The Big Book of Painting Nature in Oil

Offers 134 self-contained lessons in painting all elements of the landscape. An introductory section reviews the basics of materials, techniques and colour handling and is followed by the illustrated lessons that form the basis of the book. These lessons cover the entire range of oil painting techniques and the in-depth instruction is enhanced by step-by-step demonstrations, details of finished paintings and assignments that encourage readers to apply what they have learned to other painting situations. This book is aimed specifically at the beginning and intermediate level landscape painter.