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

by Walter Foster Creative Team

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:	9781560107514
Publisher:	Foster, Walter Publishing, Incorporated
Publication date:	01/28/2003
Series:	Collector's Series Series
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.75(w) x 11.75(h) x 0.37(d)

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.

Table of Contents

	Introduction to Oil Painting	5
	Tools and Materials	6
	Color Theory	8
	Drawing Techniques	10
	Painting Techniques	12
	Painting with Robert Moore	16
	Creating Lively Florals	18
	Rendering Seasonal Trees	20
	Capturing Water with Brushstrokes	22
	Understanding Light	24
	Conveying Mood with Color	26
	Focusing on Faces	28
	Painting with John Loughlin	30
	Boulders in Snow	32
	Birch Trees	34
	New England Bay	36
	Painting with Michael Obermeyer	38
	Fall Landscape	40
	Desert Casita	42
	Central Park	44
	Painting with Anita Hampton	46
	Spring Landscape	48
	Roses	50
	California Coast	52
	Portrait of a Child	54
	Hendry Beach	56
	Painting with William Schneider	60
	Chicago Street Scene	62
	Snowscape	64
	McPherson's Pond	66
	Painting with Tom Swimm	68
	Doorway	70
	Boat	72
	European Street Scene	74
	Nighttime Cafe	76
	Portofino Harbor	78
	Sunlit Path	80
	Rocky Shoreline	82
	Mission-Style Villa	84
	The Dulcimer Player	86
	Carmel Sidewalk	88
	Hawaiian Harbor	90
	Nautical Still Life	92
	Painting with Caroline Zimmermann	94
	Tropical Palm	96
	Rooster	98
	Rustic Still Life	100
	Martini Still Life	102
	Painting with Kevin Short	104
	Sunset Beach	106
	California Coast	110
	Plein Air Painting with Frank Serrano	112
	What Is Plein Air Painting?	114
	Plein Air Supplies	115
	Cloudy Skies	116
	Trees	117
	Water and Rocks	118
	Figures	119
	Cottage and Garden	120
	Forest	122
	Beach at Dusk	123
	Foggy Harbor	124
	Eucalyptus Trees	125
	Countryside	126
	Knife Painting with William F. Powell	128
	Knife Painting Tools	130
	Techniques	132
	Rocks	134
	Trees	135
	Seascape	136
	Mountain Lake	138
	Forest Glade	140
	Index	142