Working from simple pictures to beautiful landscapes step-by-step, Noel opens
the door to producing your own oil paintings in a few hours.
About Noel Gregory
Noel Gregory studied at High Wycombe College of Art and Bournemouth Teacher
Training College. He owned an art gallery near Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
for twenty five years, dealing with Victorian pictures and later his own
work. He now makes a living as an artist, specializing in oil painting, and
sells his work internationally. Noel lives in Spain.
Vernon Kerr invites you into his artistic world and shows you how to re-create an array of beautiful seascapes and landscapes in oil, with tips on choosing the best painting surfaces and materials. In this book, he explains his personal approach to painting and a variety of special oil techniques, as well as his own step-by-step method of developing a painting to its fullest. Moreover, you'll find a wealth of beautiful and inspiring landscape and seascape paintings to both copy and admire!
Learn how to use oils to paint aspects of the landscape from beaches to vineyards.
Crammed with step-by-step demonstrations, James Horton’s book shows there
is something for every taste. Ideal for everyone from beginners through to
experts looking for inspiration.
Michael Sanders shares his great enthusiasm for oil painting in this inspiring
and easy to follow guide. He takes us through the basics of color and composition
and explains and illustrates a wealth of techniques. Five step-by-step demonstrations
show how to plan and paint beautiful paintings, with plenty of useful tips for
anyone wishing to explore oils, 'the most traditional, yet versatile and adventurous
of mediums'.
Specially commissioned photographs guide you every step of the way, from the
first stroke of the brush to applying the final highlights. All the techniques
are clearly illustrated, with a sequence of demonstrations showing how to paint
all the elements of the landscape - from stormy skies and flower meadows to
tranquil harbors and panoramic seascapes. You will learn about blocking, building
up color, applying glazes, adding texture with impasto techniques, creating
perspective and capturing, light, shade and atmosphere. Expert tips throughout
offer invaluable guidance, and Michael includes essential information on how
to build up skill levels and confidence. Whether you are just starting to use
oil paints, or you are an experienced artist, you will find a wealth of tips
and techniques in this invaluable, easy-to-follow guide.