{"product_id":"water-mixable-oils-by-sarah-wimperis-9781782218579","title":"Water-Mixable Oils","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWater-Mixable Oils\u003c\/em\u003e 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book will encourage and inspire beginners, providing them with all the skills and knowledge needed to produce successful oil paintings. It starts with an introduction to the medium, explaining what water-mixable oils are. This introduction is followed by several sections on materials, preparation (how to care for your brushes, storing your paints, and so on), selecting your basic or capsule palette, mixing the paints, and preparing your surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first project explores colour to paint in the style of Vincent van Gogh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are then five longer projects that touch upon the themes of abstraction, still life, landscapes, buildings, and working from a photograph, all of which capitalize on the rich qualities of the paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach project is accompanied by a clear list of materials needed, as well as top tips and skills practiced. Sarah also interjects with useful anecdotes and words of wisdom garnered from her experience working in this vibrant and exciting medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of the book, the reader discovers how best to store and transport finished paintings, especially if the paint is still tacky to the touch, and how to frame a painting for impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854272909548,"sku":"9781782218579","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14886413482822.jpg?v=1759239432","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/water-mixable-oils-by-sarah-wimperis-9781782218579","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}