wonder as Tim shows you how you can use this neglected but simple medium to create real works of art...Just open this book at random and you'l…

Colour Mixing Guide in Oils by Julie Collins A wonderful comprehensive aid for the oil painter getting to grips with colour mixing. Everything the artist needs to know from colour theory to complementary, warm and cool colours, colour tone, using a limited palette, dull and bright colours and local colour. There follows an array of essential colour mixes for oils using widely available Winsor & Ne…

Create nine lustrous and captivating little works of art with this unique introduction to oil painting. Size: 190x246 mm Illustrations: 144 Pages: 144 Acclaimed artist Estelle Day demonstrates all you need to know to embark on your oil painting journey from what paints and supplies you’ll need to essential oil painting techniques. Beginners will build confidence by working on small-scale, still li…

Oil Painting Every Day offers an enjoyable, modern approach to oil painting that takes the stuffiness out and puts the fun back in. Learn how to see and think like an artist to paint stunning landscapes, still life, florals, portraits and figures, skies, and more. Discover expert tips and tricks for creating compelling compositions with beautiful colour palettes and stunning details. Simple scenes…

Oil Painting Step-by-Step by Noel Gregory & James Horton "It’s best to look as this as a compendium of single-subject demonstrations, albeit a themed one. Turning the pages more or less at random reveals all sorts of useful information on subjects such as on skies, light, reflections, choosing a subject, underpainting and glazing, as well as a good selection of demonstration paintings on subjects…

Painting Portraits in Oils by Rob Wareing 'Capturing character from life' Rob Wareing has built a formidable international reputation as a portrait artist. This is his first book, and here he draws on over 40 years' experience to provide a complete guide to painting portraits in oils. In Rob's view, the most effective way to capture character is by working from life rather than photographs, and to…

Painting With Oils by David Howell PPRSMA An authoritative and beautiful guide to painting with oils 112 pages Paperback Size 280x220 mm 108 colour images Oils give a rich, majestic quality to a painting but may often be deemed too tricky or ambitious to try. This practical book puts the joy of painting with oils within reach of all who want to develop their skills. Examples of landscape, marine,…

Artists who wish to explore the world of painting with oils en plein air will love the freshness and vibrancy of the work in this book as well as the expert, down-to-earth advice of its author. Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 300 Pages: 176 Award-winning artist Haidee-Jo explores the appeal of working outside with oils and the enormous benefits it can bring in terms of personal well-being. She als…

The Encyclopedia of Oil Techniques  NEW Pages 176 300 Illustrations A unique visual directory of oil painting techniques, with guidance on how to use them by Jeremy Galton Ideal for artists of all skill levels, this A-Z reference covers a multitude of topics concerning oil painting. The book is divided into two sections: the first provides step-by-step demonstrations that guide artists through a v…

The Oil Painters Bible by Marylin Scott 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 mater…

Vibrant Oils by Haidee-Jo Summers RECOMMENDED STUNNING OIL PAINTING BOOK 176 Pages, 400 Illustrations A friendly, accessible and inspiring course in oil painting from a member of the prestigious Royal Institute of Oil Painters. 'This is a book to revel in. Open it and you will the lost for a considerable amount of time' - The Artist Haidee-Jo Summers' artwork is filled with light and vibrancy. Her…

Water-mixable oil paints offer all the qualities of traditional oils rich pigments, buttery consistency, long drying times but with one remarkable difference, there is no need for solvents! Size: 216x280 mm Illustrations: 500 Pages: 128 This book will encourage and inspire beginners and provide them with all the skills and knowledge they need to produce successful oil paintings. It starts with an…