Learn how to produce vibrant landscapes in oil, full of atmosphere and interest!
Talented artist David Crane reveals the basics to successful oil painting before guiding you through three beautiful projects, inspired by the interplay of light and the use of colour.
Learn how to paint a glistening snow scene as the sun sets over a stream in winter, a peaceful scene of a woodland path with the warm shadows scattered on it, and a balmy scene of a farmhouse surrounded by olive trees in southern Spain.
Book: Search Press.Paperback. 64 pages. Colour throughout
Author: David Crane
ISBN: 9781844484201
Great things come in small packages!
There are a lot of big reasons to paint small! Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space and less time so what could be better?
Featuring more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes and landscapes - all on canvases measuring four inches or less!
You'll quickly learn to:
Select good supplies on a budget.
Mix colours the right way - first time!
Scale down your subjects to fit a smaller area.
Create dimension, depth and volume in your compositions.
Paint realistic shadows and highlights.
Capture a range of textures and reflective surfaces.
Each demonstration guides you from blank canvas to completed painting with sound advice for framing, displaying and marketing your work.
Book: North Light. Paperback. 144 pages. Colour throughout
Author: Joyce Washor
ISBN: 9781581807776
This book contains 11 different oil painting projects to show you how to create Bluebirds, Hummingbirds and other stunning birds in their natural surroundings. Sherry even teaches you how to paint delicate feather textures, markings and eyes.
Each project is explained in 20 or more steps and features a materials list, paint mixtures, field sketches and reference photographs.
Book: North Light. Paperback. 128 pages. Colour throughout.
Medium: 2
Author: Sherry Nelson
ISBN: 9780891347712
The third book in this extremely popular series by John Barber, 'The Oil Paint Colour Wheel Book' is ideal for those wishing to learn the basics of colour mixing in oils.
This straightforward guide takes you through the materials, equipment and basic techniques before guiding you step-by-step through eight beautiful projects. There's a real mixture to choose from, including: Mushrooms Still Life, Venetian Bridge, Colonsay Seascape, Roses, Light in the Wood, Cockerel, Castle at Chillon and Italian Market.
As you work through the projects you will learn more about painting with oils and how to achieve the effects you are looking for - once you've completed the final project you will see just how much your oil painting technique has improved!
Book: Search Press. Paperback. 160 pages. Colour throughout
Author: John Barber
ISBN: 9781844484287
If you struggle to get your image down onto paper and would like to get to grips with painting in oils, then this NEW book from the 'Ready to Paint' series will suit you down to the ground!
With the tricky part done, Noel Gregory shares his passion for landscapes, and takes you step-by-step though each breathtaking backdrop with ease.
There are five projects which include: a vibrant Poppy Field, a quaint Spanish Doorway, an enchanting Bluebell Wood, a sunny River Landscape and charming Harbour Fishing Boat scene...of course each has its own re-usable pull-out tracing. Not forgetting there is also an extra special bonus tracing of some Spring Lambs to help brighten up a blustery autumnal day.
With clear instructions taking you from that very first brush mark to the final detail, Ready to Paint Landscapes in Oils will leave you revelling in your results!
Book: Search Press. Paperback. 48 pages. Colour throughout
Author: Noel Gregory
ISBN: 9781844483648
Medium: 1
Big Art, Small Canvas Book & Set of 3 Mini Canvasses:
Great things come in small packages!
There are a lot of big reasons to paint small! Smaller canvases allow you to enjoy everything you love about oil painting with less expense, less mess, less space and less time so what could be better?
Featuring more than 12 step-by-step demonstrations that show you how to paint a variety of still lifes and landscapes - all on canvases measuring four inches or less!
You'll quickly learn to:
Select good supplies on a budget.
Mix colours the right way - first time!
Scale down your subjects to fit a smaller area.
Create dimension, depth and volume in your compositions.
Paint realistic shadows and highlights.
Capture a range of textures and reflective surfaces.
Each demonstration guides you from blank canvas to completed painting with sound advice for framing, displaying and marketing your work.
Book: North Light. Paperback. 144 pages. Colour throughout
Set of 3 Mini Canvasses details:
Try something fun and a 'little' bit different!
This stunning set of three miniature easels, complete with matching real canvasses, have got people very excited at SAA Headquarters! A small product with a large personality!
Each canvas measures approx. 7.5cm x 7.5cm (3" x 3")
Including easel stands at approx. (12.5cm) 5"
Author: Joyce Washor
Inspiration and expert guidance are provided in equal abundance in this beautifully presented book by the highly accomplished oil painter, Stephen Rose. Its innovative, practical approach, coupled with the inclusion of many of the author's own works, makes it a perfect introduction to oil painting for beginners as well as experienced artists.
- Extensive coverage of materials, equipment, methods and techniques
- Full-colour photographs and clear descriptions
- Three hands-on, step-by-step projects.
Book: Search Press. 64 pages. Paperback. Colour throughout
Author: Stephen Rose
ISBN: 9781844482917