Oil Painting For The Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Oil Painting (Art for the Absolute Beginner)

Doesn't go much into the things I as a beginning artist want to see now that I've looked at several beginning-to-paint books. It comes across as craft-level hobbyist rather than beginning artist-mode instruction. The painting instructions give a list of 4 to 8 colors--"use ___"--with no explanation as to what to do with them other than look at the pictures. All the painting examples/projects remind me more of watercolors (the author uses water-mixable oils) than oil paintings. Just doesn't appear to contain much for instruction to understand oil painting. Returned the book.

Very helpful for getting started painting again.

An excellent resource for the novice. Great instruction on the basics...materials, equipment, techniques, exercises. Provides a sound education for the beginning oil painter.

I purchased this instructional book and DVD based on the ability to preview the book on Amazon. The book proved to be as expected, with lots of good basic information and illustrations, though the author's focus was on water mixable oils, and didn't cover traditional oil mediums in any detail (my current area of interest). It would have been helpful to have had this point more prominently advertised.I was particularly eager to view the included DVD (a factor in my purchase of this book over others), but found the production quality lacking. Specifically, the volume levels for the two hosts was substantially different, and the demonstrators might have benefited from having a producer/director to do additional cuts to remove some of the woodenness any of us might experience in front of a camera.I gave the product three stars instead of four because of the above two points, but I nevertheless found the information at an "absolute beginner" level to be helpful and a useful addition to my collection.

Nice book. Good tips.

Fantastic book! GREAT info for any budding artist. Item arrived quickly too. Many thanks!

Fabulous instructional filled with pictures, easy, simple explanations that demystifies the myth that you need talent to produce good art. Art is a LEARNED skill. Most people can do it with the right instruction. This does that

Nice

Like many people I 'dabble' in art. Which is to say I do art when time and inclination permits. I always wanted to try oils though and this is an excellent introduction that explains everything you need to know, Unlike many art books it isn't focussed on a self indulgent showcase for the authors work, but instead shows all the skills and techniques to start working with oils as well as a broader background to art in general.I own a few art books, but without doubt this is one of the best books I have purchased. It is clear, concise and takes the reader through everything they need to know to start working with oils. It is well written, has many illustrations, tips and guidance and is a great choice for those wanting to explore painting with oils. Recommended..

Haven't read through this book yet but first impressions are good.

A very useful book. It is easy to read and very helpful, nicely laid out and very attractive to use. Good value for money.

A most useful book could not be better'd

Very helpful for a beginner.