Colour & Light In Oils

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Often seen as dark & gloomy, oils can, in fact, be used to create colourful & light paintings that are wonderfully expressive. One significant characteristic of oil paint is its richness & depth of colour, something that is of particular interest to Nicholas Verrall. Immediately striking in all his pictures is the skilful way he handles colour to interpret the special qualities of light & mood found in a certain moment in time. In this book, he discusses his working methods & the importance of colour, at the same time placing these issues within the general context of painting in oils, with all that this has to offer." Colour & Light in Oils"

Includes:: information, demonstrations & many inspirational finished paintings to help painters understand the value of colour in interpreting ideas with feeling & impact. It provides guidance on a wide range of skills, techniques & advice on subject matter & associated topics. Illustrated throughout, the book covers: the medium of oils; understanding oils; materials & equipment; painting techniques; & the studio. Explore the value of colour while interpreting ideas with feeling & impact. It shows how to use oils & create colourful, light & expressive pictures. Verrall is one of the UK's most respected contemporary figurative painters