The Art of Oil Painting

The Art of Oil Painting

by Walter Foster Creative Team
Released January 2003
Publisher(s): Walter Foster
ISBN: 9781610598187

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Book description

This compilation of projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist’s Library series titles provides inspiration and instruction on every aspect of oil painting. From the fundamentals to advanced techniques, The Art of Oil Painting is filled with information that artists of all skill levels will find useful. The contributing artists are all acclaimed for their particular styles and approaches to oil painting, so there are countless lessons you can learn from their individual and distinct perspectives. And the step-by-step demonstrations guide aspiring artists through the oil painting process using a wide variety of inspiring painting subjects-so there’s something for everyone! With this comprehensive reference, you’ll soon discover how exciting painting in oil can be.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Chapter 1: Introduction to Oil Painting
    1. Tools and Materials
    2. Color Theory
    3. Drawing Techniques
    4. Painting Techniques
  5. Chapter 2: Painting With Robert Moore
    1. Creating Lively Florals
    2. Rendering Seasonal Trees
    3. Capturing Water with Brushstrokes
    4. Understanding Light
    5. Conveying Mood with Color
    6. Focusing on Faces
  6. Chapter 3: Painting With John Loughlin
    1. Boulders in Snow
    2. Birch Trees
    3. New England Bay
  7. Chapter 4: Painting With Michael Obermeyer
    1. Fall Landscape
    2. Desert Casita
    3. Central Park
  8. Chapter 5: Painting With Anita Hampton
    1. Spring Landscape
    2. Roses
    3. California Coast
    4. Portrait of a Child
    5. Hendry Beach
  9. Chapter 6: Painting With William Schneider
    1. Chicago Street Scene
    2. Snowscape
    3. McPherson’s Pond
  10. Chapter 7: Painting With Tom Swimm
    1. Doorway
    2. Boat
    3. European Street Scene
    4. Nighttime Café
    5. Portofino Harbor
    6. Sunlit Path
    7. Rocky Shoreline
    8. Mission-Style Villa
    9. The Dulcimer Player
    10. Carmel Sidewalk
    11. Hawaiian Harbor
    12. Nautical Still Life
  11. Chapter 8: Painting With Caroline Zimmermann
    1. Tropical Palm
    2. Rooster
    3. Rustic Still Life
    4. Martini Still Life
  12. Chapter 9: Painting With Kevin Short
    1. Sunset Beach
    2. California Coast
  13. Chapter 10: Plein Air Painting With Frank Serrano
    1. What Is Plein Air Painting?
    2. Plein Air Supplies
    3. Cloudy Skies
    4. Trees
    5. Water and Rocks
    6. Figures
    7. Cottage and Garden
    8. Forest
    9. Beach at Dusk
    10. Foggy Harbor
    11. Eucalyptus Trees
    12. Countryside
  14. Chapter 11: Knife Painting With William F. Powell
    1. Knife Painting Tools
    2. Techniques
    3. Rocks
    4. Trees
    5. Seascape
    6. Mountain Lake
    7. Forest Glade
  15. Index
  16. Copyright Page

Product information

  • Title: The Art of Oil Painting
  • Author(s): Walter Foster Creative Team
  • Release date: January 2003
  • Publisher(s): Walter Foster
  • ISBN: 9781610598187