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This book is ideal for beginners and aspiring painters wishing to learn oil painting efficiently. It suits those who want clear, practical instruction and prefer a straightforward approach to mastering oils without overwhelming detail.
Hazel Soan's concise book explains everything you need to know about oils in an accessible way. She advises on the materials you need (keeping things to a minimum), mixing colours and teaches the basic brush techniques and how to use a palette knife. The subjects covered range from still life, flowers, animals, landscapes, figures and portraits.
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Bestselling author distils the key elements of painting with oils.
Bestselling artist and writer Hazel Soan has distilled her art teaching into the things that matter most and can be digested in a short period of time. Learning to paint is one of the lifelong aspirations of many of us, and the techniques of oil painting can be picked up faster than you think. Mistakes can be corrected much more easily in oils than in any other painting medium, making it ideal for beginners.
Hazel's concise book explains everything you need to know about oils in an accessible way. She advises on the materials you need (keeping things to a minimum), mixing colours, and teaches the basic brush techniques and how to use a palette knife. The subjects covered range from still life, flowers, animals, landscapes, figures, and portraits.
Filled with easy-to-follow exercises and demonstrations, this is a practical and helpful guide to learning to paint in oils very quickly.
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ISBN: 9781849943116
Publisher: Batsford
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 10 March 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Batsford
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 196.0mm
Height: 150.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 112
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Hazel Soan is a popular and successful artist who divides her time between London and Cape Town, exhibiting her work widely. She has her own gallery in Fulham, London. She is author of several bestselling books and a range of successful DVDs. She was one of the art experts in the popular Channel 4 TV series Watercolour Challenge. The very successful Learn Watercolour Quickly, Essence of Watercolour and Watercolour Rainbow are also by Hazel Soan.
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