{"product_id":"oil-painting-for-the-absolute-beginner-a-clear-easy-guide-to-successful-oil-painting-1","title":"Oil Painting For The Absolute Beginner: A Clear \u0026 Easy Guide to Successful Oil Painting","description":"The quick-start guide to great results!\nOil painting doesn't have to be rocket science, although some books on the subject make it seem that way. Filled with encouraging, easy-to-follow instruction, Oil Painting for the Absolute Beginner is a no-fear, no-experience-required guide to enjoyable painting and happy results. Focusing on the needs of the first-time painter, this book covers everything from selecting brushes and setting up your palette to key principles of color and composition, presented in a way that moves you confidently from first strokes to finished paintings. Mini demonstrations break down fundamental painting techniques in a clear, common sense way 12 step-by-step painting projects progress from simple landscapes, still life and flower paintings to more challenging subjects, such as animals, seascapes and portraits The bonus DVD-workshop features the author creating two paintings from start to finish\nYou'll learn tricks for keeping the greens in your landscapes looking fresh, advantages to working with water-soluble oil paints, simple tips for dynamic compositions and other expert advice to make your introduction to oil painting the beginning of a beautiful friendship.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1600617840\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1600617840.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Mark and Mary Willenbrink\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43713681719357,"sku":"BVV.1600617840.G","price":11.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1600617840-0_3afc43f8-b291-4522-b380-650c9833a329.jpg?v=1790284727","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/oil-painting-for-the-absolute-beginner-a-clear-easy-guide-to-successful-oil-painting-1","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}