Learn to Paint Landscapes in Oil (Collins Learn to Paint Series)

Landscapes are one of the most popular painting subjects among amateur artists and oils is the traditional painting medium. Melanie Cambridge's paintings are attractive and accessible and in this book she demonstrates all the basic techniques for painting successful landscapes in oils. There are many practical exercises and step-by-step demonstration paintings of a variety of different landscapes and seascapes, featuring mountains, lakes, meadows, buildings and water. In addition, there are useful sections on oil techniques, colour mixing, composition, creating recession and painting skies and trees, and how to add buildings and figures to your landscape paintings. Demonstrating all the basic techniques and skills required for painting landscapes in oils, this book describes a variety of scenes and the technical aspects of painting that need to be observed in order to produce a striking work of art