Author(s): Aggy Boshoff

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This title provides you everything you need to know to become a better artist. "Oil-Painting Workshop" is for anyone who wants to find out how to paint with oils or improve their skills. Starting with materials and basic techniques such as colour blending, it includes warm up exercises encouraging you to try out a range of oil-paints and surfaces, designed to build your confidence. Easy-to-follow projects show what to do, step-by-step, and demonstrate key techniques used to build colour, tone, texture and composition. Galleries of contemporary artwork demonstrate how successful artists approach different topics, with techniques helping you to develop your personal style. A fresh approach to practical art helping you achieve the best results.