Encyclopedia of Oil Painting Techniques, The: A Unique Step-by-Step Visual Directory of all the Key Oil-Painting Techniques

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, not only because it is enjoyable to use but also because mistakes can be easily rectified, yet in many cases mistakes would not occur if the individual had a sound knowledge of technique.
In the A-Z section of the book, Jeremy Galton, a practising painter, explains how to build up a painting, how and when to work "wet into wet", and how to make your brushwork describe forms and textures. He also provides a wealth of stimulating ideas such as combining oil paints with other media, mixing paint with sand and sawdust and applying it with knives, rags or the fingers.
In the second part of the book, Themes, you can see the techniques in context. Illustrated with a gallery of paintings by well-known artists as well as informative step-by-step demonstrations, it shows how each person applies his or her knowledge of oil painting techniques to the interpretation of a subject, whether landscape, portrait or still life.

• The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists
• The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting: Techniques for Rendering Sky, Terrain, Trees, and Water
• Oil Painter's Bible: An Essential Reference for the Practicing Artist (Artist's Bibles)
• Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light & Color
• Daily Painting: Paint Small and Often To Become a More Creative, Productive, and Successful Artist
• The Oil Painting Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist (Watson-Guptill Materials and Techniques)
• 1,500 Color Mixing Recipes for Oil, Acrylic & Watercolor: Achieve precise color when painting landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and more
• The Complete Oil Painter: The Essential Reference for Beginners to Professionals
• Landscape Painting: Essential Concepts and Techniques for Plein Air and Studio Practice
• Oil Painting for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons in Becoming a Good Painter