Oil Painting For Dummies

Packed with FULL COLOR, easy-to-complete projects

The fun and easy way^® to discover your inner artist through oil painting!

Have you always wanted to paint with oil? Now you can! This friendly guide gives you all the hands-on instruction you need to master the basics. You'll see how to plan a painting, build an image in layers, mix colors, and create the right composition. And you'll practice your new skills by painting a variety of subjects, from portraits to still lifes to landscapes.

Discover how to:

• Choose the right supplies
• Develop your design and composition skills
• Practice sketches and brush strokes
• Set up your studio and care for your equipment
• Work on a variety of compositions