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Techniques and Tutorials for the Complete Beginner

By Norman Long

Series: Art Techniques

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Oils by Norman Long is a comprehensive exploration into the art of oil painting, offering insights into techniques, history, and the cultural significance of oil as a medium. It provides both practical guidance for artists and a broader understanding for those interested in the evolution of oil painting throughout history. This book serves as an enriching resource for anyone eager to deepen their appreciation and skills in the fine arts.
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If you're passionate about painting and want to dive deeper into the world of oil painting, this book offers insights and techniques that can enhance your artistic skills. It may appeal to you if you're interested in the history and cultural significance of oils in the art world or if you seek inspiration and guidance from an expert artist like Norman Long.

Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium through ten step-by-step tutorials.

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Learn how to use oil paints with this clear and simple guide. Accomplished artist and teacher Norman Long explains all the basics and shows you how to master this versatile, vibrant medium so you can produce beautiful paintings full of life and colour.

A handy front section covers all the practical stuff, from choosing the right materials to essential techniques. Ten step-by-step tutorials then guide you through a range of subject matter, from still life to landscapes and figures, providing a thorough grounding in painting with oils. Each tutorial is broken down into key stages, with clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions. There are also special features on composition, painting outdoors, and painting people. Throughout, Norman gives plenty of tips and practical advice to help you make the most of your paints.

Oils is authored by Norman Long BA, MAFA, who studied at Blackpool and Fylde College, Newcastle University, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In addition to over thirteen solo shows, his work has featured in distinguished group exhibitions in the USA and throughout the UK, including the BP Portrait Award. He is the winner of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' de Laszlo Award and Artist and Illustrator's Artist of the Year 2013.

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10 step-by-step projects to inspire and perfect new skills
Covers all the basic techniques with special features on painting outdoors, composition, and painting people
Oils are the most popular medium for painting

Featuring 190 colour photographs.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784944056

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Illustration: 190 full-colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

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About the Author

Norman Long BA, MAFA studied at Blackpool and Fylde College, Newcastle University and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In addition to over thirteen solo shows, his work has featured in distinguished group exhibitions in the USA and throughout the UK, including the BP Portrait Award. He is the winner of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters' de Laszlo Award and Artist and Illustrator's Artist of the Year 2013.

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