Oil painting
Samantha-jane Mugridge
I currently paint in watercolors (just an amateur). I would like to try
oils but am not really able to commit a set time to take a course. I'd
just like to learn some basics in my spare time, which is usually at odd
hours of the day or night. Can anyone recommend a way to do this, e.g.;
a good basic instructional book, basic materials I would require. Thanks
for any help. You can post replies or email me. Samantha-jane
Jay Elless
In article <31FFD9...@cadvision.com>, sama...@cadvision.com says...
>Can anyone recommend a way to do this, e.g.;
>a good basic instructional book, basic materials I would require. Thanks
>for any help. You can post replies or email me. Samantha-jane
Everyone is going to have their own favorite instruction book, there are
so many out there. If I were you I'd just visit the library and browse until
you find one that seems to have all the answers -- or if you are in the
mood for buying, visit a book store and browse.
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Jay Elless
In article <4tt07i$d...@usenetp1.news.prodigy.com>, KZE...@prodigy.com says...
>How To Draw and Paint What You See by Ray Smith is the finest
>instructional book I've come across.
There is another publication by Ray Smith that is a very handy reference,
albeit with a principally British viewpoint -- titled: The Artist's Handbook.
It is a well illustrated text and makes a nice companion piece to the
artist's bible originally authored by Ralph Mayer and also titled:
The Artist's Handbook. Both books should be in every serious artist's
library.
Bonnie Miller
How To Draw and Paint What You See by Ray Smith is the finest
ten years and picked up other mediums along the way and this book has it
all. It describes everything from materials to step by step
demonstrations using various techniques, i.e. glazing, underpainting,
direct painting. It discusses canvas types and stretching instructions,
recipes for mediums, etc. After ten years I still pull out this book for
info from time to time. It's very inspiring to a beginner-try the rose
demo with the glazing technique. It's a great lesson in underpainting
and glazing!
Bonnyvil
R. Alzofon
In article <31FFD9...@cadvision.com>, Samantha-jane Mugridge
<sama...@cadvision.com> wrote:
> I currently paint in watercolors (just an amateur). I would like to try
> oils but am not really able to commit a set time to take a course. I'd
> just like to learn some basics in my spare time, which is usually at odd
> hours of the day or night. Can anyone recommend a way to do this, e.g.;
> a good basic instructional book, basic materials I would require. Thanks
> for any help. You can post replies or email me. Samantha-jane
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Samantha-jane,
No one book will answer all your questions. On top of books, you might
enjoy getting an overview from an experienced painter. Perhaps you could
get just one private lesson so you can witness basic materials in action.
Your tutor could help you select the right materials to get you started.
You might want to video tape the lesson for review, if you have access to
the equipment. Nothing like personal attention in the beginning steps.
Good luck, and have fun !
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R. Alzofon
http://art.net/~rebecca
Bonnie Miller
Thank you for the info re The Artist's Handbook authored by Ray Smith. I
shall look for it.
Bonnyvil
Binky B
Bonnie:
I really must recommend THE OIL PAINTING BOOK by Bill Creevy, which came
out around 2 years ago. But then, I'm prejudiced. I edited Bill's
manuscript, worrying that because I'd never tried oils, I wouldn't
understand some of the terminology and technical stuff, etc. I was so
wrong! He made me want to paint in oil.
With any luck you should be able to find a copy of the book in a public
library that has an art/crafts/how-to section; or, if there's an art
school or liberal arts college near where you live, its/their
bookstore(s)/library(ies) might well possess a copy. Unfortunately, at
present the book's in hardcover and retails for maybe 32.95 or 35.00. Not
long from now, though, it will be reissued in paperback at a more
affordable price.
Best of luck,
BB