A new updated edition of the popular and extensive Encyclopedia of Oil Painting by the expert and award winning artist, Jeremy Galton. This book is the perfect companion for artists of every skill level, and covers from A-Z a range of topics and questions regarding oil painting. This seminal book is divided into two sections, with the first providing step-by-step demonstrations and aids to guide artists through different techniques which include colour mixing to special effects. The second section concentrates on themes, chronicling how artists tackle a number of common subjects that include landscapes, buildings, portraits, still life and much more. The resources inside this book will provide you with a plethora of new ideas and techniques that will help both amateurs and professionals to develop their own oil painting styles. The author is Jeremy Galton who is a successful artists who enjoys working in oil, gouache and acrylic mediums. His times consists of teaching and painting and has written several instructional books on art including contributions to a range of magazines. He has won countless awards for his work, and exhibits his work regularly where his paintings frequently feature in a growing number of private collections dotted all over the UK and internationally. - Author: Jeremy Galton - Publisher: Search Press - Pages: 176 - Size: 222 mm x 222 mm - Illustrations: 300 - Thoroughly explores oil painting including various techniques - Includes demonstrations and a step-by-step process to guide artists - Perfect for amateurs and professionals